《Desert Survival: I Take All The Fate》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chapter 1 Year 2050, 9:00 a.m. The sky was a dusky yellow. The blue sky and white clouds were nowhere to be seen. Even the sun, covered by the thick clouds, only emanated a dim light. Passers-by had long gotten used to this kind of weather. Their expressions were calm, and they merely looked up occasionally with a lost, disappointed air. It felt like they had not seen the blue sky and white clouds for a long time, so long in the past that it felt like something from their previous lives. As the environment deteriorated, the global climate grew warmer, and resources were overexploited, human beings inflicted irreparable damage on nature. At the same time, they suffered from nature¡¯s frenzied retaliation. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, ice disasters, and all kinds of meteorological disasters were happening one after another. It was simply unbearable for humans. Even though technology had reached a decent level of advancement, humans were still helpless against these disasters. If this continued, it was only a matter of time before Planet Blue collapsed. Improving the environment and restoring resources had become an urgent matter for the entire human race. 10:00 A bright light suddenly appeared in the originally dark sky. It was so blinding that people could barely open their eyes. When everyone saw the scene in front of them clearly, their jaws dropped abruptly. It suddenly appeared in front of everyone, like an online game they usually played. It was actually a login interface! The citizens thought they must be hallucinating. The scene on it was vivid and lifelike. It was a huge image of a desert. For a moment, everyone felt as if time and space had been distorted. ¡°What is this? I heard that Country M is researching holographic games. Could this be something they created?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be right, it would take at least ten years for Country M¡¯s technology to produce it. Could it be a mirage?¡± ¡°Could it be a projection from aliens?¡± Everyone began to discuss amongst themselves. Comments erupted like a tsunami, engulfing reality and the internet. 10:30 Leaders from all over the world gathered together. The conference hall was filled with people, who looked at the center of the conference hall with serious expressions. The login interface of the game was playing on the screen. ¡°This is not a mirage, but a real game login interface. There is no knowing what exactly this game is for, and at the moment, there is no knowing if it¡¯s harmless to humans.¡± ¡°It¡¯s similar to some kind of survival game, but the location is in the desert.¡± ¡°Its source cannot be found unless someone goes deeper into the game. This login interface is appearing in all corners of the world.¡± ¡°We tried disconnecting all the networks, but it still exists. It probably isn¡¯t a prank.¡± ¡°The latest technology was used in an attempt to track its signals and IP address, but nothing turned up.¡± ¡°The particle laser blast had no effect.¡± ¡­ The various countries exchanged information, only to realize incredulously that they were helpless against this thing. Just as everyone was baffled, the interface changed again. A countdown timer appeared out of thin air. The bright red text inexplicably made people somewhat unsettled. At the same time, a few lines of small text appeared on the login interface. [1. Players are selected randomly.] [2. Every action of the players will affect the real world.] [3. The first phase of the game has officially begun. Subsequent upgrades are in progress.] These three simple sentences caused huge turmoils in everyone. The first and third sentences were fine, but the second sentence¡­ What did it mean by the players¡¯ actions would affect the real world?! The leaders of various countries frowned almost hard enough to kill a mosquito. ¡°What is going on?¡± Humans always had an inexplicable sense of fear towards unknown things beyond their control. Even they were no exception. At this moment, many people had already lost their footing. The quiet parliament hall was as noisy as a market. In the end, it was Country Hua¡¯s supreme leader and Country M¡¯s president who stepped forward to take charge. ¡°Everyone, calm down. Arguing the way we are doing now wouldn¡¯t help. We might as well go back and prepare. In case someone is really chosen to participate in the game, at least we won¡¯t be taken by surprise.¡± ¡°When the game starts, everything will be revealed.¡± Everyone seemed to have found a mainstay. They quickly began deployments. When they saw the official website announcing that they wanted everyone to learn about a multitude of knowledge on wilderness survival, the people were a bit in disbelief. They almost thought that the account had been stolen or the website had been hacked. But who would have the guts to mess around with the nation? For a time, all sorts of trending headlines appeared on social media accounts. The related topics all had over 10 billion traffic, and this number was still increasing at a terrifying rate. Among them, trending searches like #game influences the real world, #Mom the game I played became reality, #what if I become the chosen one and participate in the survival game etc. even had an explosive label at the end. It got to the point that the website of a certain social media platform almost broke down, and the staff were working overtime to do urgent repairs. 7:00 a.m. A day had already passed and there were only three seconds left until the countdown! Many people did not sleep for the entire night as they watched with their eyes wide open. 3, 2, 1! As the countdown ended, huge air currents blasted out. At the same time, people from all over the world who were chosen to participate in the game turned into a ray of white light and disappeared into the light screen. The light screen then dimmed as if it had never appeared there. In its place was a sentence: The global live stream begins simultaneously! Everyone who saw this scene felt that their worldview was about to be overturned. At the same time, players from various countries appeared in the game. Shen Fei opened his eyes suddenly. He couldn¡¯t believe that he was chosen. In his previous life, Shen Fei was a professional wilderness enthusiast. He never expected to transmigrate to this world. Originally, he had thought that he would have to bid farewell to his past profession. Now, he was participating in a large-scale real version of desert survival. Soon, an interface appeared in front of him. It was similar to the system interface for online games. Everyone could make their initial selection. 1. Two camels. Ships of the desert. 2. A spring. An infinite water source. 3. Saxaul forest. Place a forest where you are to shelter you from sandstorms. 4. Eternal geomantic compass. Helps you to identify directions in the vast desert. 5. Miniature pyramid. The pyramid will be your home. 6. Pharaoh Scepter. Can control sandstorms and summon mysterious creatures. 7. Sheepskin parchment map. It guides you in the direction of the treasure. 8. Golden seeds. They can bear magical fruits. 9. Wild kangaroo. I wonder what¡¯s in its pouch? 10. Handspun flying carpet. It appears to be really capable of flying. 11. The Serpent of Curse. Maybe it will curse others; maybe it will curse yourself. 12. Desert eagle. Your loyal sentinel and your eyes above the firmament. 13. Twin fairies. Two fairy sisters with perfect appearances. Their function is unknown. 14. Crystal beetles. They probably crawled out from the Pharaoh¡¯s grave. 15. A tattered cloth. Perhaps it was once wrapped around the Pharaoh¡¯s corpse. It can communicate with souls. 16. Soil from a burial chamber. You can bury yourself in it if you encounter danger, probably. 17. Malfunctioning compass. It leads you to special items. 18. Magical scorpion stinger. It can produce an infinite stream of toxins and poison anything that crosses you. 19. An unremarkable little worm. Have you ever heard the legend of death worms? Perhaps it is no legend. 20. A lamp without oil. It needs special oil to be lit. Shh! Be careful not to be seen by the undead. ¡­ Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Even though everyone was prepared, when they were really pulled into the game, the shock was indescribable. None of them had caught on yet. Faced with so many options before them, they were stunned. Thinking back to the previous login interface, the choices in the game might even affect reality. For a moment, no one dared to act rashly. They studied the options carefully. At the same time¡­ The global live streaming began. The hosts consisted of a man and a woman. They were both top figures in the industry. The big shots of various industries and influential celebrities were also gathered in the live stream. As special guests, they were watching this unprecedented live stream. ¡°Oh, God! I never thought that such a magical thing would happen in real life. It¡¯s like someone told me that my novel has come true.¡± The person who spoke was a blond woman. Even middle-aged, it could not quite overshadow the allure in her eyes. On the contrary, it gave her an indescribable mature charm. This was J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter series she authored was almost a global phenomenon, regardless of country or region, and highly popular with adolescents in general. ¡°Perhaps that magical world is real, and there exists a Platform Nine and Three Quarters somewhere.¡± Hearing this, the host also expressed how he very much felt the same. ¡°When I was little, there was an owl on the balcony window. Right when I was about to greet it, my mother drove it away!¡± The male host took on an indignant expression. ¡°I paid a terrible price for it, and missed the chance to enroll at Hogwarts. I¡¯m a Muggle up to this day.¡± Everyone instantly burst into laughter. Without realizing it, they had become closer. The originally somewhat reserved crowd immediately broke into chatter. The disastrous atmosphere also lightened up a little. ¡°Exactly. I used to think my broom could fly, but eventually, I realized that any broom that could fly must belong to someone else.¡± ¡°Long live Gryffindor!¡± ¡°Please, we Slytherin are the best!¡± Seeing that they were about to digress from the topic, the host quickly changed the topic and flashed a mysterious smile. ¡°I believe everyone here had a magical dream when they were young. Perhaps there is no magic in the real world, but there are magicians!¡± ¡°Now let us give a round of applause to the famous British magician¡ªDavid Copperfield!¡± With enthusiastic applause, Copperfield also came to the live stream. ¡°I believe that Mr. Copperfield¡¯s magic has left an unforgettable impression on everyone. I would like to ask Mr. Copperfield if you have any thoughts on this reality survival game.¡± David thought for a moment and answered without hesitation, ¡°Maybe I¡¯ll get a lot of inspiration from it. Maybe my next magic trick will have an element of survival.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s look forward to it!¡± At this moment, a man in a black suit suddenly said, ¡°Then, the next time Mr. Copperfield performs magic, I think I can help.¡± He was the famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld. There was almost a kind of magic to him, as if one could not help but laugh out loud whenever one saw his face. Since it was a survival game, the live stream naturally invited the famous British Wilderness Explorer and the host of the Discovery Channel, Bear Grylls. After the host finished his introduction, he asked, ¡°Based on your many years of experience in wilderness survival, Mr. Grylls, which of their opening options do you think are most advantageous to them?¡± Bear had bronzed skin and a body packed with powerful muscles. His eyes darted over the options like a hawk¡¯s. ¡°My advice is to choose life necessities like water, food, compass.¡± As the live stream progressed, countless viewers flocked over. The bullet chats of live comments quickly filled up the entire screen. After all, the entire world was paying attention to this survival game. The number of online users instantly reached a terrifying number, and it was still rising with no sign of stopping. ¡°Bear¡¯s Man vs. Wild is pretty interesting, but it requires too many cameramen. Being a cameraman for Bear is a high-risk profession.¡± ¡°When will the Harry Potter sequel be released? We¡¯ve been waiting for it for a long time.¡± ¡°Help! I want to laugh whenever I see Jerry Seinfeld.¡± ¡°Fans, can you not disturb us from watching the live stream? Are you here to chase after celebrities or to watch the survival game?¡± ¡°Everyone, stop arguing. Some people have already started to choose.¡± The live stream was bustling like it was Lunar New Year. At the same time, the players of the survival game finally started making their own choices. As they made their choice, the original mark would darken, and the others would no longer be able to choose. This meant that there was only one choice. The contestants immediately quickened their pace, worried that the one they had their eye on would be chosen by others. ¡°Of course they should choose water. Water is the scarcest in the desert.¡± ¡°I think they should settle the problem of food first. After all, food in the desert is limited.¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to choose a mode of transportation before looking for water and food. Otherwise, traveling on foot would completely tire someone out. ¡°Some of the tools in the choices involve mysterious powers. I think it¡¯s better to choose a life-saving one.¡± ¡°It seems like every option is very useful. It¡¯s so difficult to choose. The least useful option is probably the fairies. Other than beauty, there¡¯s nothing good about them.¡± Discussions abounded among the people in the live stream. Each person had their own reasoning. At this moment, Shen Fei was also focused on the interface in front of him. [Ding!] He did not know if it was his imagination, but he seemed to have heard a mechanical prompt sound. [System is loading¡ª] [System loading successful] [Bound host: Shen Fei] [System successfully activated] [Hint: fairies, scepter and pyramid are all suitable for the first choice.] Shen Fei¡¯s pupils contracted. He couldn¡¯t believe it. Did he just activate a cheat mode? Initially, he thought that there wasn¡¯t much to the world he¡¯s transmigrated to. He never expected to be able to activate the system at such a critical moment. He thought that the heavens must be watching over him. Thinking of the system notification just now, Shen Fei became even more confident about the desert survival game. Since the fairies were ranked first, there must be a reason for the system to do so. Without any hesitation, Shen Fei chose the ¡°twin fairies¡± in the system. On the page, all the other options had already been chosen by others. Only the fairies alone stayed lit, like a lamp in the dark night. It stood out a lot. Once Shen Fei¡¯s thought came up, the option representing the twin fairies also dimmed. Everyone in the live stream quickly noticed it. ¡°No way, no way. Someone really chose the fairies. You can¡¯t eat or drink them. What¡¯s the use of choosing those?¡± ¡°Which lecher is this? Is he even interested in living, thinking about such things at a time like this? Death in beauty¡¯s company is a death well worthy.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll probably be the first person to be eliminated.¡± At that moment, everyone was somewhat speechless when they saw Shen Fei¡¯s choice.. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chapter 3: Hint by Golden Arrow At this moment, Shen Fei didn¡¯t know about the ridicule in the live stream. Two small dots of light appeared in front of his eyes all of a sudden, one black and one white, like fireflies. They circled around him affectionately. Just as he was about to reach out and touch them, the two rays of light grew brighter and brighter. One could vaguely see the outline of a human figure within them. Then, it became clearer. The butterfly-like wings appeared in the air, forming a mysterious pattern. The holy white light reminded one of angel wings, revealing an extremely exquisite face within. Her golden hair looked as if it had been kissed by the sun, and her pointy ears were quivering non-stop. She looked like a doll displayed in a shop window. Even her clothes were snow-white and flawless to the extreme. The other one looked the same. However, she had black hair and black eyes. Even her wings were pure black, like the quiet night sky. Under the sunlight, it was as if thousands of stars were scattered down, filled with indescribable beauty and mystery. Not only Shen Fei, but also the people watching the live stream all subconsciously held their breaths when they saw this scene, afraid of disturbing the two creatures before them. Since ancient times, fairies had always been associated with beauty, but the two little fairies in front of him were just too beautiful. Although they looked the same, each had her own charms. ¡°Objectively speaking, these two fairies are just too good-looking.¡± ¡°You shallow people are so annoying. So what if they look good? They¡¯re still useless.¡± ¡°I think the previous commenter was way too hostile. I don¡¯t care. Anyway, I like these two little fairies.¡± [Ding¡ªplease name the two little fairies] The system prompt pulled Shen Fei out of his thoughts. He looked at the two beautiful fairies and pondered for a moment. He gave them his favorite English names. ¡°Monie, Monica.¡± [Twin fairies successfully named] [Light fairy: Monie] [Attributes: nature fairy of light and benevolence (able to listen to the sounds of natural beings)] [Dark fairy: Monica] [Attributes: curse fairy of darkness and evil (friendly reminder, don¡¯t offend this little guy)] Just like a newly obtained pet in an online game, two light screens appeared in the void and displayed the attributes and information of the two little guys. ¡°Master!¡± The two little guys said at the same time. Monica circled around Shen Fei. Her lively eyes surveyed the surroundings, filled with curiosity and novelty. Since Monie was born first, she was the older sister. Compared to the lively younger sister, Monica, she appeared more calm and quiet. She quietly floated beside, and only used her peripheral vision to look at Shen Fei. ¡°The game begins!¡± There wasn¡¯t time for him to communicate with the twin fairies further. At this moment, everyone had already made their choice. Shen Fei only felt an intense sense of weightlessness. Then, his vision turned black. When he opened his eyes again¡­ A howling wind rushed towards him, sweeping up a storm of sand. Shen Fei was caught off guard and coughed, ¡°Pah!¡± He spat out a large mouthful of sand violently. After seeing his surroundings, he was momentarily stunned, even though he was mentally prepared. However, there was yellow sand everywhere, with no end in sight. It was as though this was the only color left in the world. It was impossible to tell any directions. Shen Fei looked at the sand that had already submerged his ankles, and couldn¡¯t help frowning. The sand was soft, and extremely easy to sink into. If he came into contact with quicksand, he probably wouldn¡¯t have time to react before being swallowed instantly. The sun hung high in the sky like a huge fireball. There were no shelters at all in the surroundings. Not even a blade of grass could be found, not to mention greenery. Furthermore, the sand was also a conductor of heat. This land was like a scorching furnace, roasting people over and over. In a short while, Shen Fei¡¯s forehead was already covered with beads of sweat. His face was flushed red, and even his skin was dry. His lips were already peeling. There was a small map symbol in the upper right corner. Shen Fei hurriedly opened it and saw that most of it displayed a yellow area. It probably indicated where he was. However, a little further away was a gray area. There wasn¡¯t any information, indicating that it was yet to be explored. This small map could probably only record the nearby areas or places that had already been explored. Any further and it would be useless. Otherwise, if one could easily find something just using the map, this wouldn¡¯t be much of a survival game. [You don¡¯t seem too good. There is an oasis in the desert. Please head there as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will die from dehydration.] Shen Fei rolled his eyes with no care for his image, ¡°No kidding. The key is how I can find the oasis.¡± The moment he said it, a golden arrow symbol appeared on the ground, pointing towards the direction. Shen Fei stepped forward without any hesitation. The others did not have the system¡¯s guidance, but those who chose options such as compass and geomantic compass did not have to worry about losing their way. They soon embarked on the journey to find the oasis. After all, in the desert, sources of water were the most important. As for the other contestants who did not have the ability to determine the direction, they were thinking hard. They either relied on their own skills to do so or did not dare to act rashly for now. Everyone thought that Shen Fei would be the same. After all, he chose purely ornamental fairies. He should be out of his mind with anxiety by now. However, as the camera panned, it showed Shen Fei striding forward with a confident look. In the eyes of the people in the live stream, it seemed like he randomly chose a direction. Everyone in the live stream was befuddled. ¡°This guy is so bold. He should at least determine the direction before going.¡± ¡°Has he already given up on himself? I didn¡¯t pay attention to the guy¡¯s scenes just now. Does he have some special way of determining directions?¡± ¡°Previous commenter, you¡¯re thinking too much. I was paying attention to him the whole time just now. He¡¯s just going randomly.¡± ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s just leave it. He¡¯s probably going to be eliminated soon.¡± ¡­ Identical sand filled all of his surroundings, and the environment was completely unchanging. It was as if he were walking in circles. In such an environment, and especially in the desert, it was very easy for people to develop negative emotions. If it wasn¡¯t for the golden arrow underfoot guiding him, Shen Fei might not have the confidence. If he walked for too long, he might even have developed doubts. Could he really get out of this boundless desert? Just as he was letting his imagination run wild, he heard a ¡°clack¡±, as if he had stepped on something. Shen Fei hurriedly lifted his foot. It turned out to be a dried branch. His spirits were instantly lifted, and he quickened his pace. At the same time, the live stream also spotted the branch. ¡°What the f*ck! Look at what that is! This guy can¡¯t be so lucky, right?¡± Under everyone¡¯s shocked and disbelieving gazes, Shen Fei actually found a tree. However, what greeted him was not praise and admiration, but mockery and schadenfreude. ¡°I knew it. The guy couldn¡¯t possibly be so lucky.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like he¡¯s the chosen one. Did he really think that he could find an oasis just by wandering around randomly?¡± Shen Fei looked at the withered tree in front of him. It was long dead and was completely bare. The bark was reminiscent of an old man in his final years, and seemed as if it would shatter with a breeze. Is this supposed to be an oasis?! However, the golden arrow on the ground still disappeared, as ifi it had completed some sort of mission. Shen Fei had no clue where he was. Just when his hope was about to be extinguished¡­ Monie suddenly landed on the tree. Her pure white wings scattered a phosphorescent light. It was like a scene out of a dream.. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Aside from Shen Fei, the other participants also made their move. The contestant from Country M looked tall and strong. He had calluses on his hands all year round and his skin was tanned. Judging from his appearance, he was likely a farm owner. Due to his professional habits, he chose the ¡°golden seeds¡± which could bear magical fruits. He scattered the seeds on the ground, and in just a moment, they actually sprouted and grew vines rapidly. Specks of golden light condensed in the air, and the golden fruit hung amidst the vines like a mysterious treasure. The farm owner opened the fruit. There was bread inside it! Mind, food was extremely difficult to find in the desert. ¡°OMG!¡± The scene beyond common reason left everyone in the live stream dumbfounded. ¡°F*ck, how do you beat that? This kind of seed is simply game breaking. You can plant whatever you want.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s possible. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be called a survival game. This seed should have a condition of use, and the things it produces are random.¡± Indeed, the truth was not far from what the viewers in the live stream had theorized. Just as the farm owner was elated and about to continue planting, he received a notification from the game. [This gadget is on cooldown. Please try again later¡ª] The contestant from Country A had an ordinary appearance, the kind that could easily blend into a crowd. The clothes he wore did not have any special characteristics, and gave no indication of his identity. The people in the live stream were all making guesses on what his profession was. Daniel quickly surveyed his surroundings, and a sharp glint flashed across his eyes. No one expected such an ordinary man to be an investigation specialist from MI6. He chose the ¡°malfunctioning compass¡± that could find special items. Following the direction indicated by the compass, Daniel strode forward and gradually blended into the yellow sand. The contestant from Italy was dressed in a black suit and a pair of black sunglasses. He had the aura of a man who was obviously not to be trifled with. Some sharp-eyed people in the live stream recognized him. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the famous godfather of the Italian Mafia? What is a mafia boss doing in this game?¡± ¡°This boss¡¯s achievements are highly renowned. His combat prowess is off the charts. Beating ten people with one punch is no trouble for him. He can be considered a walking human weapon.¡± ¡°Is he really that strong?¡± His choice was ¡°two camels¡±, but they were slightly different from ordinary camels. However, this combination of mafia boss and camels was inexplicably amusing. The Icelandic player was an extremely good-looking girl. Her curvy figure and youthful appearance immediately attracted everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Ahhhh! How did Sophia get chosen by the game? How can a delicate girl like her survive in the survival game?¡± ¡°Previous poster, wake up. Your fan filter is too strong. Have you forgotten that Sophia has participated in extreme sports variety programs before? She is a woman who was capable of winning the championship.¡± ¡°Brave Sophia, fear no hardship, all the best to Sophia! We will always be your strongest support!¡± In an instant, the bullet chat was flooded with this sentence, an indicator of the massive scale of Sophia¡¯s fan base. If not for the administrator of the live stream appearing with a warning, it might have continued for a while longer. Sophia¡¯s choice was ¡°miniature pyramid.¡± As soon as the miniature pyramid touched the ground, it grew in size. The space inside could hold several people, and it would be a good place to avoid being disturbed by wild animals and sand. Judging from her expression, she was obviously very satisfied with this small house. South Africa was rich in diamonds, and the man who came here was the boss of the largest diamond mine in the area. His fingers were full of rings, and almost every one of them was priceless. The diamond boss had chosen the ¡°handwoven flying carpet¡±. It was an ordinary-looking carpet, made of some unknown material. The material felt cheap, and there seemed to be nothing special about it. However, the patterns on it appeared unique, as if they were some kind of mysterious totem. The diamond boss was wondering if he had made the wrong choice. He tried to stand onto it. With a cry of surprise, the carpet quickly rose into the air and flew tens of meters forward, before turning into a small black dot on the horizon. ¡°Woohoo! Take off!¡± Other than that, there was also a male otaku cartoonist from Country J, and a contestant from Country H. She was also a girl and looked like a loli. She looked cute and pretty. She was likely a streamer and had quite a lot of fans. Like the eight immortals crossing the seas, these people could be said to each have their own divine power. Either they had outstanding strength and did not need the help of external objects, or they had a certain understanding of the desert, or the initial choice had brought them great help. Most striking of all are the contestants from Arabia and Egypt. The contestant from Arabia was dressed in white from head to toe, intermittently adorned with expensive jewelry. It was especially obvious against the background of the yellow sand that filled the sky. Everyone vaguely guessed that he had an extraordinary background, because only people of high society were qualified to dress like this. He was either a noble or someone related to the royal family. The prop he chose was the ¡°talking crown¡±, which was said to provide extremely important information. Although everyone could see the scene, they could not hear sounds. They did not know what was so magical about this crown, but from the expression of the Arab contestant, this crown must mean something extraordinary. The Egyptian contestant was also adorned in gold jewelry. He used his quick reflexes to choose the Pharaoh Scepter, which could control wind and sand and summon mysterious creatures. As a citizen of this ancient and mysterious country, he believed unwaveringly in the legends of history. The moment he saw the scepter, he chose it without any hesitation. The golden scepter seemed to be coated with the light of the sun, and the shaft was engraved with mysterious reliefs that extended all the way to the handle. Just by looking at it, one could tell that it was extraordinary. He raised the scepter high above his head, and incredibly, the sandstorm gradually calmed down. At this moment, he was like a king of the desert, and all living things had to give way to him. When the people in the live-stream saw this, their jaws fell wide open. ¡°Seeing this, I feel that the scepter is the most game breaking. Not only can it control the sandstorm, it can also summon mysterious creatures. Whoever chooses it would be real lucky.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be too naive. There must be a limit to the usage of these props. Otherwise, how can the game continue?¡± ¡°I feel that these contestants are all very impressive. Most of the things they choose are useful, unlike the two fairies. I just can¡¯t think of any use for them.¡± Shen Fei, who was once again ridiculed, was opening the Novice Gift Package in the meantime. [Successfully obtained a Novice Gift Package.] [Talent acquired: Share (shares random skill of companion)] [Detected host¡¯s companion: twin fairies.] [Sharing nature fairy talent: agility] Shen Fei tried to take a few steps. As the sand was too soft, he would sink in from time to time. Therefore, his walking speed was extremely slow and strenuous. However, now, it was like walking on flat ground at a quick and powerful pace. This agility was indeed useful! Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios As the attention of most people was attracted by Arabia and Egypt, no one noticed Shen Fei¡¯s change. Amidst the roiling yellow sand, there was the incredible sight of someone running at high speed. He felt as light as a swallow. There was nothing in the world that could hold back his footsteps. Even if the Olympic champion were present at this moment, they might not be able to outrun him. ¡°Master¡ªMaster¡ª¡± Monica¡¯s voice pulled Shen Fei out of his thoughts. He stopped and saw Monica standing under a tree. ¡°I sensed that there should be a water source nearby.¡± The root systems of the plants grew denser and denser as they approached the water source. Their growth was also more optimistic. While there were few water sources in the desert, it did not mean that there were none. There was once a water source here. Although he did not know why it had dried up now, he could still find it if he followed the root system. Ordinary people would not be able to see it, but as a nature fairy, Monica saw it with utmost clarity. ¡°That place is not far from here.¡± ¡°Right there.¡± Following the direction that Monica pointed at, Shen Fei¡¯s heart leaped with joy. Indeed, the game¡¯s guidance was correct. If there was a water source, it meant that the oasis existed. However, although he had the talent of agility now, it would still take a lot of stamina to walk there. His gaze fell on the withered tree beside him, and a plan immediately came to his mind. ¡°That¡¯s it!¡± Shen Fei called Monica over and whispered something into her ear. Monica smiled mischievously, revealing two sharp canine teeth. She looked evil and lively. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master. Leave this to me.¡± Monica flapped her wings, and an ominous black light immediately enveloped the withered tree. One could only hear a series of crackling sounds. When the light dissipated, the place where the withered tree used to be turned into a huge pit. In its place were several pieces of wood scattered in the yellow sand. The people in the broadcast room finally noticed Shen Fei¡¯s movements. Although they could see the scene, they couldn¡¯t hear anything. However, there were many people around the world are paying attention to the live stream. Among them, there¡¯s no lack of famous figures in the industry. Furthermore, there¡¯s even a host commentating. Although they didn¡¯t understand what Shen Fei was trying to do, their analysis came pretty close. ¡°I don¡¯t know if he should be counted as lucky or unlucky. If this tree hadn¡¯t withered, he should be able to find a water source.¡± ¡°Judging from his current plans, he should be trying to rediscover one. However, he doesn¡¯t have any means of transportation. If the water source is located further away, he might kick the bucket before reaching there.¡± ¡°Look at how hot the sun is. It¡¯s unbelievable that he isn¡¯t taking any precautions. I don¡¯t know if I should say he¡¯s bold or that he has a death wish.¡± The host, Tom, asked, ¡°Bear, what do you think of this contestant?¡± Bear shook his head. ¡°Under such circumstances, I suggest everyone to protect themselves first before looking for water and food. Do not waste any energy, and avoid doing useless work.¡± Be it the audience or the commentators, none of them were optimistic about Shen Fei¡¯s actions. Or rather, they had never been optimistic since the beginning. In another scene¡­ A wilderness survival player from England suddenly took off his clothes. This action left everyone confused and uncomprehending of what he was trying to do. However, beside them, Bear gave a look of admiration. The contestant undid his belt and wrapped his short sleeves around his body. In a short while, his short sleeves were soaked with an unknown yellow liquid. Judging from his actions just now, it was obvious what this liquid was. To everyone¡¯s great surprise, he even wrapped the short-sleeved shirt around his head before continuing forward. Everyone looked even more puzzled. ¡°What is he doing? Can any big shots come out and explain?¡± ¡°See, that¡¯s what you don¡¯t understand. High temperatures in the desert can easily cause heatstroke, but there¡¯s a lack of water resources. That¡¯s why he used this method to cool down, so as to prevent heatstroke and fainting.¡± Only then did the others come to the realization. Bear, seeing the comment, also nodded and said, ¡°This netizen is right. When facing a lack of water sources, you can use this method.¡± ¡°As expected, professionals are different. You know what they are made of the moment they make a move. Way better than the previous one.¡± By now, Shen Fei¡¯s identity was also investigated and announced. It was updated in the live stream. ¡°He¡¯s just an ordinary university student. The only outstanding thing about him is that he¡¯s good at skiing and surfing. He even participated in competitions and won first place. It¡¯s pretty good value.¡± ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter. What¡¯s the use of being good at skiing and surfing? This is a desert. There¡¯s neither snow nor waves. That skill is simply useless.¡± ¡°For an ordinary person like him to participate in a survival game, he is basically sending himself to death. From the start of the game until now, his choices and actions are sufficient to show that his intelligence is slightly lacking.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine if he¡¯s an ordinary person, but he doesn¡¯t seem very smart. Even if he doesn¡¯t know how to do anything, he could at least choose something based on the introductions. If he chose something useful, he might at least be able to live a little longer, but he chose those twin fairies instead. I¡¯m really speechless.¡± Most of the comments were unimpressed by Shen Fei. Naturally, Shen Fei didn¡¯t know about any of this. He just made use of the wood in his hands and used the sharp end to cut the other piece into a flat shape. ¡°What is he doing? Why is he suddenly cutting wood?¡± ¡°Drilling wood for fire? That doesn¡¯t seem like it though.¡± Everyone was puzzled. Shen Fei cut the wood into a board. He weighed it in his hand and placed it on the ground. Then, he stood onto it. He appeared to be making a gesture. An impossible guess appeared in everyone¡¯s heart. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he wants to surf the sand?¡± ¡°Did the heat from the sun muddle his head? This is sand, not snow. He can¡¯t possibly slide with such strong friction!¡± ¡°If this guy can surf the sand, I¡¯ll have trouble holding down Newton¡¯s coffin.¡± ¡°No way, no way! Does anyone really believe that making a board means anything can be surfed?¡± The mockery in the comments were almost endless. Seeing that the test was almost done, Shen Fei felt confident. He jumped and landed on the wooden board deftly like a swallow. He looked straight ahead, as if he was not in a vast desert of sand but in a boundless snowfield. With a movement of his feet, he was moving like an arrow released from a bow. With a woosh, he was soaring. The people in the live stream were still ridiculing Shen Fei for overestimating himself, waiting for him to fall flat on his face. Bear gave a casual glance at him and was stunned. He thought he was hallucinating and couldn¡¯t help but rub his eyes. At the same time, people in the bullet chat also noticed Shen Fei¡¯s actions. ¡°Look!¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios [Talent ¡°Agility¡± has been activated!] Sand surfing! This was the suggestion that the curse fairy made to Shen Fei! Shen Fei himself already had outstanding athletic balancing talent. Add on the talent of agility, and he actually succeeded. The scene in the video made everyone feel like their worldview was about to be overturned. Shen Fei was like the overlord of the sand, riding the wind and breaking the waves. Despite the yellow sand strewn throughout the air, he gave the air of being in an endless ocean, as comfortable as a fish in water. Stepping on the wooden board, Shen Fei¡¯s movements becoming more and more practiced. As he rapidly moved forward, he could hear the whistling of wind by his ears. When the wind blew on his face, it almost felt like the temperature had greatly dipped. ¡°Am I seeing things? He¡¯s really surfing.¡± ¡°Could it be that the sand in the game is different from the sand in the real world? Is this speed of surfing humanly possible? I almost thought that it¡¯s a special effects movie.¡± ¡°Hey, wake up. The sand is the same, it¡¯s the people who are different.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make a board right away and test it on the beach.¡± ¡°Where are the ones who mocked him earlier? Hurry up, show yourselves and apologize. Aren¡¯t you embarrassed? You said it¡¯s impossible to surf, and now he¡¯s surfing!¡± There were also quite a few spectators that were drawn over to watch the scene of Shen Fei surfing on the sand. Although they didn¡¯t understand it, they were very shocked. They never expected him to be able to do such a thing. Even Bear was watching intently, afraid that he would miss out on something exciting. The host asked, ¡°Bear, have you thought of this method before?¡± Bear shook his head. ¡°The friction of sand is too strong. Logically speaking, the possibility of sand surfing is not high, so I have never tried it. This contestant taught me a principle: a person should be daring when it comes to trying things.¡± Now that even Bear had spoken, everyone felt even more admiration for Shen Fei. However, there were still some pessimistic comments. ¡°The obstructive force of the desert is too strong. If he encounters an obstacle, it will be very difficult to control the direction. Moreover, he is moving so fast that if an accident happens, I¡¯m afraid he will be even more seriously injured.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, you¡¯re so malicious. Are you jinxing him to have an accident?¡± The bullet chat was just sent¡­ When, with a sharp turn, a protruding sand dune appeared under Shen Fei¡¯s feet. It¡¯s too late to turn around. Just as the bullet chat had said, if he landed on the sand at such high speed, the huge friction would be extremely dangerous. In the desert, medical resources were scarce. Any minor illness or pain could kill. Everyone¡¯s hearts were in their throats. He was like a bird in the air, jumping over the sand dune and landing steadily on the wooden board, continuing to glide. The hearts of the audience were like a roller coaster, following Shen Fei up and down. And just like watching an acrobatic performance of high difficulty, it was stimulating to the extreme. It¡¯s a feast for the eyes. Through his ability, Shen Fei made those dissenting voices disappear without a trace. Initially, there weren¡¯t many people who chose a means of transportation. Compared to the other participants who were still struggling to explore or find a direction, Shen Fei¡¯s side was just like his name1. He had already taken off, leading them by a large margin. ¡°What should I do? Seeing him like this makes me really want to try what it¡¯s like to surf sand too.¡± ¡°I advise you to give up. I just returned from sand surfing. Not only did I land on my face, I got some abrasions on my arms and legs. They still sting like crazy now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more like eating sand for you. I¡¯m dying of laughter. I can see it happening in my mind¡¯s eye.¡± The viewers in the live stream were also very satisfied. They only wished they could replace him personally on the field. The audience of Country Hua in particular felt honored, and only wished to cheer and celebrate with grand gestures. At the beginning, Shen Fei wasn¡¯t looked upon highly by others, causing them to lose face as well. Although it¡¯s a game, it¡¯s a global live stream, making it undoubtedly a public humiliation. Mind, the choice of the twin fairies caused many people to ridicule them. Even they were too embarrassed to speak up for Shen Fei. Right now, they could finally hold their heads high. ¡°Who said that the fairies are useless? If they knew the purpose of the elves, I¡¯m afraid they¡¯d be twisting themselves up in regret.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if they¡¯re regretting it or not, but I am. The fairies are great. When you sleep at night, they can hehehe¡­¡± ¡°Wow, previous commenter, you¡¯re too evil. Let me handle things like this.¡± ¡°I just came over from the live streams of the other contestants. Those are really miserable. They¡¯ve walked almost long enough for their legs to give out, and haven¡¯t caught so much as a glimpse of the oasis. It feels like ants crawling. Watching the flying man is a bit more interesting.¡± No one knew who called Shen Fei a flying man, but shortly after, this nickname spread. According to Shen Fei¡¯s speed, finding the oasis was only a matter of time. He should be the first. ¡°Although it¡¯s possible for someone to choose a transportation tool, they aren¡¯t like Shen Fei, who can differentiate directions and has the help of the fairies. All things considered, Shen Fei¡¯s chances are the best.¡± ¡°As long as he finds the oasis, he can solve the problem of drinking water, and his safety will be guaranteed.¡± ¡°Since this is a desert survival game, someone reaching the oasis first would mean they are unlocking a new map. There should be a reward.¡± Just as everyone had guessed, the players in the game also received a system notification. The first person to arrive might obtain a mysterious item. Even without the so-called rewards, things like water, food, and other such things were still excellent deals. These are the most primitive capital. Being ahead at the start didn¡¯t mean anything. What was important was to have a foundation for survival. No one knew how big this desert survival game map was, but judging from the current situation, all the players¡¯ landing points were different, and until now, none of them had touched it, which was enough to show how vast it was. It should be impossible to snatch resources in a short period of time. Even if it were, it would be a matter of the future. Now, whoever arrived first could seize the initiative, dominate over everyone, and dominate most of the game. Seeing Shen Fei¡¯s speed, the viewers in the live stream only wished time could turn back, so that they could remind their own country¡¯s player to choose the twin fairies. ¡­ At the same time, a large amount of wood suddenly appeared in a certain location in Country Hua. ¡°Hello, is this the Public Security Bureau? I want to call the police. There is a large amount of wood here. I suspect that someone is secretly cutting down trees!¡± Resources were scarce today and the environment was destroyed. In order to prevent the ecology from deteriorating further, the country had set detailed and strict rules to protect the environment. Ordinary people couldn¡¯t fell trees as and when they wished. Even damaging trees was liable for fines. Now that so much wood had appeared, it immediately alerted the police. By the time they arrived at the location, there were already many people who were watching the commotion, their discussions abound. ¡°It¡¯s so strange. How did so much wood get transported here? It wasn¡¯t here yet when I was taking a walk in the morning.¡± ¡°I live nearby, but I didn¡¯t hear anything. Although there aren¡¯t many residents here, it¡¯s impossible for someone to transport so much wood for it to only be found after the transportation is complete.¡± ¡°Besides, this place isn¡¯t secluded. Putting so much wood here? Are the people who secretly fell the trees stupid?¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Captain Zhang of the police station saw the wood, his pupils instantly constricted. The wood was piled up like a small mountain on the ground. It was likely that it had been made from chopping down many large trees, immediately making this a crime of heinous nature. He said angrily, ¡°How dare they be so brazen in broad daylight? I¡¯d like to see who had the nerve to do this! Are there any surveillance cameras nearby? Pull the surveillance footage out first.¡± His subordinates immediately retrieved the surveillance. Everything was normal in the surveillance cameras. There were no abnormalities until this morning. Nor were there any suspicious characters or vehicles. It would take at least a couple of hours to transport so much wood. Even as it was nearing the reported time of the case, the ground was still empty. Everyone looked at each other in confusion. They were only some 10 odd minutes away from the time of the crime. It was impossible to transport it over in such a short period of time. If the scene was not exactly the same as what they saw, they would have thought that they had taken the wrong surveillance video. A young policeman couldn¡¯t help himself anymore and said, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Could it be that those people can teleport and transport the wood here out of thin air?¡± The moment he finished speaking, the screen flashed. It was as if the signal was disrupted. Then, everyone¡¯s jaw fell so hard that an egg could be stuffed inside. The wood really appeared out of thin air! Everyone fell silent. ¡°Shocking! A paranormal event occurred at a certain location in Country Hua. A large amount of wood appeared out of thin air!¡± If this news were to get out, this would probably be the headlines tomorrow. Despite Captain Zhang¡¯s extensive experience in handling cases, when he saw the scene in front of him, he was still slightly dazed. Not to mention the others. ¡°Captain Zhang, what¡¯s going on? Could the culprit be¡­¡± ¡°Could he have used some sort of trick to fool our eyes? But though it might work for small things, it¡¯s obviously impossible with so much wood.¡± Fortunately, Captain Zhang had been through a lot and quickly snapped out of his daze. He stopped the discussion in a stern voice. ¡°No one is allowed to spread what you saw just now! If I find out that you spread it, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson!¡± With that said, he quickly arranged for people to watch over the scene and prevent anyone from entering or coming into contact with the wood. Cordons were also set up around the area, and people were deployed to patrol the area. ¡°You must protect it well. Also, don¡¯t let anything go wrong with the wood.¡± Looking at Captain Zhang¡¯s serious expression, everyone could sense the importance of this matter. After arranging everything, Captain Zhang rushed to the Police Chief¡¯s office with the surveillance video and a small piece of wood sample. This incident quickly spread to the higher-ups. ¡°Report! The video has been analyzed and there are no signs of synthetic falsification.¡± ¡°Report! The wood has been chemically analyzed, and it comes from dragon blood trees. They can only be found in tropical regions or desert regions. Our country has not cultivated or introduced them yet!¡± Countless higher-ups watched the video repeatedly and recalled the desert survival game that had suddenly appeared. The game and the dragon blood tree wood in front of them were different tunes rendered with the same skill. It obviously shouldn¡¯t have appeared in Country Hua, yet it appeared out of thin air. Someone shouted, ¡°Quick, watch the replay of the live stream! When did Shen Fei get the wood!¡± Everyone compared the time in the live stream to the time the dragon blood tree wood appeared in the surveillance footage. It was exactly the same! Everyone was greatly shocked. The game had initially stated when it began that the game could affect the world. At first, they did not understand and even thought that it untrue. Even though this game was mysterious and appeared out of nowhere, it was just a game. How could it affect reality? Now, the sudden appearance of this pile of wood proved everything. There couldn¡¯t be such a coincidence in the world, and the surveillance video was also the most convincing evidence. ¡°Shen Fei is currently ranked first, if he reaches the oasis first, does it mean that our Country Hua will also¡­¡± In the real world, no matter which country it was, water was extremely scarce. If an oasis appeared and the water inside was introduced to the real world, it would undoubtedly be manna from heaven. At the thought of this, the breathing of the Hua leader picked up in pace. This was not only happening in Country Hua. The top brass of the world focused their attention on the game of survival in the desert. Perhaps its appearance was the only hope left for the resource-scarce human society. ¡­ None of the players in the game knew the impact they had made in reality, nor did they know how much hope the higher-ups had for them. Shen Fei was still surfing on the sand, but everyone in the broadcast room saw his speed becoming slower and slower. ¡°It must have slowed down because the wind died down, and the thrusting force stopped.¡± Originally, the surrounding yellow sand was blown into the sky. The visibility was extremely low. But now, it gradually became clear. Everyone couldn¡¯t help worrying about Shen Fei¡¯s fate afterwards. ¡°By the time the wind completely stops, it will be extremely difficult to surf through the sand. I reckon that soon the flying man won¡¯t be able to fly anymore.¡± ¡°The restriction of surfing on the sand is still too big. You need the perfect timing, place and person. If Shen Fei slows down, he might be overtaken by others. Whether he can be the first to reach the oasis is still unknown.¡± ¡°A opportunist definitely won¡¯t be able to go far. I thought he was very impressive, but now it seems like he¡¯s only so-so.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s just surfing sand. Anyone can do it. Some Hua audience were really overpraising him.¡± There was no lack of people expressing their schadenfreude in the live stream. The Hua audience was somewhat unhappy to hear this. ¡°You¡¯re talking like you¡¯re so good yourself. If you¡¯re so capable, do it yourself!¡± Facing such a situation, Shen Fei seemed to be prepared. Confidently, he took out a rope made of cloth and tied it to the left and right sides of the wooden board. The climate of the desert was unpredictable. No one could guarantee that there would always be wind. Since there was no wind, he would create it himself! The little fairies standing on his shoulders flapped their wings at the same time and towed the skateboard. They looked petite, but they were very strong. Although the speed of the surfboard slowed down, it was still somewhat faster than walking. Everyone was stunned. What kind of maneuver was this?! The people in the live stream were all shocked. Looking back at the initial choice at that time, everyone did not think highly of the fairies and thought that they were just purely ornamental. Everyone thought there was nothing good about the fairies aside from their beauty. But along the way, it seemed that the fairies were really too useful. There seemed to be nothing you couldn¡¯t do, only things you couldn¡¯t think of. Just as Shen Fei was rapidly advancing, the system notification sounded again. [Mysterious item discovered ahead!] Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°F*ck! Go and see the Egyptian player. He¡¯s using his ultimate move!¡± As a live comment floated over, everyone was attracted and crowded to Egypt¡¯s live stream. There was no shortage of deserts in Egypt. They lived in such areas and had a huge advantage in the environment. Compared to others who had to adapt to the dry weather, it was not a problem for them. It was no different from fighting on home ground. Furthermore, they understood the desert better. Being able to identify directions and search for water was almost instinctive, so the audience was very favorable. Not to mention that the Egyptian player¡¯s initial choice was the ¡°Pharaoh Scepter¡±. It sounded very impressive. Not only could it control sandstorms, it could also summon mysterious creatures with special powers. He raised the scepter high above his head, and the golden scepter emitted a mysterious light. It was like a tiny sun that engulfed his entire body. In the light, he could faintly see a passageway extending into the distance. A mysterious totem appeared in midair. Beneath the heavens, a pair of massive beast eyes appeared, piercing through the screen as if they could pierce straight into the heart. Everyone had the absurd illusion that the pair of beast eyes was watching them. No movement could escape its gaze. This was just its eyes, and it already occupied half of the sky. If its true body appeared, no one dared to imagine just how enormous it would be. The Egyptian contestant pressed his hands together and made a complicated bow. He said with utmost reverence, ¡°I will follow the guidance of gods and find the location of the oasis.¡± After taking a few steps, his figure gradually disappeared into the tunnel. In the blink of an eye, he had appeared tens of meters away. The tunnel could actually shorten the distance! It had the effect of shrinking the ground! In a short period of time, he left everyone behind. The Egyptian contestant only left his mysterious back view. The gold jewelry on his body clashed with each other as he walked, producing a crisp sound. It was like an ancient Egyptian ballad, wandering in the vast desert and carried into the distance by wind and sand. Such a scene was even more shocking than Shen Fei sand surfing. Seeing the initial choices, one would know that there was supernatural power in this game, but seeing it with one¡¯s own eyes was a different matter. Such a miraculous scene had probably only ever appeared in television dramas. ¡°Sand surfing is so weak compared to this. At this speed, the Egyptian contestant would be the first to reach the oasis.¡± ¡°This power is too magical. As expected of Pharaoh Scepter.¡± ¡°That scene just now felt so awesome. It was like the arrival of a king. I declare the Egyptian contestants my idol from now on.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know yet, right? This Egyptian contestant is himself a descendant of the Pharaoh. There might be an extraordinary power flowing in his veins.¡± ¡°No wonder he chose the Pharaoh Scepter. Doesn¡¯t it mean activating the power of his bloodline? This is really like the standard configuration for the chosen one.¡± Soon, the Egyptian officials acknowledged the identity of the contestant as the descendant of the famous Pharaoh Ramesses. When the news came out, everyone in the live stream was in an uproar. ¡°Ramesses is really famous. His descendant is said to be very powerful, but he keeps a low profile and rarely appears in public.¡± Fate was like a pair of invisible hands that controlled everything. The descendant of Pharaoh was chosen to participate in the competition and even obtained the Pharaoh Scepter. No matter how one looked at it, it seemed like an intentional arrangement by the heavens. ¡°I have a feeling the Egyptian contestant might be the biggest winner of the game.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Even the heavens are on his side.¡± Even the whole of Egypt was celebrating nationwide. It was as lively as the New Year. They were even preparing to hold a press conference and release news that the world would witness a miracle. The upper echelons of the various countries had sealed off the news. Most of the citizens did not know that the game would affect reality, so they were confused. However, when the leaders of the other countries saw this, they were a little jealous. How could they let Egypt take the lead? Aside from the excellent performance of the Egyptian contestant, the Arab was not to be underestimated either. Thanks to the ¡°talking crown¡±, he had chosen the shortest path, avoiding many dangers and troubles. At the same time, Arabia also announced the identity of their contestant. He was actually a prince! ¡°So what if he¡¯s a descendant of the Pharaoh? We¡¯ve got a real prince! One of the future heirs to the throne.¡± ¡°It is not the last moment yet. It is still unknown who will arrive at the oasis first. Our prince has good chances too.¡± Egypt and Arabia won¡¯t give in to each other. It can be said that they are ahead of the other contestants. It¡¯s estimated that the first place will be chosen between the two of them. Shen Fei, who was originally favored by others, seems somewhat ordinary in contrast to these two. After all, no matter how awesome Shen Fei was, he didn¡¯t match up to the two of them in terms of status and maneuvers. Even the originally outstanding fairies were eclipsed by Pharaoh Scepter and the talking crown. At this moment, Shen Fei also arrived at the location of the mysterious item. It was a stone slab that was submerged in the sand. If not for the system¡¯s reminder, it would have been easily overlooked. It looked like it had been corroded by the sandstorm and had been submerged in the sand for unknown ages. [Talent slate: Awakens random talent.] Shen Fei picked it up. It was only the size of two palms. He brushed away the sand on it, revealing ancient words and totems. The words were a little blurry, looking very ancient. He covered his hands on it, and a mysterious power immediately gathered in his palms. [Congratulations to the host for successfully awakening SSS-rank talent skill: Desert Emperor!] [Desert Emperor (upgradable): In the desert, you are king!] The system liked to keep people in suspense. The description of the skill was very short and there was only one sentence. However, the information revealed in every word indicated that this skill was not simple. One must know that Shen Fei¡¯s luck was the poorest. In games, he always drew cards of N-rank and R-rank, the worst levels. If anyone had told him that he would awaken a 3-S talent skill today, even he himself wouldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Good grief! It seems that I have become one of the lucky ones. From now on, no one will be laughing at my poor luck.¡± Most importantly, this skill was upgradable, which meant that there would be more room for growth in the future. ¡°Desert Emperor¡ªhow should I use it?¡± Shen Fei frowned and pondered. His gaze swept around him. There was nothing but sand. Suddenly, he had an idea. ¡°Since it mentioned being king of the desert, I should be able to control the sand..¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Shen Fei gently waved his hand, and the sand beside him began to spin. His eyes lit up. His heart and mind were in unison, and it was as if he had entered a mysterious realm. Back when he first descended into this world, he had always felt somewhat out of place. However, after awakening this ¡°Desert Emperor¡± talent, he actually had the feeling of being one of them, as though he was born to be one of them. There seemed to be something unseen connecting him to the yellow sand. As long as he wanted to, he could¡ª Boom! There was a loud bang. There was clearly no wind, yet yellow sand was flung into the skies. A huge vortex appeared on the ground. It was as if an ancient existence was awakened. A yellow dragon soared into the sky. Its body was more than a hundred feet long, and its head and tail couldn¡¯t be seen. It circled around Shen Fei. ¡°F*ck! F*ck! What is that.¡± The viewers who accidentally entered the live streaming room were instantly attracted by this grand scene. ¡°What exactly is it? A giant dragon formed from sand?¡± ¡°Oh my god, is this power from ancient Hua? This is too shocking.¡± Although they couldn¡¯t hear what was happening inside, just by looking at the scene, it was easy to imagine how large the sandstorm was. Even the sky was covered by the yellow sand and became dim. On the other hand, Shen Fei was speeding forward on the yellow dragon. Even the violent yellow sand around him seemed to have met a king the moment it encountered him, bowing its arrogant head. The wind stopped and waves rose. This place seemed to have turned into a yellow ocean. The sand beneath his feet was like waves. Huge waves swept in. Shen Fei stood at the top. At this moment, it was as if he was the ruler of the world. Everyone in the live streaming room looked at the scene in front of them. They didn¡¯t even dare to breathe loudly, as if they were afraid of disturbing something. Even the comments became much fewer. His speed was even faster than before, and there were no obstructions. The long dragon led the way in front, and innumerable yellow sand surged to clear the obstacles for him. ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯m not someone cultured. All I have to say f*ck. This guy is too awesome.¡± ¡°Every time we think this man is done for, he always surprises us.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the game planner? I want to report someone cheating.¡± ¡°Although it¡¯s a large-scale real-life version of a desert survival game, cheating makes it meaningless. Hurry up and switch it off.¡± Unfortunately, this game had a mysterious origin. Even if the viewers from other countries were jealous and wanted to report it, they could not find a window to complain. ¡°Are you guys being sore losers? When you see how good others are, you say they¡¯re cheating and want to report it. How shameless.¡± ¡°Everyone, stop arguing. Can¡¯t you just watch him perform quietly?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on Shen Fei¡¯s live streaming room. They took some time to look at other people¡¯s live streams. Indeed, comparison hurt. People without a means of transportation were just walking. Who knew when they would find the oasis. That feeling was as if while others were riding bicycles and those with slightly better conditions were driving a sedan, Shen Fei was already driving an aircraft carrier. The contrast was too obvious. ¡°You guys don¡¯t know, but the girl next door is really miserable. I feel like she¡¯s already exhausted. I don¡¯t think she can last much longer.¡± ¡°With Shen Fei¡¯s speed, any descendant of Ramesses or the prince of Arabia will have to step aside. If nothing goes wrong, he should be first.¡± ¡°Shen Fei is awesome! Country Hua is awesome!¡± Shen Fei caught up later. It¡¯s a pity that the players from Egypt and Arabia didn¡¯t know and believed victory was in their hands. After all, they had such powerful abilities. Who could compare to them? Monica suddenly flew into the air. ¡°I feel the aura of life.¡± It seemed like the oasis is right in front of him. Shen Fei sped up. Egypt, which was preparing for a press conference, didn¡¯t know about this. The royal family was intensifying their preparations and just waiting for the arrival of the descendants of Ramesses. Most of the viewers in Egypt had switched to their country¡¯s live streaming room to await the arrival of this grand event. Although Shen Fei¡¯s side also had people from other countries, in the spirit of enjoying the show, no one actually reminded Egypt and the Arabia sides. After all, they were too arrogant earlier. In front of him, green spots appeared, like jade embedded in the sand. Shen Fei saw it with a single glance. That was the oasis! The sand slowly came to a stop. There were trees here, and there was even a small lake. It was sparkling like a huge mirror, clear and transparent. Shen Fei¡¯s throat moved, and he actually felt a little thirsty. He quickly walked forward and took a big gulp. It felt like a sweet rain had fallen from the heavens, and he felt extremely comfortable from head to toe. Not only did he feel refreshed, the heat had also dissipated. A gentle breeze blew, bringing with it a cool feeling. The lake reflected the blue sky and white clouds, and the surrounding trees provided shade. Those who did not know the truth would think this was a resort somewhere. However, not far away was a sky full of yellow sand. Even though it was only a dozen steps away, the difference was like heaven and hell. It made people sigh at the marvels of the creator. Or perhaps an oasis in the desert was itself a place filled with miracles. An oasis meant life. At the same time, a light screen appeared in front of all the contestants, indicating that someone had arrived at the oasis. When the descendant of Ramesses saw the screen, his eyes almost popped out. He said in disbelief, ¡°How is this possible? Someone¡¯s speed is faster than mine!¡± He held onto Pharaoh Scepter tightly. The veins on his hands were bulging. He was about to succeed, but the victory had slipped right out of his hands. How could he not be exasperated? ¡°Who reached the oasis before me? Could it be the Arab contestant?¡± When the announcement was made by the game system, there wasn¡¯t any information about Shen Fei. Therefore, no one knew who was the first to arrive at the oasis. Everyone was guessing. At the same time, the Arab contestant almost threw the crown to the ground. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that I was the most likely to arrive? Why did someone beat me to it? Who is it?¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s the Egyptian side¡­¡± No matter how frustrated they were, they couldn¡¯t change the truth. At the same time, the Hua viewers in the live-stream were bursting with excitement. ¡°Let¡¯s just say that our Great Hua Nation is the most impressive. We are the first to arrive at the oasis, and with such an impressive method too. Nobody else could do that!¡± ¡°He¡¯s here! He¡¯s here! He¡¯s coming with devilish steps!¡± ¡°Previous commenter, I can¡¯t help but sing along with you.¡± Aside from the Hua audience, even the attention of the higher-ups was focused on the screen. Seeing Shen Fei being the first to reach the oasis, their excitement couldn¡¯t be any greater. ¡°Hurry up and pass down the order. Pay close attention to the nation¡¯s movements and see if there are any suspicious items. If there are any abnormalities, report directly to your superiors!¡± Orders were issued one after another. The people did not know, but some higher-ups knew that this day was about to change.. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Everyone was waiting quietly. According to their speculations, Shen Fei was the first to arrive at the oasis. If the oasis was like the wood from before and manifested physically into the world, the changes would be enormous. One must know that there was a shortage of resources in the world, and the same was true for water resources. The worsening environment affected the climate, and some areas suffered droughts all year round without rain. Many lands were barren, and it had become a threat to human safety. Even if the government took all sorts of measures to provide help, they had the will but not eh power. If the oasis could really appear, it would directly affect the mood of the Hua leaders. Only then did the Egyptian audience realize that the first to arrive was Shen Fei. They were so angry that they wanted to turn murderous. The elders of Egypt were livid. It was made worse when someone who didn¡¯t know how to read the room approached them. ¡°Should we still hold the press conference?¡± They said with displeasure, ¡°What¡¯s the point of holding a press conference? We can wait for others¡¯ press conference now.¡± They were livid and frustrated, but there was nothing they could do. At that moment, they felt some regret about releasing the news so early, causing the whole world to know about it. Now it was too late to take back what they had said before. The Hua audience was in a frenzy. Some people were jealous and wanted to stir up trouble by sowing discord between Hua, Egypt and Arabia. ¡°I wonder how the people in Egypt and Arabia feel. They must be quite embarrassed.¡± ¡°Egypt said they were going to hold a press conference. There¡¯s nothing on that press conference now. If I were them, I probably wouldn¡¯t dare to come out and meet anyone.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, why are you speaking in such a weird tone? Don¡¯t wear the vest of our country if you are a spy sent by a certain country who wants to sow discord between these countries.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a spy. End the transaction!¡± ¡°Everyone has worked hard and excelled, but this time, Country Hua reached the oasis first. The game has just begun. Let¡¯s see how these contestants perform in the future.¡± ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need to pit all these contestants against each other. Since this is a desert survival game, although there¡¯s competition, there will definitely be cooperation. As the old saying goes, unity is strength.¡± Everyone in the live stream had their own opinion. ¡­ After Shen Fei arrived at the oasis, his tense mood could finally relax. He observed his surroundings. Since the start of the game, his mind had been in a highly focused state. Only then did he notice that there was an icon of a small horn flashing non-stop at the bottom left corner. He opened it out of curiosity. It turned out to be a chat box similar to a web-based game. He could type and chat in it. There were already quite a number of people speaking on it. ¡°Is there anyone nearby? Please form a team with me!¡± ¡°You¡¯re too naive. There isn¡¯t a ghost, let alone a human.¡± ¡°Help! I¡¯m going to dry up in the sun. I can¡¯t feel my legs already. I really regret not choosing a means of transportation.¡± ¡°So what if you have a means of transportation? F*ck! I got lost in this godforsaken place. It feels the same no matter where I go. There¡¯s no way to get out.¡± ¡­ He took a look and saw that it was all meaningless conversation. There was no useful information, but it made sense. The real big shots were all traveling alone. Who would share precious information and intelligence with others without holding back? They were not fools. After all, they were still competitors at the moment. At this moment, the chat channel refreshed again. A message attracted Shen Fei¡¯s attention. Korean player: ¡°I can¡¯t hold on much longer. Is there any big shot who can give me a water source? I¡¯m willing to exchange it with the opening item [saxaul forest].¡± Shen Fei¡¯s memory was very good. He had an impression of all the items at the beginning. The saxaul forest was a pretty good item that could be used to configure a forest. Now that he had arrived at the oasis, water source was not a problem at all. He could exchange it with this contestant. On top of that, he opened his characteristics panel. All his attributes had been greatly improved, such as his life force, tenacity, resistance, heat resistance, and so on. It could be said that his overall physical qualities had been greatly improved. Most importantly, the proficiency of his talents [Share] and [Desert Emperor] had increased by a lot. The changes brought about were huge, and he was a lot ahead of the other players. That was how the disparity between games was created. Being ahead of everyone at the start meant receiving more resources and rewards as time went by. Perhaps the difference between them was not that great now, but as the game progressed, it would become obvious. In the real world. The northwestern region of Hua was the driest region. Tens of villages nearby were already in ruins. The soil was dried up, revealing fissures. The ground was full of such cracks, forming a shocking sight. It was originally the harvest season, but the crops in the fields had long died from lack of water in the drought, leaving only bare stems. The lack of food was not even the most fatal thing. The most important thing was that there was no water. Everyone could no longer remember when it previously rained. All the remaining water sources in the villages were already stretched thin. They had already searched all the places within a radius of ten miles. If they still couldn¡¯t find a solution, they would have to either leave their home or stay and wait for death. However, who would be willing to leave their home before the situation became hopeless? Furthermore, there were so many of them. The villagers gathered together to search for a water source further away. They had been searching for more than a week, but they still yielded no results. On this day, everyone was almost suffering from heatstroke from braving the scorching sun. Their lips were so dry that they felt a burning pain every time they licked them. They tried to swallow their saliva to quench their thirst, but their throats felt like they were on fire and they could not swallow it at all. It was obvious that their bodies were extremely dehydrated. Even so, no one opened their mouths to ask for water. The dozen or so people only had half a bottle of water. They were like holy water at the moment, and they¡¯d sooner consecrate it. Not far away, there was a figure. It was someone who had gone out to investigate. However, he only took a few steps before he fell to the ground. Everyone hurriedly helped him up, only to see that his eyes were tightly shut, his breathing was rapid, and his face was flushed red. ¡°This must be heatstroke.¡± Everyone pinched his philtrum and wetted his lips with water. It took a while for the person to recover and slowly open his eyes. ¡°How is it? Is there a water source up ahead?¡± Faced with everyone¡¯s expectant gazes, he shook his head with difficulty. In an instant, everyone¡¯s faces turned ashen. ¡°If we still can¡¯t find water tomorrow, I¡¯m afraid we really have to all migrate.¡± The atmosphere was heavy. Just then, someone suddenly rubbed his eyes in disbelief, as if he had seen something, Even his voice was trembling a little. ¡°Look! What¡­ what is that?¡± Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing at and were stunned.. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Under the blue dome of heaven, the lush green trees appeared like an exquisite piece of translucent jade, almost blinding everyone with its luster. There was nothing in the wasteland only a second ago. In the blink of an eye, a forest had appeared! Someone patted his head as if he was talking in his sleep. ¡°Am I hallucinating from heatstroke?¡± ¡°I see it too!¡± A place with a forest meant that there would be a water source. However, the strange thing was that there was clearly nothing there before. ¡°Could it be a mirage?¡± ¡°How can a mirage appear in our place? I¡¯ve never even heard of it.¡± ¡°Whether it¡¯s real or not, we¡¯ll know once we walk over there!¡± Everyone walked toward the green forest with anxious excitement. When they finally stepped onto the green grass, their expressions were still somewhat incredulous, as if they were in a dream. ¡°This is actually real! Quick, pinch me. I¡¯m not dreaming, right?¡± ¡°Look, there¡¯s a huge lake there!¡± When everyone heard this, they were instantly energized. Their originally leaden footsteps were now on full power as they swarmed towards the lake. Some people¡¯s shoes even fell off while they were running in the meantime, but no one turned back to pick them up. They reached out their trembling hands. The cold sensation reminded them that everything before their eyes was not an illusion. ¡°It¡¯s really water!¡± Some were so excited that their eyes had turned red, some were dancing with joy, so excited that they could almost jump into the sky. There were also some who did a few flips in a row, and even some who plunged their heads into the water and drank their fills until their stomachs were bloated. ¡°This is wonderful, the village is finally saved.¡± Everyone only calmed down slowly after the excitement was over. ¡°How did such a huge forest and lake appear? I remember there clearly wasn¡¯t one before.¡± Since it was not an illusion, and they were sure that their memories were not wrong, the forest and the lake had indeed appeared out of thin air. ¡°Could it be that heaven itself can¡¯t bear to see us in such desperate straits? That¡¯s why it gave us such a precious place.¡± The discovery of a large area of oasis in the northwestern region was quickly reported, and the leaders immediately sent people to investigate on-site. Only then did everyone know the secret it held. Although they knew of the existence of this game, they had never paid attention to the live-stream. After all, they were in a difficult situation. Who would have the leisure to watch the live-stream? At the same time, this news quickly spread. In fact, many well-informed people had already heard about the timber incident. Now that such a large oasis had appeared, even the country could not hide it from them. Seeing that there was no way to hide the truth, Country Hua decided to make it public. At the same time, other countries also made it public. The entire world was in an uproar. ¡°What! So that¡¯s what the game affecting the real world meant. The things in the game can actually become real!¡± ¡°This is too awesome. It¡¯s totally subverting my world view in the past twenty years.¡± ¡°I feel like this is going to develop into a fantasy world. The saying about the end of science being theology is really the truth.¡± ¡°I¡¯m guessing without basis that the next step will be the recovery of spiritual energy.¡± ¡°Previous poster, your imagination is rather wild. However, who knows what will happen in the future? This game is too amazing. Until now, the governments have yet to figure out its origins. Who would know, maybe everything will come true afterwards.¡± ¡°As you can imagine, our lives will change drastically in the future. Players in the game, do your best. This time, you are not fighting alone, but for your country.¡± After this news was released, the number of viewers in the live-stream increased further to a terrifying amount. If the densely packed bullet chat wasn¡¯t censored, it would be impossible to see the content of the video. While the global discussion was heated, Country Hua wasn¡¯t idling about either. In the real world, this oasis was much larger than what they could see on the screen. It not only resolved the water shortage of more than ten villages, but also resolved that in the surrounding areas, with surplus. The country was quick to act. They immediately sent people over to set up the relevant conduits and directed the water to other places with water shortage nearby, alleviating the urgent situation. This action could be said to have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Everyone was extremely grateful towards Shen Fei. If it wasn¡¯t for him, the lives of so many people would have been greatly threatened. Countless people rushed into the broadcast room to express their gratitude. Even the government could not help but heave a sigh of relief. The heavy burden on their shoulders was finally relieved. Things were finally going in a good direction. Compared to Country Hua¡¯s excitement and joy, other countries were still in dire straits. However, they could only watch and pray for their own country¡¯s players. ¡­ Shen Fei still doesn¡¯t know that he has become the savior of countless people. At the same time, two system notifications have been refreshed in the game. [Since someone has discovered the oasis, the trading system has been activated.] [Other players, please continue to explore and discover the other oases.] These two short lines contained a lot of information. Both the players in the game and the audience in the live-stream were excited. ¡°Could it be that whoever discovers the oasis first will be bound to the oasis? Right now, Shen Fei is the first to discover it. With such an important resource, his strength will probably increase by a huge amount.¡± ¡°They can actually trade? It seems like these players can exchange resources with each other. Even if someone finds other oases later, their pace would still be relatively slow.¡± ¡°I guess there are still many functions in the game that have yet to be developed, waiting for players to explore or meet certain requirements.¡± Shen Fei was just worrying about how to make a deal with a Korean player. Now that the trading system was open, it¡¯s exactly what he wanted. He quickly opened the trading section. It¡¯s already lively inside. Clearly, the others were also very fast to act. Many people wanted to trade. The messages came one after another, dazzling everyone. Just as Shen Fei was about to contact the Korean player, a line of golden words appeared in the air. [Perhaps you should pay attention to your surroundings. Even in a safe place, you cannot let your guard down.] Shen Fei lifted his head abruptly, only to see the calm surroundings without any abnormalities. Suddenly, Monie tugged at his clothes and said uneasily, ¡°I feel something. It seems like something is approaching.¡± [Affinity: Ability to sense living things in the surroundings and possibly communicate with them..] Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios There¡¯s a small black dot in the sky, speeding towards Shen Fei¡¯s direction. If it wasn¡¯t for Monie¡¯s reminder, it would be hard for ordinary people to detect it. Although the combat ability of the fairies was low, their detection ability was pretty good. The people in the live stream did not notice, however. They saw that Shen Fei had opened the trade section, probably preparing to trade. However, for some reason, he suddenly stopped and raised his head to look at the sky. Even the audience from Country Hua started to get anxious. ¡°This is not the time to look at the scenery. What¡¯s going on? Hurry up and trade. Otherwise, all the good stuff will be taken by others.¡± ¡°Shen Fei has so many resources. He should make full use of their value and maximize the benefits. What is he waiting for?¡± ¡°This is making me so anxious that I want to rush into the game to trade for him.¡± However, they were not the person in question. No matter how anxious they were, it was useless. ¡°Some people really don¡¯t know how to utilize resources despite having them.¡± ¡°Could it be that he thought he¡¯s safe as long he was the first to arrive at an oasis, so he became arrogant and complacent? Although the other contestants haven¡¯t found an oasis yet, they still have quite a lot of good stuff.¡± Just when negative comments were popping out, someone finally realized that something was off, ¡°Wait, slow down. Look above Shen Fei.¡± A large shadow suddenly flashed past. It was as fast as lightning and difficult to catch with the naked eye. The people in the broadcast room almost thought they were seeing things. ¡°What is that thing¡­¡± A strong gust of wind surged. Sharp claws glinted coldly. They were almost the size of an adult¡¯s fist and could easily crush rocks. Everyone in the live stream felt their hearts in their throats. Those sharp claws felt almost like they were going to pierce through the screen. If it wasn¡¯t for Shen Fei¡¯s quick reaction in rolling to the side, even his skin and flesh would be torn off if he was caught by it. He suddenly raised his head and met the cold eyes of the predator. [Oasis Defender: Desert eagle, the king of the sky. Do not be discovered by it. Its sharp claws can tear apart any invader. Its speed is unimaginable.] It was an incomparably huge eagle. It stopped on a tree branch nearby and stared coldly at Shen Fei. The sharpness of its gaze seemed capable of piercing a hole through a person¡¯s body. It shrieked as if it was preparing to attack again. Shen Fei¡¯s palm moved slightly. Instantly, sand on the ground trembled. However, a petite figure appeared in front of him. It¡¯s Monica. She said confidently, ¡°Master, allow me. I have a way.¡± Seeing how confident she was, Shen Fei nodded and said, ¡°Okay, then be careful not to get hurt.¡± While Shen Fei was dealing with the desert eagle, someone in the trade section started contacting the Korean players. It was the descendant of Ramesses. The Egyptian player said, ¡°I¡¯ll trade water with you for saxaul forest.¡± The choice of the starting item was very important. The Korean players had also considered many factors before choosing the forest. They picked it because of its ability to withstand sandstorms. After all, sandstorms were extremely terrifying. It could blow even buildings into the sky, not to mention humans. But with the saxaul forest, things would be completely different. Living was doubtlessly guaranteed. However, she did not expect that she would face a shortage of water resources before she experienced sandstorms. Her life force was rapidly depleting. If she did not replenish her water, she would faint in the desert and die soon. The Korean player said, ¡°100 kg of water for a trade.¡± When the Egyptian player saw the chat, his lips curled into a cold smile. Although 100 kg was not a small number, it was not like he did not have it. It was just that there were only a few hundred kilograms in total. If they were to trade almost a quarter of it, what would happen later? Although he wanted saxaul forest, he was also reluctant to part with the water resources. Therefore, he did not reply immediately and only observed the trading section for notifications. As expected, the Korean player was a little anxious, thinking that the Egyptian player did not have that much water. ¡°90 kg is fine too.¡± Unbeknownst to them, this result was exactly what the Egyptian player had expected. They immediately guessed that the Korean player was in an extremely dehydrated state. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have made the offer so quickly. ¡°Maybe I can still lower the price a little further.¡± The Egyptian player said, ¡°50 kg. The Korean player said, ¡°50 kg! Are you kidding me? That¡¯s too low. You¡¯re giving no quarters by cutting down half the price.¡± Besides the Korean player, even the people in the broadcast room were stunned. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the descendant of the Pharaoh to be so down-to-earth as well. He even bargains like us.¡± ¡°This is really like the dragon slaying technique. He is clearly taking advantage of the situation.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, there¡¯s no need to describe it so negatively. One is willing to deliver a beating, while the other is willing to take it. Moreover, this is a fair trade and both parties are making it voluntarily. If the Korean player isn¡¯t willing to make the trade, she can reject it.¡± ¡°I just came over from the Korean player¡¯s live stream. The cute girl is about to cry. The person who¡¯s slashing the price is really heartless.¡± The Korean player said, ¡°50 kg is really too little. 80 kg.¡± The Egyptian player said, ¡°The saxaul forest isn¡¯t very useful now. The price you¡¯re asking for is too high.¡± The Korean player said, ¡°My price is reasonable enough. It will be very useful in the future.¡± She tried to raise the price, but the Egyptian player had already realized her extreme need for water, so he refused to budge. The Egyptian player was patiently waiting to lower the price as much as possible before exchanging it with the least amount of water. He didn¡¯t know that the people from his own country were going crazy in the live stream. ¡°Enough already! 80 kg is good enough. Hurry up and exchange it for saxaul forest!¡± A large oasis had already appeared in Country Hua. If they could obtain the saxaul forest and reflect it into reality, they would be able to solve many problems in their own country. ¡°I¡¯m so anxious. If someone else beats you to it, it¡¯ll be useless to cry afterwards.¡± Although the other players were also tempted by the saxaul forest, considering the lack of water resources, they were also hesitating. If they waited until the other players made a decision and stepped in, the outcome was still unknown. ¡°Why are you so greedy? You have so much water, why do you care about a few dozen kilograms?¡± They really wanted to send a message in reminder, but there was no such function in the game. It was probably precisely to prevent outsiders from leaking information to cheat. ¡°We absolutely must seize this opportunity. We can¡¯t fall behind Country Hua again!¡± ¡°Our area is always assailed by sandstorms. If only we can have such a big sandbreak forest in reality..¡± Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Every country wanted the saxaul forest. They originally thought that it would fall into Shen Fei¡¯s hands. After all, he had the oasis and was backed by the entire lake. He could offer a few tons, let alone 100 kg. However, at this moment, he was occupied by the desert eagle, giving the other players a chance. When the audience from the other countries looked at their own country¡¯s players, who had no intention of trading for the saxaul forest, they were simply disappointed! ¡°If these players knew that the items in the game could appear in reality, it wouldn¡¯t be like this.¡± ¡°Exactly. Do these people know what they¡¯re missing out on?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. Not everyone has so much water, and they need it themselves.¡± Other than a few powerful players, most people really would not be able to offer so much water. How could they possibly trade with others when they had too little for their own use? ¡°Let¡¯s disperse. I think only players like Egypt, Arabia, M, and England have the ability to do so.¡± ¡°Am I the only one who feels sorry for the Korean girl? She¡¯s abasing herself so much. How can the Egyptian player bear to do this? He has no compassion for the fairer sex.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not alone.¡± Although that was what everyone said, everyone knew that this was a survival game. Since that was the case, it definitely depended on one¡¯s own ability. ??Gender was irrelevant. Not to mention that this actually involved the real world. Naturally, only those with the greatest strength could persevere until the end. Furthermore, everyone hoped that their country would obtain more resources. Although the price slashing was a little too much, it was made on a mutually voluntary basis. Seeing that the Egyptian player did not budge at all, the Korean player could not help but fall into despair. Her opponent had time to waste, but she did not. Moreover, the Egyptian player had her in his grasp. She had no other choice. If she had known that this would happen, she would have chosen something related to water to avoid falling into such a predicament now. The Korean player said, ¡°60 kg, that is my bottom line.¡± The Egyptian player said, ¡°50 kg. Seeing this number, the Korean player was almost driven crazy. She had already lowered her price again and again, but her opponent did not budge an inch. ¡°Poor Korean girl. She¡¯s already crying. Isn¡¯t the Egyptian side too inhumane?¡± ¡°They are still functioning with a class system. I heard that the hierarchy is strict. The higher-ups rule the lower classes. Humanity doesn¡¯t exist.¡± ¡°You guys can discuss the matter, but don¡¯t attack other countries. Your hearts bleed just because it¡¯s a girl. If it¡¯s another guy, you guys might even cheer him on.¡± The Korean player did not reply. She was silent for a while, as if she had accepted her fate. Then, she hung up saxaul forest in the trading section. Soon, a system notification popped up. [Saxaul forest, requires 50 kg of water for trade.] Upon seeing this, the viewers of the Egyptian live stream became excited. ¡°Awesome! He used the least amount of water to exchange for such a useful tool. Soon, our country will also have forests.¡± ¡°I really hope that forest will appear at my doorstep.¡± ¡°No matter where it appears, it¡¯s a good thing that benefits Egypt.¡± The Egyptian player smiled victoriously and opened the trading box. However¡ª [Shen Fei successfully traded for the saxaul forest] A new message popped up, leaving everyone dumbfounded. ??? Everyone was confused. ¡°What is this? Am I seeing things? Why is it Shen Fei? Isn¡¯t he dealing with the desert eagle? How did he find the time to trade?¡± ¡°How long did he stay single to be quick enough to make the trade immediately?¡± ¡°If I could snatch the red packet with his speed, I might be a millionaire now.¡± The Egyptian player stared at it several times with wide eyes. The saxaul forest was long gone. The blank trading section, with his awkward hands suspended in midair, made for a mocking sight. ¡­ Oasis. The twin fairies approached the desert eagle one after another. Perhaps it was because of the affinity of the fairies, but the desert eagle only flapped its wings and did not attack. [Twin Fairies Skill: Affinity] [Host sharing Monica¡¯s skill: Confusion] Shen Fei tried to get closer, only to see the cold eyes of the desert eagle gradually turning gentle. Even so, it still didn¡¯t let down its guard. He slowly extended his hand, while his other hand circulated the Desert Emperor¡¯s ability. If the desert eagle made any abrupt movement, he could save himself. The coarse feather brushed across his palm. It was not soft, but it had a different feel to it. The desert eagle tilted its head and rubbed its sharp beak against his hand carefully. Sensing its goodwill, Shen Fei let out a sigh of relief. Remembering that he had wanted to trade, he didn¡¯t expect to find a long chat the moment he opened the trade section. He wasn¡¯t interested in looking at it closely, so he scrolled down all the way to the end, just in time to see the saxaul forest hanging up. He chose to trade without hesitation. Now that he had the entire lake, this amount of water was nothing to him. The Korean player was also stunned. She didn¡¯t expect Shen Fei to be the one trading with her. Shen Fei didn¡¯t appear at all in the conversation just now. It was as if he appeared out of nowhere. Could it be that he had been secretly watching the whole time and waiting to intercept the Egyptian player? What kind of grudge did he have? Although the Korean player was a little unhappy with how low the price was, when she thought about how the Egyptian player had slashed the price so much and ended up being intercepted, she suddenly felt better. That¡¯s what you get for slashing the price so much. Now someone else intercepted you. If you had finished trading a few seconds earlier, things would not have ended like this. ¡°Damn Shen Fei, what grudge do you have against me? Why are you going against me like this?¡± The Egyptian player was so angry that he cursed all of Shen Fei¡¯s ancestors. He sent a message directly on the world channel. Perhaps some of the words were so rude that they were censored by the system. Many people had also seen the price slashing between the Egyptian and Korean players. They did not expect that someone would throw a wrench in the works. No matter how they looked at it, it seemed like he was deliberately trying to intercept it. It¡¯s no wonder everyone thought so. After all, the timing of Shen Fei¡¯s appearance was too much of a coincidence. It was as if he was just waiting for the moment. This would be a huge grudge. The Egyptian player said, ¡°Shen Fei, just you wait. I¡¯ll remember you. You intercepted what¡¯s mine.¡± Shen Fei looked at the messages spamming like crazy in puzzlement. Remembering the records in the trading section, he scrolled up and immediately understood what was going on. Shen Fei said, ¡°Oh.¡± It was a simple word, but it infuriated the Ramesses descendant half to death. It felt like his anger had been dismissed. Shen Fei said, ¡°It¡¯s just a small amount of water, yet you were so stingy. You kept dawdling instead of trading, and now you¡¯re blaming others for it? What do you want me to remember about you? That you¡¯re stingy?¡± At that moment, all the players laughed. The Korean player in particular felt even more satisfied. Although Shen Fei was also buying at a low price, he had helped her to take revenge against the Egyptian player¡¯s price slashing.. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios One must keep in mind that the Egyptian player was a descendant of Ramesses, with a prestigious background and a lot of assets. He was also very generous. Now, he was being associated with being stingy. His hands were shaking from anger, so much so that the Pharaoh Scepter fell to the ground. Coincidentally, it hit his foot. At that moment, his anger reached its peak. The Egyptian player said, ¡°$% ^ &*( # #% # @!¡± Even the system had censored his words, so one could imagine how vulgar they were. On the other side, Shen Fei had already closed the window. He stroked the desert eagle, thinking about how to make use of it. The people in the live stream looked on¡­ Was he patting the eagle? ¡°Incredible. Most people pat cats while he pats an eagle. The taunting value is simply sky high.¡± ¡°Shen Fei is really a talent. Look at that descendant of Ramesses. His face is twisting from anger.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. If it were me, I would probably vomit blood too. Not only did he lose his quarry, he was called a stingy person. How could the Pharaoh¡¯s dignity deal with it?¡± ¡°The Pharaoh would want to hit someone if he heard that. He¡¯d roll in his grave in anger.¡± ¡°The Pharaoh would show everyone what a mummy is like when angry.¡± ¡°What a roast that was. Shen Fei really roasted him!¡± ¡°I just want to know how the Egypt side feels now? It feels like Shen Fei is their nemesis. First the oasis, then the saxaul forest. What do you think will be the next one?¡± ¡°Egypt would want to hit someone if they heard that.¡± The Egyptians were speechless. At that moment, they were angry and resentful. They were angry because the descendant of Ramesses insisted on lowering the price. In the end, his quarry was lost. They were resentful because it was Shen Fei again, but they couldn¡¯t even blame him for it. The players in the game might think that Shen Fei did it on purpose. However, everyone in the live stream saw it clearly. In the beginning, Shen Fei was occupied by the desert eagle. Who would have thought that it would be resolved so quickly? The saxaul forest was coincidentally displayed at that moment. It was as if everything had been arranged by fate. Watching the proceedings was enough to give one a myocardial infarction. ¡°Ramesses family, please remove this idiot from your lineage. I¡¯m going to die of anger.¡± ¡°F*ck! Hurry up and pay me back for my saxaul forest. There might have been a chance for a forest to appear at my doorstep.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, that¡¯s extortion by fraud. However, if Ramesses knew of this, he might really carry out the Pharaoh¡¯s curse.¡± Some of those with weaker psychological tolerance even fainted on the spot and were admitted to the hospital. Even the Egyptian higher-ups were in turmoil. Originally, they were full of anticipation that the trade by Ramesses¡¯ descendant would be successful. They had even prepared a plan. Once the saxaul forest was reflected into reality, all kinds of programs could be carried out. When everything was ready except the crucial element, it¡¯s gone at the last moment! Shen Fei actually intercepted it. The Egyptian leader¡¯s vision blacked out. He sat in his seat for a long time before he recovered. When he saw the live stream, it was as if he saw a ferocious beast. ¡°Move it away! I don¡¯t want to see it for now.¡± If things went on as expected, the international news would soon report on a large forest somewhere in Country Hua! ¡­ Shen Fei still didn¡¯t know how big of a psychological trauma he has caused the Egyptian people. At this moment, he was stroking the eagle, and the feeling was extremely wonderful. Compared to the ferociousness and swiftness before, this king of the desert had folded his wings. Even so, the sharpness in its aquiline eyes could not be missed. As long as it wanted to, it could flap its wings rapidly, attack its prey quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly until it died. It was difficult to tame an eagle. Else, there wouldn¡¯t be the practice of taming an eagle via sleep deprivation. It¡¯s a tribulation for both the eagle and the human. If it wasn¡¯t for the twin fairies, Shen Fei could guess that he and the desert eagle wouldn¡¯t rest until one of them was dead. Monie and Monica circled around the eagle. Both of them had innate affinity and could communicate with animals and plants, not to mention that this desert eagle had a certain level of intelligence. Very soon, he received extremely useful information. ¡°Master, the eagle said that the environment of its original habitat has deteriorated and that there is no place for it to survive due to sandstorms. That¡¯s why it¡¯s searching around. It has been here for a few days and was originally planning to camp here.¡± The desert eagle was extremely territorial. It merely left to forage previously, which was why Shen Fei did not discover it. The moment it returned, it discovered that there were other humans in this oasis. Naturally, the first thing it did was to attack. Shen Fei rubbed his chin, ¡°I see. Help me ask if there are any large beasts or other threatening animals nearby.¡± The desert eagle arrived earlier than him. Furthermore, it¡¯s airborne and had an extremely vast field of view with no obstruction at all. It definitely knew the surrounding environment comprehensively. Even if there were fairies on guard, Shen Fei had to eliminate any possible dangers. Just like those web-based games in the past, every time a mini-map was refreshed and a new region was opened up, there would be boss-level monsters. Shen Fei thought that since this was a desert survival game, it shouldn¡¯t be the exception. ¡°It said that there¡¯s none. Even if there is, there¡¯s nothing that¡¯s its match.¡± It wasn¡¯t surprising that the desert eagle had such confidence. There was no telling what species it was, or if it was exclusive to the survival game. Its body was exceptionally large. When fully stretched out, it was almost twice as big as Shen Fei. Could it be that¡­ Shen Fei had a hunch. This desert eagle must be the mini-boss in this new map! No matter what, there¡¯s the twin fairies and the desert eagle here. Shen Fei was extremely at ease. He took out the item he previously traded, ¡°saxaul forest.¡± It was a tiny model of a tree. Although it was a model, it felt real to the touch. One could even feel the vibrant greenery within it. Shen Fei surveyed his surroundings and climbed to the area with the broadest field of view in the oasis, which was at its center as well. Here, he could almost see the entire oasis. ¡°Where should I put it in the oasis as a reasonable plan¡­?¡± Shen Fei played with the saxaul forest in his hand and fell into deep thought. Right at that moment, several lines of golden characters appeared once again. [Plant saxaul forest next to the lake: host will obtain water to nourish the oasis.] [Plant saxaul forest at the edge of the oasis: host will consume a large amount of water resources. It will help to expand the oasis.] [Plant saxaul forest in the desert: provides the possibility of opening up a new oasis. (Probability is very low. Attempt with caution. Should you fail, saxaul forest will lose its effect)] ¡­ Looking at the few new options, Shen Fei couldn¡¯t help but fall silent. He had to choose each option carefully, because it concerned the future development of the oasis. Finally, he chose to plant it at the edge of the oasis.. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Firstly, Choice 1 didn¡¯t seem to be of much use to Shen Fei at the moment. It didn¡¯t explain the benefits of nourishing an oasis. That¡¯s the only flaw of the system¡ªit liked to leave people hanging. As for Choice 3, although he was tempted by the thought of being able to obtain a new oasis, the risk was too great and not worth it. This depended too much on one¡¯s luck. If he failed, there would be nothing left. He did not dare to make this gambit. From the looks of it, there was only Choice 2. Although it consumed a lot of water resources, it could expand the size of the oasis. Besides, the water resources could be replenished later on. Shen Fei came to the edge of the oasis. Looking at the sandy environment not far away, he couldn¡¯t help but feel for the huge difference despite the proximity. He reached out and threw the ¡°saxaul forest¡± in the air. As if it had been summoned, the tiny tree instantly rooted itself on the ground. In the blink of an eye, a large group of saxaul trees rose from the ground. Greenery spread into the distance and quickly covered the area that was originally full of yellow sand. That scene was extremely awe-inspiring. It stunned not just Shen Fei but the people in the live stream too. Green overtook yellow swiftly, bringing with it an indescribable overflowing vitality and greenery. It could be called a miracle of life. Even though the large expanse of saxaul forest was still too small for the entire desert, it had a huge impact on this?? small region. The screech of an eagle could be heard from above. The desert eagle was circling above the saxaul forest. Clearly, it had discovered the difference here too. Incredibly, it expanded dozens of times in size. One could feel the excitement and joy from its voice alone. Rumble¡ªrumble¡ª After everything was done, Shen Fei¡¯s stomach started to rumble. Previously, he was mentally tense the entire time and always on guard, so he didn¡¯t feel it. Now that he¡¯s relaxed, he did feel a little hungry. He shifted his gaze and immediately focused his attention on the saxaul tree next to him. The tender branches of the saxaul tree could be used as feed. The cistanche parasitizing the roots of the tree was a precious Chinese herb, and was even known as the ¡°desert ginseng¡±. Shen Fei walked in and took a look. Indeed, there were quite a lot of cistanches. Monie asked, ¡°Master, can these things be eaten?¡± Thinking of the effects of cistanche, Shen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly became a little strange. However, Monie kept looking on with big, watery eyes and continued asking, ¡°Master, why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡± Shen Fei coughed unnaturally, ¡°It can be eaten.¡± The people in the live stream also noticed the cistanches. Seeing Shen Fei¡¯s strange expression, they became curious. ¡°Can this be eaten? Why is Shen Fei¡¯s expression like this?¡± ¡°Of course you can eat it. Cistanche has been used in medicine for a long time. It¡¯s sweet and temperate, salty and moist, and has the ability to nourish the yang without inducing dryness. It warms the yang in the kidney and tonifies the kidney.¡± ¡°Funny.jpg So this is the effect. I must say, I¡¯m having dirty thoughts.¡± ¡°Hehehe, same here.¡± ¡°Cough, cough. Guys, be more serious. Other than that, cistanches can prevent tetanus. Cut them into slices and dry them, then burn them and smoke the injury site. In short, this is good stuff. Shen Fei has really made a killing this time.¡± One must keep in mind that there¡¯s a shortage of medicine in the desert. If a small wound was not treated in time, it would likely become very dangerous. Shen Fei brought the tiny fairies and asked the desert eagle to sweep the other areas of the oasis. After a round, they picked quite a few edible fruits and fungi. ¡°These fruits are so strange. They are different from what we usually see.¡± ¡°You have to know that this is a desert. If these plants adapt to the environment, they will inevitably grow a little strange. Naturally, their fruits will be the same.¡± ¡°Does any of the big shots know if these fruits are poisonous or not? What if Shen Fei accidentally chose something poisonous?¡± ¡°Previous commenter, don¡¯t worry. These are all non-poisonous. Looks like Shen Fei has some relevant knowledge.¡± Since there¡¯s no fire, Shen Fei wasn¡¯t particular. These things can be washed and eaten directly. There¡¯s a kind of red fruit that had a sweet and crisp taste. It tasted like an apple. He ate a few in one go. The twin fairies were petite, and even their appetites were small. After eating one or two of them, they felt more or less satisfied. He did not need to take care of the desert eagle, it would deal with food on its own. After eating and drinking his fill, Shen Fei opened the trade section again. Most of the notifications were about people asking for water. It¡¯s a pity that the number of people who succeeded in trading was extremely few. After all, everyone had limited water resources. Unlike Shen Fei, the others had yet to find an oasis. [Shen Fei put up 10 kg of water] [Shen Fei put up 20 kg of water] ¡­ At that moment, a large amount of notifications popped up in the trading area. The screen was flooded by Shen Fei. The other players in the game were all dumbfounded. ¡°Who is this Shen Fei? I¡¯ve never heard of him. How does he have so much water?¡± ¡°The name of the mysterious big shot who reached the oasis first was not announced. It¡¯s probably this Shen Fei. I¡¯d like to hang on his coattails.¡± ¡°Big shot, do you still need followers? I can do anything as long as you give me some water.¡± ¡°Big shot, take me with you!¡± All kinds of notifications appeared in the trade section. Even Shen Fei¡¯s private chat notifications quickly reached 99+ in number. ¡°Mate, I¡¯m an international superstar. Are you interested in getting to know me? Can you give me some water?¡± ¡°Top ten on the global billionaires list. As long as you give me water, I will give you 2 billion USD when we return to the real world!¡± ¡°I¡¯m an important member of the parliament of a certain country. If you¡¯re willing to lend a helping hand, I¡¯ll give you unimaginable status.¡± Shen Fei skimmed over them. In order to obtain water, these people all announced their backgrounds. They were either celebrities or very wealthy. In short, they were people of high standings. ¡°Interesting.¡± Shen Fei rubbed his chin. Judging from the current situation, most of the participants were extraordinary people. Some had powerful influence, while others have powerful family backgrounds. All in all, they were all privileged people who offered extremely generous conditions. He had yet to discover anyone else from Country Hua. But so what if these people had extraordinary backgrounds? He was the only one with the system! This meant that he had an advantage that no one else had. Shen Fei was very rational. He wasn¡¯t fooled by these various conditions. Right now, the most important things were materials and blueprints, because he had decided to start developing the oasis. After all, no one knew what the future would be like. Only by managing the present could he maintain his undefeated position in the game. The whole time, Shen Fei remembered those words from the beginning. The game affected the real world! If even something like the transmigration system could exist, nothing was impossible. Shen Fei had the faint intuition that the impact this game had on the real world was definitely extraordinary.. Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Reality proved that Shen Fei¡¯s guess was right. Every action of the players in the game world tugged at the hearts of the higher-ups in the real world. It was like a butterfly flapping its wings, triggering a tsunami. They were just like this butterfly. All sorts of minute actions could be reflected in the real world, followed by a series of effects. Capital, Country Hua, 10:00 a.m. In the conference room, the supreme leader sat at the head of the table. The rest were all very important members. It could be said that the entire core leadership team was gathered here. They held this meeting in secret. It concerned the future of Country Hua and could even affect the entire world. This meeting had a profound impact on the future generations. Some called it ¡°The Pioneer¡±, while others called it ¡°The Awakened¡±. In short, this meeting held extraordinary significance to everyone, and the impact it had was immeasurable. However, this was all in the future. ¡°I¡¯m sure everyone knows today why I gathered everyone here.¡± The central screen in the meeting room lit up. It was showing Shen Fei¡¯s live stream. ¡°This is the recent report and summary, as well as the latest research results and proof from the experts.¡± Everyone flipped through the information in their hands. Even though they had been through a lot, they still couldn¡¯t help but gasp when they saw this data. The power of the national governance could not be underestimated. Even though they could not figure out the origin of this game and how it worked, they could still conduct a series of data analysis through the players¡¯ actions and results. These were the results made by super-geniuses and top scientists in relevant fields working round the clock. ¡°As you can see, the actions of the contestants might be reflected in the real world. At the same time, they will receive two parts of the reward. One part will be immediately settled, and the other part will be settled in the end.¡± ¡°Our Country Hua¡¯s chosen contestant is Shen Fei. It can be said that he carried the hope of Country Hua¡¯s renaissance on his shoulders!¡± Right now, the game had only just begun. The timber and oasis that were reflected in the real world due to Shen Fei had already brought huge benefits to Country Hua. If the game continued, they didn¡¯t dare to imagine what will happen in the future. However, they were certain that the benefits would be extremely huge. The prerequisite was that Shen Fei must maintain his advantage. ¡°Although the game and the reality are separate now, according to data research by our experts, they¡¯re very likely to become interconnected in the future.¡± After all, the things in the game could be reflected in reality. Did that mean that the real world could connect to the players in the future? This game was too magical. It seemed that nothing was impossible. ¡°Considering the huge value that Shen Fei has brought to Country Hua, even if he didn¡¯t know it now, we should give him a certain reward.¡± The solution to this was that if Shen Fei obtained private property, a company run by the state would help to manage it. If it was an invisible property, it would correspond to a tax exemption or a medal of honor. This plan received the unanimous approval of everyone. After all, Shen Fei was a popular player. It¡¯s hard to say if other countries would try to get him in the future. As the saying goes, patrons always made things easier. Shen Fei still didn¡¯t know that he had been provided official cover by the country. After settling the matter of Shen Fei, the meeting continued. At the same time, the various countries around the world also took action. Like Country Hua, they mobilized experts in the related fields to conduct more in-depth research. They watched every video over and over again, unwilling to miss out on any details, especially Shen Fei¡¯s. After all, he was the only one who had reached an oasis. Furthermore, from the current situation, he had obtained a few gadgets that had great research value. The other citizens were not idle either. For a while, there were all sorts of dazzling analysis posts and technical experts on the Internet. Anything related to the desert survival game had a terrifying reading volume and visitor volume, which continued to rise rapidly. A super topic on a certain social platform had exceeded billions in reading volume, equivalent to more than half of Country Hua¡¯s population. As for certain discussion platforms, there were endless discussions and posts about Shen Fei, trying to dig up information on all his ancestors. It got to the point where people claiming to be Shen Fei¡¯s classmates, relatives and friends all popped up, though it was hard to tell if they were real or fake. For a time, the entire Internet was flooded with the name Shen Fei. Anyone who surfed on the Internet knew Shen Fei. There was an expert in technical editing who edited Shen Fei¡¯s sand surfing, sand summoning, and those videos with desert eagle together. Coupled with rhythmic music, it was thrilling to the extreme. It¡¯s the kind that people could not stop watching once they clicked on it. ¡°It¡¯s really addictive. I¡¯ve heard it more than ten times. Every time I open it, it feels like I¡¯ve opened the door to a new world.¡± ¡°Previous poster, you¡¯re not alone. It¡¯s really exhilarating. I feel all excited from watching it.¡± ¡°Shen Fei is really awesome. I¡¯m speechless.¡± ¡°Mom asked me why I¡¯m watching videos on my knees. I offer the big shot my worship!¡± ¡°From now onwards, Shen Fei is my idol. I am Shen Fei¡¯s fan. I want to establish a worldwide fan club for him!¡± ¡°Bring me along for the fan club.¡± While everyone was discussing, the meeting of the top brass of Country Hua also ended. The highest leader gave his signature. ¡°No problem, we can release it now.¡± Both Country Hua and the international community were shocked. ¡°F*ck! You guys, look at the official website and the latest international news!¡± There was a lot of content on it, but most of it revolved around one person¡ªShen Fei. Many people knew about the game affecting reality. After all, Shen Fei caused such a huge uproar previously that it¡¯s hard for people to ignore it. However, the country had never acknowledged it. Now that the official announcement has been made, the fact was certain. Other than that, some of the research results were also announced. The massive amount of information shocked the public, and for a long time, everyone was still in a daze. After all, some of the contents were too shocking. When they saw that their country wanted to open a company for Shen Fei, everyone¡¯s expressions became extremely indecipherable. ¡°Shen Fei is probably the only person in history who can make the country give him the green light.¡± ¡°Shen Fei deserves it. After all, he has contributed so much to Country Hua!¡± ¡°To be able to play a game to such an extent that even the country is supporting him makes him truly a role model for our generation.¡± No one felt any jealousy. They only had respect and admiration for Shen Fei! He deserved this! Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the game, Shen Fei still didn¡¯t know about the reverence that the people of Country Hua had for him. At this moment, he was staring blankly at the pile of fruits in front of him. Although the fruits were delicious, he couldn¡¯t stay vegetarian every meal. It¡¯s too bland without the taste of any meat in his mouth. He had almost forgotten the last time he had eaten meat. ¡°This can¡¯t go on.¡± Shen Fei looked at the lake in front of him. It appeared clear and bright like a mirror, but in reality, he couldn¡¯t see the bottom of it. He threw a small rock in, causing a small splash. After that, there wasn¡¯t any movement. He changed to a bigger stone and the same thing happened. ¡°Looks like this lake is pretty deep.¡± At the side, Monica and her sister thought that he was playing some kind of game. They followed his example and threw in small stones one after another. They even competed on who made the bigger splashes. ¡°You two, come here first.¡± Shen Fei waved at them. The two sisters immediately put down the stones in their hands, ¡°Master, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Ask the desert eagle if it knows how deep this lake is and if it has caught any fish here before.¡± Very soon, Monie brought news. ¡°The desert eagle said that this lake is very deep, but it doesn¡¯t know the specifics. Furthermore, it doesn¡¯t like the meat in this lake, so it rarely catches them.¡± Shen Fei couldn¡¯t find any fishing tools in his hands at the moment. If it was a shallow stream or lake, he could make a fish fork or go into the water. However, he didn¡¯t know the depth of the lake and didn¡¯t want to pollute the water source. His gaze shifted to the sand on the ground, as if he¡¯d thought of something. What was the most available thing in the desert? Sand, of course. [Desert Emperor] The sky was filled with yellow sand like a small sandstorm. It made the desert eagle fly in circles, frantically warning Shen Fei. Monie and Monica were already used to it. They quickly stepped forward and comforted it. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. This is Master¡¯s ability. He can control the sandstorm and won¡¯t hurt us.¡± The yellow sand seemed to have a mind of its own. It circled around Shen Fei and did not do anything else. Only then did the desert eagle quiet down. It folded its wings and stood at the side. A human-like curiosity flashed in its eyes. Monica asked in confusion, ¡°Master, why are you controlling this sand?¡± Shen Fei revealed a mysterious smile, ¡°You¡¯ll know later.¡± Even the people in the live stream were puzzled. ¡°In the ancient times, there was the myth of Jingwei filling the sea. Today, we have Shen Fei filling the lake. It can¡¯t be that he wants to do land reclamation on the lake to plant forests, right?¡± ¡°Is the previous commenter or Shen Fei brain-dead? The oasis can wait. Water resource is the most important thing. Who would be so stupid?¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t you tell me what he¡¯s planning to do?¡± The people in the live stream were discussing fervently. Shen Fei¡¯s side was also in full swing. The yellow sand quickly submerged into the water, but did not cause any changes. Shen Fei controlled them to land in a certain direction. As yellow sand entered the lake endlessly, two tiny ponds appeared next to the lake at last. ¡°I understand now! This is a precious water resource, after all. Shen Fei doesn¡¯t want to pollute it, so he separated part of it and used it as water for daily living!¡± The people in the live stream couldn¡¯t help express their admiration. Shen Fei lived up to his name. No one ever knew what he wanted to do until the last moment. ¡­ After this was done, Shen Fei dived into the water. His athletic body was like a ferocious fish. One could vaguely see his abs and the vertical lines of muscles. For a moment, the female audience in front of the screen couldn¡¯t take their eyes off him. ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, I can do this body. I really want to touch his abs.¡± ¡°Abdominal muscles aren¡¯t important. I just want to learn to swim with Shen Fei.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, don¡¯t make it sound so dignified. You¡¯re clearly craving for his body!¡± ¡°Sob, I am willing to become a tiny fish and enter his pond.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t stand female audiences like you. It¡¯s just abdominal muscles. You make it sound like no one else has them.¡± Seeing Shen Fei¡¯s swimming, Monie and Monica were full of admiration. ¡°Master, that¡¯s so impressive. You¡¯re amazing.¡± Seeing that Monie and Monica did not enter the water, Shen Fei waved at them. ¡°You guys can come down too.¡± Although most of the time, the two of them would either fly with their wings or stand on Shen Fei¡¯s shoulder, due to the amount of sand in the wind, it was inevitable that some stuck to their bodies and faces. Under Shen Fei¡¯s lead, Monie and Monica carefully entered the water. Although the two fairies were very small, they were still anatomically accurate. The desert survival game was very humane. When it involved privacy, the live stream would be blacked out. Immediately, the viewers who were watching started complaining in the bullet chat. ¡°What can¡¯t we watch? I¡¯m already an adult.¡± ¡°I suspect you¡¯re being lewd, and I have proof.¡± ¡°Let me off, this isn¡¯t a train to the kindergarten.¡± ¡°You¡¯re all animals! The fairies so tiny. However you look at it, it¡¯s not possible now.¡± Shen Fei didn¡¯t know that the people in the live stream were already getting the wrong idea. He really just wanted to help the fairies to bathe. The two little ones were afraid of water, probably because they¡¯ve never touched water since they were born. They grabbed Shen Fei¡¯s arm firmly and refused to let go. Occasionally, a few drops of water would fall on their bodies. They looked pitiful and cute, making people want to play with them in their hands. Shen Fei carefully washed their bodies. He really didn¡¯t think too much about it. After all, the two fairies were too small. They were only the size of two palms. However, their bodies were curvy. He didn¡¯t know if they would grow up. The thought suddenly flashed through his mind. After the cleaning was done, the two fairies were no longer that afraid of water. They let loose and played around inside. Shen Fei, on the other hand, went ashore. He was holding a few fish tied together with grass ropes. Using his Desert Emperor talent, he separated the quartz particles from the yellow sand. Soon, the simple glass was made, and he found flammable grass. He placed it under the glass and aimed it at the sun. Soon, white smoke was emitted. Not long after, the air was filled with a charred fragrance. The fish oil from the grilled fish was sizzling. Shen Fei and two other fairies sat together. The desert eagle also smelled it and came over. In the live stream, they watched as Shen Fei went from making glass to starting a fire, and then directly roasting fish. They couldn¡¯t help but be confused. Both Shen Fei¡¯s imagination and his ability to act could be said to be peerless. Playing around with sand was nothing new, but he¡¯s the only one who played with it so brilliantly.. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°I just went to the toilet just now. What did I miss? They¡¯re already starting a fire.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be upset, buddy. You didn¡¯t miss much, just an amazing scene.¡± ¡°Shen Fei is a master of playing with sand. If I say he is a top player, does anyone have any objections?¡± ¡°Boohoo, why is it that I can only use sand to build castles while he can actually use sand to make glass?¡± ¡°What should I do? The chicken rice I¡¯m eating doesn¡¯t taste good anymore. I¡¯m going to order grilled fish takeout now.¡± ¡°Shen Fei has the potential to be a food streamer. Looking at him gives me so much appetite. I ate two bowls of rice in one go.¡± What made everyone feel funny was desert eagle¡¯s reaction. Originally, when desert eagle saw the fish that Shen Fei caught, the word ¡®disgusting¡¯ showed plainly on its face, and it quickly left. Who¡¯d have thought that after the fish was roasted and the fragrance spread, it would appear out of nowhere again? Shen Fei gave it a fish. After trying its taste, it felt as if it had opened the door to a new world and was pleasantly surprised. Desert eagle Delicious.jpg! Everyone could actually see a blissful expression on the eagle¡¯s furry face. If this fish was eaten raw, the meat would contain a certain acidic element, but after being roasted, it would be released, forming an indescribable refreshing taste. ¡°What should I do? I suddenly feel envious of this eagle. I want to eat that too.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not alone.¡± ¡°Looking at the instant noodles in my hands, I shed tears of disappointment. I¡¯m leading a worse life than an eagle.¡± Sunshine, beach, and grilled fish. Although the desert was hot, as this was an oasis and there was a water source nearby, the temperature was lower than the outside. The two tiny fairies were playing on the beach. With the sizzling sound of the grilled fish, the camera zoomed in, and golden oil dripping out of the fish, the scene alone was enough to make people drool. Such a scene could be considered peaceful. Compared to the other live streams that were still searching for oases and struggling to survive, those who didn¡¯t know better would think that Shen Fei was having a vacation. ¡°Shen Fei¡¯s style is always incompatible with others. How is this a survival game? We¡¯re clearly watching a vacation live stream.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, wake up. The player next door¡¯s throat is so dry that it¡¯s smoking. Indeed, comparisons are odious.¡± ¡°No matter who you compare yourself to, don¡¯t compare yourself to Shen Fei. They aren¡¯t even on the same wavelength. It¡¯s simply a blow from another league.¡± If other players knew that Shen Fei was so relaxed, they would probably be angered to death before they could even find the oasis. They were all players, but he was the special one. After eating and drinking to his heart¡¯s content, Shen Fei rested for a while. Looking at the vast sky above him, there¡¯s no shelter. There wasn¡¯t any danger, though. The chances of rain in the desert were very low. However, as someone who was used to living in a house, he couldn¡¯t just sleep on the ground. It was time to solve the problem of accommodation. Coincidentally, there were ready-made materials beside him. Shen Fei had excellent hands-on skills. First, he used thick timber to build the foundation. Then, he built the frame of the house and used slightly thinner timber as support. There¡¯s a type of tree here that could secrete brown glue, which was very sticky. Shen Fei collected this liquid, mixed it with leaves and sand, and turned it into cladding that he smeared on the wall. A simple and crude little house appeared in the empty space. It was only considered a billet, and there was nothing inside. It used up all the chopped wood incidentally and did not waste any. There were only scattered small branches that were intended to be used for starting a fire at night. There was no magical power in this oasis. The trees that had been cut down were left bare, so they had to be used sparingly. Otherwise, if too much was cut down and sandstorm erosion happened, it would not be worth it. Looking at his own work, Shen Fei was quite satisfied, ¡°Although it¡¯s a little rough, it can still accommodate people.¡± Since there were limited materials, he could only do this for the time being. It would not be too late to change accommodations when he had better ones in the future. Monie and Monica looked at the building in front of them with great curiosity, flying in and out. At this moment, Shen Fei noticed the commotion in the chat. Water resources were extremely valuable, so it was impossible for everyone to possess them. Even if they had accidentally obtained some halfway through, they should have already used up most of it by now. The game had not announced the news of the other players finding more oases, so everyone should have a high demand for water resources. It was almost noon, the hottest time of the day, and the water consumption was even greater. According to his estimation, there should be a lot of people who couldn¡¯t hold on any longer. In fact, this was indeed the case. Very quickly, a few notifications showed before Shen Fei. The Japanese player said, ¡°I would like to exchange the eternal geomantic compass with you for 200 kg of water.¡± The eternal geomantic compass could display items within a one-kilometer radius. It could be said to be a must-have item for treasure hunting. Shen Fei was instantly tempted. However, 200 kg of water was too much. Furthermore, he didn¡¯t have a good impression of this country. Shen Fei said, ¡°200 kg is too much. I only used 50 kg to change the saxaul forest.¡± The Japanese player said, ¡°The saxaul forest was a special case. Moreover, its nature is not flexible. My gadget can be used indefinitely.¡± He was exaggerating, but the effect of the geomantic compass was as he said. It was indeed very useful. However, although Shen Fei had a lot of water, it was not a renewable resource. Therefore, he had to be careful. Shen Fei said, ¡°You make it sound good, but the prerequisite is that there¡¯s something around. If there¡¯s nothing around, the compass will lose its effect. Furthermore, it can only display items within one kilometer.¡± The Japanese player said, ¡°Other than that, the compass functions as an alarm system. Safety in the desert is the most important. You can say that there are many benefits to it. It is worth this price.¡± Clearly, the Japanese player was much smarter and did not give in for a while. In trading, both sides were engaged in a psychological battle. Trying to play tricks with him? Shen Fei smiled coldly. His gaze landed on another window. In any case, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry. He wanted to see who would end up being anxious. The Italian player said, ¡°I¡¯ll exchange the mithril set with you for 150 kg of water.¡± Then, he sent the attributes over. [Mithril set: Slender sword, arm shield, and soft armor (When equipped together, it will stimulate the potential of the human body and protect you. It is a tool that combines defense and attack.] Shen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. Weapons and armor were exactly what he needed. Shen Fei asked, ¡°Do you want to trade all of them, or just one of them?¡± Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios There¡¯s no movement on the other end. Clearly, he¡¯s deep in thought. Shen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry either, because these things were not necessary for him. However, water was the source of life. It¡¯s easy to tell which was more important. If anyone should get anxious, it¡¯d be the Italian player. Before long, he sent a message over. Italian player said, ¡°I can exchange the longsword with you. It has the best attributes among the three pieces.¡± He implied that the other two pieces could not be exchanged. Shen Fei said, ¡°If you want to trade, I want the whole set. If you separate it, the effect will be greatly reduced.¡± The Italian player fell into silence once again. However, if he exchanged all the water, it meant that there was no guarantee of safety. If he were to encounter any danger later on, he would not even have a handy tool. The Italian player immediately fell into a dilemma. The Italian player said, ¡°No, I can only exchange two items at most. It¡¯s up to you. You can still activate the set effect. This is the last line. After all, I need something to defend myself. You know that the desert is filled with dangers. I have to hold on to a card.¡± ¡°As long as you trade with me, I promise you in the name of the godfather of the Mafia that I will do my best to help you in the future. When we return to reality, I will even be able to give you a large amount of wealth.¡± His words were sincere and moving. However, Shen Fei wasn¡¯t moved. It¡¯s not that he¡¯s cold-blooded. It¡¯s just that the two of them were strangers. Neither were they from the same country. Furthermore, they were in an unusual environment. It was already decent of him to not add insult to injury and take advantage of the situation. Expecting him to practice charity wasn¡¯t very possible. He was not a saint. He wouldn¡¯t mind the business of others when he was too busy minding his own. Since he has already said it so absolutely, the Italian player probably wouldn¡¯t give in. The two sides were at a stalemate. Just when Shen Fei was considering whether to reject it, golden words appeared in front of him. [Gentle reminder: What if the trade falls into a stalemate? You can try to increase your chips. Not only can you obtain items, you can also obtain sincere gratitude.] Just when the Italian player was thinking of retreating, Shen Fei sent a message. ¡°I can add another 100 kg of water for you. In addition, I will help you build protective gear with stone and wood. You should know that water shortage in the desert is the most fatal. Are you sure you can persevere? Furthermore, trading with others might not give you so much water.¡± This struck a chord with the Italian player. After all, everyone had seen the Egyptian player slashing price. To put it bluntly, it was no different from robbery. In comparison, Shen Fei¡¯s price was already very reasonable. The armor made of stone and wood is definitely not as good as the mithril set. However, it could still be used. If the next trader was exploitative, he might not even have a place to lament his misfortunes. ¡°Much obliged, big shot. If you need any help in the future, just let me know. I absolutely will not refuse.¡± [Trade successful [You have obtained mithril set] A white light flashed. Before Shen Fei, the set consisting of[slender sword],[arm shield], and [soft armor]appeared. The slender sword was similar in style to a Western rapier. The blade was extremely thin, with complicated and mysterious patterns engraved on it. The light circulated on it, like a layer of cold moonlight, containing a great power. It fit just right in Shen Fei¡¯s grip. It was the same for the arm shield and soft armor. Other than those mysterious patterns, there were not many decorations around them. They looked extremely light and did not have much weight on them. They did not affect their mobility, but they were very sturdy and difficult to break through. Shen Fei was very satisfied with the mithril set. The trade between him and the Italian player was successful. The Japanese player that came over first still didn¡¯t give any reaction. He was likely waiting for the price to increase. Looking at the chat box without any notifications, Shen Fei frowned. ¡°He¡¯s quite patient.¡± Time ticked by. Instead of sending him a message, the Japanese player began interacting with the Egyptian player. Shen Fei had fallen into a disadvantageous state. If this continued, the situation would only get worse for him. He had a head start only because he was the first to arrive at the oasis. He had most of the water resources, but as time passed, it was hard to guarantee that others wouldn¡¯t gradually arrive at oases too. Then, he would not be able to monopolize the market, and the others would have more choices. The rarest things were always the most precious, and once they overflowed, it would also mean a drop in value. Shen Fei had to reevaluate the situation. He didn¡¯t want to end up with nothing, like a player from a certain country. He didn¡¯t lack water at the moment. He had to collect as many gadgets and materials as possible while the water resources were rare. Now that the Japanese player was in contact with the Egyptian player, it meant that there were more variables. ¡°I have to finish the trade before the next person reaches the oasis.¡± The game allowed for a gap between players, but this range definitely wouldn¡¯t be too big. After all, the game had only just begun. If the gap was too big, how could the others continue? It would just become a game with decisive victory for one side. Therefore, Shen Fei guessed that it wouldn¡¯t be long before someone else would discover the second oasis. If his luck was any better, he might already be near the oasis. ¡°I don¡¯t have much time left. I have to think of a way.¡± Shen Fei looked at the window showing the successful trade just now. He immediately thought of a plan and contacted the Italian player. ¡°Are you there?¡± ¡°Yes. What¡¯s the matter, big shot?¡± ¡°Do me a favor. I won¡¯t let you work for nothing. I¡¯ll give you more water.¡± ¡°Big shot, you¡¯re too polite. Just tell me what it is.¡± ¡­ Very soon, the Italian player sent a message in the world chat, ¡°I really can¡¯t hold on any longer. Big shot Shen Fei, please give me some water. Just 100 kg will do. I¡¯ll exchange it for the mithril set!¡± Since it was public, everyone might have received the notification. The Italian player said, ¡°If 100 kg is too much, 80 kg is fine too. Big shot, please make the trade with me.¡± The Japanese player knitted his brows. He could tell that Shen Fei was quite interested in his item as well. Originally, he wanted to give Shen Fei the cold shoulder for a while. He also pretended to interact with the Egyptian player, wanting Shen Fei to get anxious and take the bait. Who would have thought that a spanner in the works would appear, and the Italian player would come out of nowhere? Italian player said, ¡°Big shot, please have mercy and make the trade with me. I really need water, or I¡¯m a goner.¡± He said it with great sincerity and sent a few messages consecutively. Anyone could feel the urgency in his words. It was evident that he was really at the end of his rope. Shen Fei said, ¡°I really want to help you too, but I don¡¯t have much water left.¡± The Italian player said, ¡°No amount of help is too little. If you really can¡¯t, 60 kg is fine too.¡± Initially, the Japanese player was still a little hesitant. But when he saw this message, his pupils constricted. If the trade between Shen Fei and the Italian player was successful, then the trade between them would fall through completely. Furthermore, the resources of the Egyptian player were simply not enough for his needs.. Chapter 20 - Discovery of the Ruins Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Ding dong¡ª¡± Following the notification sound of the game, there was indeed a message from the Japanese player. The Japanese player said, ¡°I agree to your conditions.¡± Shen Fei smiled. The fish had taken the bait. ¡°Okay.¡± When everyone in the live stream saw this, the bullet chat was filled with laughter. ¡°At first, I still didn¡¯t understand what Shen Fei was trying to do. But later on, I understand.¡± ¡°He¡¯s so mean, but I like it so much. He asked the Italian player to be his accomplice and put on a show. How did he think of such an idea?¡± ¡°The Japanese player is panicking, he¡¯s panicking!¡± ¡°From this, we can see that Shen Fei¡¯s control over the hearts of people has reached a terrifying level. He has both strategy and schemes. How can the Japanese player win?¡± ¡°He¡¯s crushing with his intelligence. It¡¯s like a brainstorm. I¡¯m shivering in fear.¡± ¡°Actually, Shen Fei¡¯s methods are not uncommon in the business world. However, who would have thought that he would be able to pull off this show in a desert survival game? The Japanese player is dumbfounded. If he knew that Shen Fei and the Italian player are working together to trick him, they would be furious.¡± However, what was even more shocking was that Shen Fei didn¡¯t draw water from the lake like he did with the Italian players. Instead, he used the water from the small pond beside him. ¡°It seems like Shen Fei and the others were swimming here just now¡­¡± ¡°Previous commenter, please be more confident. Remove the ¡®it seems like¡¯.¡± ¡°You guys are too tactful. This is clearly bathwater!¡± Everyone was stunned by Shen Fei¡¯s actions. They all typed out ¡°well done¡± on the bullet chat. After all, everyone in Country Hua didn¡¯t have a very good impression of Japan. They were naturally excited to be able to trick their player. On the other hand, the Egyptian player did not know that the Japanese player had successfully made a deal with Shen Fei yet. The Egyptian player asked, ¡°Brother, do you still want to trade?¡± The Japanese player said, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve already made a trade with someone else.¡± For some reason, the scene in front of him felt somewhat familiar. A name appeared in the mind of the Egyptian player. He probed, ¡°Could it be Shen Fei?¡± The Japanese player said, ¡°It¡¯s him.¡± ??? Shen Fei! It¡¯s Shen Fei again! The player from Country Hua is the most cunning and insidious person in this world! Previously, Shen Fei appeared when he was trading with the Korean player. Now, he appeared again when he¡¯s trading with the Japanese player! The descendant of Ramesses was so angry that he was shaking. He did not notice the stone beneath his feet and instantly fell flat on his face. Even the audience of Country Hua sympathized a bit with him. ¡°I can¡¯t believe the descendant of the Pharaoh is doing so miserably. I almost feel like giving him a live stream gift to console him.¡± ¡°I just wonder about the extent of his trauma. He was intercepted by Shen Fei twice.¡± ¡°I just came out from the live stream of the descendant of Ramesses. You didn¡¯t see his expression. Although it was very tragic, one really couldn¡¯t help but laugh.¡± ¡°The audience in Egypt are also numb. They say that this is the worst Pharaoh they had ever encountered. They want to sign a petition to remove Ramesses from the line of Pharaohs.¡± ¡°This is the story of how the most miserable Pharaoh in history came to be. I guess the descendants of Ramesses and the Egyptian audience never want to see the words ¡®Shen Fei¡¯ again.¡± On the other side, the Japanese player looked at the water that he had obtained from the transaction. The quality of the water was still relatively clear. Other than the sand and stones that were not too obvious, the taste was just a little salty. If one did not try it carefully, they would not be able to taste it at all. However, he did not think too much about it. If he could see the bullet chat, he would realize that it was packed with similar comments. ¡°Run! This is bathwater!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t drink it!¡± It¡¯s a pity that he couldn¡¯t see the reminders from the viewers. The Japanese audience watched as he drank Shen Fei¡¯s bathwater. There was a moment of silence. ¡°He actually drank it. Country Hua¡¯s players really overstepped. How can they treat our player like this? Why did Italy get clean water resources? This is discrimination!¡± When the news reached the Japanese higher-ups, they were instantly enraged. The live stream was broadcasted globally. There was no way to hide what happened in the game. Great, now the entire world knew that their Japanese player had drunk bathwater. It was thoroughly humiliating. Japan said, ¡°We protest! Your Hua player has committed an inhumane act and damaged the friendly relation between the two countries. You must compensate and apologize for it.¡± Country Hua said, ¡°Sorry, but the individual actions of gamers should not be associated with the country.¡± It was an official statement that infuriated the Japanese, but there was nothing they could do. After all, the game and reality only had a one-way connection, and Country Hua wasn¡¯t unreasonable. Instead, it made them seem unreasonable. ¡­ Shen Fei still didn¡¯t know that due to his actions, reality had been thrown into chaos. At this moment, he was in a dilemma. There were two options placed in front of him. One was to rely on this oasis to start farming. The other was to continue exploring. Two different paths determined different directions and had a deep impact on the game. Choosing an oasis meant choosing a comfortable place. Although there was no danger, it also limited development. Choosing to continue exploring meant going astray, never knowing what the path ahead was like, whether it was good or bad. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s think about it later.¡± He shook his head and studied the eternal geomantic compass he had just obtained. The geomantic compass was extremely ancient in style and looked like it was somewhat dated. The surrounding words were a bit blurry. The compass needle in the middle in particular was missing a small corner, making people worry if it was still useful. Shen Fei turned it over and over again. He didn¡¯t find anything special. It was like an ordinary geomantic compass. Just as he was about to place it to the side, a beam of light shot out from the compass. The golden light enveloped the compass, making it look extraordinary. A small map appeared in the air. It was like a 3D map, and it looked very clear. There was a small red dot flickering in the middle, indicating that there were ruins nearby. It was as if fate had already made the decision. Just when Shen Fei was hesitating whether he should stay here or continue exploring, the heavens had already pointed out a path for him. The ruins on the eternal geomantic compass was the best choice. There might be new discoveries. Shen Fei did not hesitate to leave. Perhaps there was the element of adventure and exploration in his blood. Only by not settling for the present, not fearing the future, and accepting challenges can one lead an exciting life. Furthermore, this was a desert survival game, not a farming game. It was better to maintain the lead than to stagnate and get overtaken by others. This way, no matter what happened in the game, one could maintain a favorable position.. Chapter 21 - The Pyramid Ruins Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Just as Shen Fei was packing up, as he had guessed, the Egyptian and Arabian players also arrived at oases one after another. This meant that water was no longer scarce for a short period of time, and his monopoly would be broken. Everyone in the bullet chat expressed their admiration. ¡°I have to say that Shen Fei has really calculated everything. Dare I say that there¡¯s nothing he hasn¡¯t thought of?¡± ¡°Other people take things one step at a time and react accordingly. He practically foresaw everything that was going to happen in the future.¡± ¡°Is this what legendary big shots are like? He simply leaves us in the dust. Anyone that wants to be Shen Fei¡¯s enemy is simply courting death.¡± ¡°No matter how others perform, I¡¯m willing to call Shen Fei the best of all time. Big shot, give it your best. We¡¯ll cheer for you at your back.¡± At this moment, Shen Fei still didn¡¯t know that the other players had already discovered oases. Even if he knew, he wouldn¡¯t be surprised. After all, he had already predicted it. ¡°Let¡¯s begin our new adventure now.¡± After resting for a while, Shen Fei prepared to leave for the location indicated by the geomantic compass. It¡¯s southeast to the oasis. A line of big golden words appeared in the air. [Brave adventurer, you will follow the guidance of the eternal geomantic compass to the ancient land of eternal slumber, where the lament of death and the miracle of life reside. What awaits you? May God bless you and good luck to you.] The big golden words slowly disappeared. Shen Fei couldn¡¯t help but facepalm. The only flaw of this system was that it liked to keep people in suspense and deliberately make things sound mysterious. ¡®Eternal slumber, death, life¡­ what exactly is this place?¡¯ Shen Fei pondered. He suddenly thought of something. ¡°Pyramid!¡± Connecting the few clues together, only the pyramid fit the criteria. Shen Fei¡¯s gaze landed in front of him, with a hint of profoundness and serenity. ¡°Looks like this ruin should be a pyramid.¡± Monie and Monica looked around. They did not see the shadow of the desert eagle. It¡¯s uncertain whether it went to play or to rest. They looked a little depressed. After all, it was rare for them to get to know a new friend. They had not even known each other for long before they were going to separate. ¡°We wanted to say goodbye to Mo.¡± Mo was the name that Shen Fei and the rest gave to the desert eagle. Shen Fei consoled, ¡°It¡¯s not like we¡¯re not coming back. It¡¯s fine.¡± Just as the man and the two fairies were about to set off, they heard a sharp whistle. They saw that the small black dot in the sky was getting bigger and bigger, swooping down towards them. Who else could it be but the desert eagle? ¡°It¡¯s Mo! Mo is here to send us off!¡± Originally, Monie and Monica were crestfallen. At this moment, they suddenly became excited. They waved their hands towards the sky. The desert eagle slowed down, but it did not land on the ground. Instead, it was circling above Shen Fei¡¯s head. ¡°It¡¯s¡ª¡± An impossible guess came to Shen Fei. He heard Monie say, ¡°That¡¯s great. Mo said that it wants to come with us. It can¡¯t bear to part with us.¡± Monica added, ¡°To be more precise, it can¡¯t bear to part with our grilled fish.¡± The desert eagle flapped its wings and shot forward like an arrow. However, from time to time, it would turn around to look. It was as if it was trying to see if Shen Fei and the others had fallen behind. It was like an invisible leader. With the addition of the desert eagle, the two little fairies became even more lively. Shen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. He was even more confident about this trip to the ruins. Even though they hadn¡¯t known each other for long, while the desert eagle was difficult to tame, once it acknowledged someone, it would become the sincerest companion one could have. ¡°Master, let me sense the aura on this geomantic compass first.¡± The nature fairy could sense everything, and could vaguely predict the good and ill fortunes. They saw Monie fly into the air, and a warm white light enveloped the geomantic compass like holy light. Even the original geomantic compass seemed a little holy. Monie closed her eyes, and her eyelashes fluttered. ¡°I smell green¡­ a scent full of life. It¡¯s even very familiar, as if I¡¯ve returned to a certain embrace.¡± Immediately after, a black light descended from the sky, as if night had descended. It carried a sense of foreboding and danger. Monica covered her hand on the geomantic compass and frowned. ¡°An aura of despair lies everywhere ahead of us. The shadow of death persists. The souls that cannot find peace are wailing. They curse the people of this land day and night.¡± The two completely different answers stunned Shen Fei, ¡°Then who should I believe?¡± They were doubtlessly sisters. Monie and Monica looked at each other and said in unison, ¡°Me, of course.¡± They glared at each other indignantly and said again, ¡°Why are you imitating me!¡± Seeing that the two little fairies were almost about to start a physical fight, Shen Fei quickly separated them, ¡°Be good, now is not the time to quarrel.¡± Monie pulled on Shen Fei¡¯s sleeve, ¡°Master, listen to me. That place is clearly filled with life. How can there be despair?¡± Monica was not to be outdone. ¡°Master, don¡¯t listen to her. That place is very dangerous. You must be careful.¡± Fortunately, these two are small. If it were two grown women, they¡¯d probably tear Shen Fei¡¯s clothes into tatters if they kept tugging. ¡°Both of you have a point.¡± There should be a special reason that caused the two sisters¡¯ predictions to be completely opposite. But no matter what, Shen Fei had to personally make a trip. Perhaps both sisters were right, just as the system had hinted. After all, danger and opportunity coexisted. There was an old saying in Country Hua: ¡°if you don¡¯t enter the tiger¡¯s den, you won¡¯t get the tiger cub.¡± Without any hesitation, he embarked on the search for the pyramid ruins. Everyone in the broadcast room had different opinions about Shen Fei¡¯s choice. ¡°Looks like the big shot has decided to take the risk. This is the right way. After all, this is a desert survival game. Choosing to farm would be boring.¡± ¡°But this is so dangerous. If something happens along the way, it¡¯d be too late for regrets.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, why are your thoughts so pessimistic? Shen Fei is a big shot. He definitely won¡¯t meet any accidents.¡± ¡°That may be the case, but if you take risks often, you¡¯ll eventually run into danger. I think it¡¯s better to be safe than sorry, and manage the oasis properly first. After all, the others are about to find oases too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you¡¯re the one who¡¯s conservative-minded. According to the current resources and conditions, the oasis is limited, no matter how you manage it. It¡¯s better to find new opportunities.¡± ¡°That makes sense. Otherwise, the lead would be lost. After all, others have obtained oases as well, so there¡¯d be no difference..¡± Chapter 22 - Set Off! Exploring the Ruins Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Everyone was discussing Shen Fei¡¯s choice. Some said that it¡¯s better to take a risk. Rewards must be sought amidst danger. Others said that it¡¯s better to manage and farm properly, and seek victory in a stable situation. In any case, both sides sounded fairly reasonable. However, things didn¡¯t go very smoothly for players who arrived near the oasis, either. The yellow sand was roiling, and a figure was stumbling and struggling to walk. The player from Country M, Bruce, was covered in dust. When he saw the specks of green in front of him, the tall and strong man almost cried like a child weighing more than two hundred pounds. ¡°I finally see an oasis.¡± He quickened his pace, but the alarm he was carrying frantically began to glow red. This was the gadget he had chosen at the beginning. If danger approached, it would turn red. He had avoided many dangers on the way with it. Bruce stopped in his tracks and looked around vigilantly. However, there was nothing unusual amidst the wind and sand everywhere. He could not help but feel puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The alarm could only indicate that there was danger nearby, but nothing else. There were no sand dunes to block his vision nearby. He advanced carefully, but he did not notice that the sand not far away had collapsed inexplicably and even revealed a skeleton. There were rustling sounds, like countless bugs gathering. Unfortunately, they were covered by the sandstorm, so he did not hear any movement behind him. Those small bugs were approaching Bruce at an extremely fast speed. They were small, about the size of sand, and had yellow outer shells, making it impossible to distinguish them when they merged into the yellow sand. Those who did not know better would think that they were flowing yellow sand. By the time Bruce realized that something was wrong, the bugs had already rushed to his feet. ¡°God, what the hell are these?¡± Although those sand bugs were small and didn¡¯t have much offensive power, when tens of thousands of them gathered, their destructive power was not to be underestimated. After all, in large numbers, ants could kill even an elephant. Bruce could crush many of them with a single stomp. However, they kept coming without pause, as if there was no end to their numbers. ¡°Damn it, how many of these damn things are there?¡± He cursed incessantly. Some of the ones that he missed had already crawled onto his body. He kept striking them as if he was shaking off dust. However, doing this was useless. There were just too many bugs. If this went on, he was afraid that he would wind up dead. Bruce stopped dealing with these bugs and hurriedly ran towards the oasis. The surrounding ground collapsed, and countless sand bugs surged out. At the same time, white skeletons appeared. Likely, all the animals that passed by this place met their ends. Who would have expected that the oasis only a step away would be harboring such dangerous sand bugs? The bugs hid under the yellow sand, waiting for their chance to attack passing animals or humans, and were simply impossible to guard against. The player from Country Y, Jack, was quite lucky. He did not encounter any obstacles along the way and stepped into the oasis without much effort. He saw green trees surrounding him, and even a lake in front of him. Instantly, an ecstatic smile showed on his face. As a member of the special forces, he did not let his joy get to his head. Instead, he observed his surroundings vigilantly. Only when he saw that there were no large beasts did he slowly approach. The lake water was clear and transparent, and there were many lush aquatic plants growing on it. Jack remembered that some aquatic plants were edible. Then, both water and food were available. No one noticed a pair of eerie green eyes among the aquatic plants, glinting with a cold, bloodthirsty light, watching his every move. The surface of the lake rippled slightly, as if a breeze had blown past. When he looked again, the pair of eyes had already disappeared. ¡°Jack is really lucky. The player next door is nearly drowning in sand bugs. It seems that he¡¯s the second one to obtain an oasis.¡± ¡°What evil intentions can these little bugs have? It¡¯s just that there are too many of them.¡± However, both the live stream audience and Jack had rejoiced too soon . Bang! With a loud splash, a great bloody mouth emerged from the lake. If Jack had not reacted fast enough, half of his body would have been bitten off. He only managed to steady himself after taking a few steps back. When he focused, he realized it was a crocodile. It was several times larger than what he had seen in the real world. Black scales covered its body like armor, and the sharp teeth in its mouth made him shiver. The man and the crocodile stared at each other fiercely. The crocodile suddenly moved. Its was lightning-quick, leaving only a black afterimage in the air. ¡°Damn! That¡¯s a crocodile? What kind of crocodile is so fast?¡± The people in the live-stream were dumbfounded. They couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous for Jack. Jack rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the blow, but the crocodile¡¯s tail swept like a hammer, sending a strong gust towards his face. He quickly ducked. The hammer-like tail struck the tree. The tree that was more than half the height of a person snapped at the middle. Jack felt his scalp tingling, and he became even more alert. Other than them, there was another player who was ambushed as soon as they stepped into the oasis. It was a desert snake with excellent camouflage. Its body was slender, but it blended well with the surroundings. There was a predatory glare in its triangular head. It was obviously highly toxic. If that player hadn¡¯t been lucky enough to discover the desert snake¡¯s tracks, he might already be dead. Even so, his back was still covered in cold sweat. All in all, no matter which player it was, all encountered obstacles in the oasis. The desert creatures were extremely hostile to them and attacked fiercely. ¡°Could it be that these sand bugs, crocodile and snake are the difficulties one must experience to reach the oasis? Just like in other games, if you change the map, you have to face monsters and bosses.¡± ¡°But Shen Fei didn¡¯t encounter such things before, and his oasis isn¡¯t dangerous. Their treatments really are differential.¡± ¡°Have you guys forgotten about that eagle¡­¡± Everyone came to a realization then. It was precisely because the twin fairies could communicate with the desert eagle that it did not attack immediately, and allowed Shen Fei to enter the oasis effortlessly. ¡°No one else has this kind of luck. He¡¯s truly the chosen one.¡± ¡°Choosing the twin fairies is like using a cheat. If other gamers knew, they would regret it so much.¡± Compared to the difficulties others were facing, the desert eagle even accompanied Shen Fei on his journey. It was equivalent to having another bodyguard. Under the firmament, the agile and swift figure of the desert eagle turned into a small black dot to scout for Shen Fei. With a desert eagle in the sky, no movement could escape its eyes. On the ground, there was also the twin fairies to warn him. It could be said that this was a two-pronged approach. This kind of treatment made even the audience in the live stream a bit envious.. Chapter 23 - The Awakened Mummies Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The help of the desert eagle was equivalent to having a pair of eyes in the sky. It could help him to avoid a lot of risks. Even so, Shen Fei was still somewhat worried. After all, Monica had sensed the aura of death and danger earlier. This desert was full of dangers, not to mention that the ruins were completely new and had yet to be explored. No one knew what was there. It¡¯s just like exploring a game dungeon. There¡¯s no knowing what kind of monsters he¡¯ll encounter. Shen Fei hesitated for a moment and decided to give the mithril set to Monica, who has the best combat ability. Compared to her sister, Monie, as a dark fairy, Monica had not just the ability to release curses, but also excellent combat ability. Monie was more akin to the team healer that applied all kinds of blessings and positive status. ¡°Monica, put this on.¡± The mithril set could change according to the size of the owner¡¯s body. There was a flash of white light, and it fit perfectly on Monica. It was like a pool of moonlight wrapped around her exquisite body. In particular, the neckline in the middle was in a deep V shape, extending all the way down. On the lower half of her body was a pair of extremely short pants, revealing her milk-like skin. It was like some sort of uniform temptation. Although Monica¡¯s figure was petite, every part that should exist was present. The undulating mountains and valley attracted the full attention of the people in the live stream. ¡°Eh, the screen is dirty. I want to lick it.¡± ¡°Oh my god, I didn¡¯t expect there to be such depths to Monica.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, I suspect you¡¯re being lewd and there¡¯s evidence.¡± ¡°Awww, I¡¯m a girl, and I¡¯m enjoying it.¡± ¡°Previous commenters, you guys are so useless. Can we have 10,000 sign a petition in blood for Monica to grow up?¡± At this moment, Shen Fei did not know that the viewers in the live-stream were already indulging in fantasies. His slightly admiring gaze swept past Monica¡¯s body, and he sincerely praised, ¡°You look very good in it.¡± After being praised by him like this, Monica¡¯s pointy ears started to turn pink. It was as if the colorful clouds on the horizon had landed on her body. Shen Fei looked at the geomantic compass in his hand. There¡¯s still some distance between them and the ruins. If they were to walk, it would probably delay their journey by a lot. He looked to the side in the corner of his eye and saw that there was still some wood left to build the house, neatly arranged there. He immediately had an idea and decided to follow the previous method. Previously, he did not have enough materials, so he could only build a wooden board to surf the sand. Now, all this wood was enough for him to showcase his skills. Everyone in the live stream saw him tinkering with something. Not long after, a small yacht was made. Although it looked a little rough, being able to make something like this in a short time was already the best that could happen. ¡°Wow, I just want to ask if there¡¯s anything he can¡¯t do.¡± ¡°He used wooden planks to surf the sand earlier. This is really an upgraded version. He¡¯s close to creating a speedboat. I won¡¯t find it strange if he creates aircraft carriers in the future.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing unusual here. We are already a mature audience. We have to learn to be calm. After all, this big shot is not an ordinary person. We can¡¯t judge him with ordinary thoughts.¡± Shen Fei sat inside and packed his things simply. Then, he called for Monie and Monica to start their journey. He activated the talent of the ¡°Desert Emperor¡±. If there were no waves, he would create waves. The sand that was half the height of a person suddenly lifted, as if it were really a huge wave on the surface of the sea. Wave after wave, it crashed onto the wooden boat. Like an arrow that was released from a bow, Shen Fei and the boat sped forward with a ¡°whoosh¡±. The speed was much faster than before, and also more comfortable. Everyone in the live stream was amazed. Along the way, everything was calm. Nothing happened. Shen Fei sat on the boat leisurely. Compared to the other live streams, where players were frazzled from fighting with the oases bosses, Shen Fei was extremely comfortable.. Following the instructions of the geomantic compass, the ruins quickly appeared in front of Shen Fei. Similar to what he had guessed, it was indeed a pyramid. The huge sphinx statue stood at the front like the most loyal sentinel, watching Shen Fei¡¯s arrival. The pyramid looked rather ancient. Even though some parts of it had fallen off, revealing the mottled walls, its former glory could not be concealed. A corner of sealed history was lifted, and the civilization buried in the yellow sand finally revealed its mysterious face. Looking at the majestic building in front of them, expressions abounded among people in the live stream. However, they found that Shen Fei suddenly stood at his original spot, not moving forward. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Could it be that Shen Fei is stunned into a daze?¡± ¡°The pyramid is right ahead. Hurry up and charge in.¡± ¡°Hurry up and go in. I¡¯m dying to know what¡¯s inside the pyramid.¡± Everyone in the live stream was very puzzled, but they didn¡¯t notice Shen Fei¡¯s expression change as his gaze fell onto the yellow sand. Due to the talent of the Desert Emperor, he formed a subtle connection with the yellow sand and could clearly feel that there was something under the sand. The yellow sand suddenly roiled, but it wasn¡¯t because of Shen Fei¡¯s manipulation. In the blink of an eye¡ª Boom! A loud sound startled everyone in the live stream. The desert not far away suddenly caved in, turning into extremely dangerous quicksand. Something was struggling to crawl out from the ground. It was as if Shen Fei¡¯s arrival had awakened some kind of ancient and mysterious existence. A pair of withered hands appeared on the ground. The decayed bandages were stained with the color of yellow sand, full of Egyptian characteristics and fluttering in the wind. What¡¯s most abundant and famous in Egypt besides pyramids? In the live stream, a word appeared in everyone¡¯s mind: ¡°mummy¡±! An army of countless mummies crawled out of the ground, densely packed, as if this land was where they reposed. Even though the bandages on their bodies were decayed and tattered, it did not mean that they lacked combat prowess. Moreover, these mummies were armed with all sorts of weapons and looked like they were well-trained. It was hard not to make guesses regarding their identities. Perhaps they were once warriors who had chosen to enter an eternal slumber in this place to protect the Pharaoh¡¯s mausoleum. They would definitely kill any invaders on the spot without hesitation. There were only two black holes left where their eyeballs should be. It was a chilling sight. Countless mummies instantly surrounded Shen Fei and the others, like wrapping a dumpling. This time, Shen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. Seeing the scene in front of them, everyone in the live stream couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous for Shen Fei.. Chapter 24 - The Most Unfortunate Mummies in History Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios These mummies came towards them menacingly. No fear showed in Shen Fei¡¯s face. He wasn¡¯t afraid of the living, let alone the dead. With the talent of the ¡°Desert Emperor¡±, he was the king of this land covered in sand! The originally calm sandstorm became violent and raging, and the sky was filled with yellow. A pair of incomparably huge hands suddenly appeared between heaven and earth. It smacked towards those mummies with speed, accuracy and ruthlessness. Many mummies were instantly knocked down like ants. Even so, there was still a continuous stream of mummies emerging from the ground. Shen Fei raised his hand slightly, and a trace of yellow sand surrounded his fingertips. Under his command, it was like an arrow leaving the bow, instantly piercing through several mummies. Like a skewer, they were strung together and could no longer move. The giant hand made of yellow sand in the air could crush many mummies with a single slap. At the same time, the sand on the ground was not idle either. The sand seemed to come alive and began to flow spontaneously. Just as the mummies were walking, they suddenly sank into the sand and could no longer escape. The sand slowly swallowed them. These mummies did not have much intelligence. Attacking was only an instinct engraved in them. They were guarding this ruin. How could they possibly help the mummies who were trapped in quicksand? Some of their own kind would even walk over their heads. It was truly tragic to the extreme. The desert eagle in the sky also came to help. Its sharp claws were the best swords and sabers, tearing the mummy¡¯s bandages to tatters. Although the mummy could not feel any pain, it still slowed them down. Monica took the opportunity to launch an attack. It was a small one, but it was full of vigor. The mithril sword drew a cold light in the air. There was a black mist wrapped around it with ill omen and danger. It was the light of Monica¡¯s curse. She rushed into the pack of mummies. With her advantage in size and agility, she was like a hot knife slicing through butter. The scene was extremely brutal. Those mummies were moving very slowly in the first place. Coupled with the interference and obstruction of the yellow sand and the desert eagle, they had no time to divert their attention to deal with Monica. This gave her the opportunity to take advantage. In a short while, all kinds of broken limbs and bandages fell onto the ground. The people in the live stream were worried about Shen Fei at first. Seeing this scene, however, they started to worry about the mummies instead. ¡°Who¡¯d expect Monica to be so fierce despite her petite appearance? She¡¯s so scary. Indeed, fairies cannot be judged by their appearances.¡± ¡°Everyone, pay attention. Monica is coming over with a 100-meter machete. She allowed these mummies to run for 99 meters first.¡± ¡°What should we do? I¡¯m a little worried. What if Shen Fei and the rest cut down enough mummies to turn them into an endangered species?¡± ¡°This time, it¡¯s the Egyptians¡¯ turn to panic. In the future, they will definitely not let Shen Fei enter pyramids.¡± ¡°As expected of the big shot. If it were anyone else, they would have been trounced by the mummies.¡± Everyone looked at the exciting scene. Shen Fei used a wide variety of attacks. They couldn¡¯t help but express their admiration, ¡°The talent of the Desert Emperor is simply too useful. Shen Fei is like a cheat. I¡¯d like to share some of his luck.¡± ¡°Although this talent is very powerful, I feel that it¡¯s mainly because Shen Fei knows how to use it. If it were someone else, they definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to reach such a powerful level.¡± ¡°That makes sense. There¡¯s nothing to say here aside from the fact that Shen Fei is awesome.¡± While the people in the live stream were engaged in heated discussion, Shen Fei¡¯s battle had also reached its end. He began to scavenge for his loot. He pulled out all the weapons in the mummies¡¯ hands. For some that could not be pulled out, he simply let Monica chop off the hand along with the weapon. He did not even spare the bandages on the mummies. They might come in handy for something in the future. Like a swamp of locust passing through, Shen Fei looted everything that could possibly be looted. It could be said that there wasn¡¯t a single hair left. It was a perfect rendition of how there¡¯s nothing beyond one¡¯s ability as long as one could imagine it. Everyone in the live stream was shocked. The mummies??? ¡°I suddenly feel sorry for these mummies. Really, out of everyone, why did they have to provoke Shen Fei?¡± ¡°The mummies: I may not be human, but you, Shen Fei, are truly shameless.¡± ¡°Mummies: don¡¯t come over!¡± There¡¯s still a portion of mummies that were still struggling at death¡¯s gates, possibly because they were frightened by Shen Fei¡¯s vicious actions. They looked at their bare companions, then at the large roll of bandages in Shen Fei¡¯s hands. A look of fear flashed across their empty eyes. Their movements were originally slow, but at this moment, they somehow moved at an unprecedented speed. With a ¡°swoosh¡±, they retreated back to where they were supposed to be. Some mummies even bumped into each other in their hurry. They simply stuck their heads into the yellow sand and acted like they could not be seen, though they were just deceiving themselves. Everyone in the live stream almost laughed until their stomachs hurt. At this moment, Shen Fei couldn¡¯t be bothered with the remaining few. Without the mummies¡¯ obstruction, he entered the pyramid without a hitch. He took out the torch he had prepared beforehand. The light inside was very dim, and the torch could only illuminate a small area nearby. Most places were shrouded in darkness. From the outside, this ruins looked very massive. After entering, its interior was even more so, and unimaginably spacious. Shen Fei fumbled forward carefully. Monie and Monica guarded his front and back to prevent any accidents. Shen Fei could vaguely see something on the stone wall beside him. He leaned closer to take a look. Those were extremely ancient words. He didn¡¯t know what they meant. Other than that, there were some drawings. Perhaps it was due to the passage of time that most of these drawings were missing. Even if one could somehow distinguish them, it was impossible to connect them together. There was no way to approach it. Moreover, he felt that the walls were uneven and some of them were full of holes, as if they had been chewed on by something. At the same time, the people in the live stream also started researching. ¡°Is there any big shots in history who can explain it to us? I feel like I¡¯m illiterate. It¡¯s completely indecipherable to me.¡± ¡°I majored in history. I can tell you clearly that these words can only be understood by those who specialize in Ancient Egypt. They are too ancient. It¡¯s best to get experts and professors to translate them.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t work, the image is a little blurry. Furthermore, a lot of it is incomplete. I can¡¯t understand anything from looking at it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make a hunch. The patterns and words on this probably describe the origins of these ruins.¡± ¡°That¡¯s completely meaningless. What else could it possibly be about?¡± ¡°Hang on, let me ask the big shot from our major. He¡¯s very knowledgeable about Ancient Egypt..¡± Chapter 25 - Discovered Fire Iron Ore Veins! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Just as Shen Fei was studying these things, Monie and Monica suddenly stared in front of them. Their pointy ears moved, and they said in unison, ¡°There seems to be movement ahead.¡± Shen Fei listened carefully, but he didn¡¯t hear anything. He stared ahead. The black tunnel seemed to be some unknown creature with a great gaping mouth. A chilly wind blew over, carrying the scent of decay and death. He looked at it quietly for a while but found nothing. The fairies had better hearing. They could hear movements from over a hundred meters away. Hence, he did not suspect if the sisters had heard wrongly. Monie and Monica frowned. ¡°That sound is getting closer.¡± As their voices fell, Shen Fei vaguely heard a faint rustling sound. If one didn¡¯t listen carefully, it would be easy to miss it. He suddenly felt uneasy, ¡°What is this sound?¡± The sisters shook their heads, indicating that they did not know either. Rustle¡ªrustle¡ª The sound became more and more obvious, and the commotion gradually grew bigger. Even the people in the live stream could hear it. Furthermore, it was speeding towards Shen Fei¡¯s location. Something seemed to be brewing in the darkness. It was so dark that even the air appeared to feel a little cramped. Inexplicably, even the people in the live stream suddenly became nervous and didn¡¯t even dare to breathe loudly. Because of that unknown existence, even the comments became much fewer. Shen Fei stared in front of him. Before discovering the true appearance of that thing, he didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. It would be great if the desert eagle could be here. Perhaps it could fly to the front and investigate. Furthermore, it was the king of the sky, so it was extremely safe in the sky. No creature could threaten it. However, no matter how large the ruins were, they¡¯re still an indoor building. Due to the restrictions of the venue, the desert eagle¡¯s ability could not be used freely here. Therefore, Shen Fei had it stay outside to watch the surroundings, and did not let it follow him inside. Just as the atmosphere became strange, the area in front of them seemed to have become even darker. In the blink of an eye, that black thing surged over like a tide, and they finally saw what it was. Everyone was shocked. Even Shen Fei¡¯s eyes flashed with shock and wariness. It¡¯s scarabs! The dense swarm of scarabs was like a surging black wave. They swept up waves half the height of a person that could easily swallow a person. Furthermore, unlike the scarabs in reality, their bodies looked even larger. Each of them was the size of an adult¡¯s fist. Sharp and tiny fangs grew out of their mouths like saw teeth. The scarabs covered the sky and the earth like a god of death descending, casting down a shadow here. It was filled with death and despair. Be it the ceiling or the surrounding walls, their shadows were everywhere. Shen Fei finally understood why the wall were so uneven and full of holes. It must be caused by these bugs. No one would underestimate their power. ¡°Master, what should we do now?¡± Monie was a little anxious. As a fairy, although she had the ability to communicate with everything, she yearned for light. She abhorred these dark creatures that came from underground the most. Shen Fei wasn¡¯t afraid of the mummy from before because he had a way to deal with them. However, the scarabs¡¯ outer shells were hard as steel. It¡¯s probably hard to break through their defenses. Furthermore, there¡¯s very little sand around here. Coupled with the fact that there were simply too many scarabs, it was clearly not a wise decision to fight them head-on. If he angered them, the gains would not make up for the losses. At that moment, Shen Fei was in a dilemma. However, the scarabs wouldn¡¯t give Shen Fei so much time to think. Seeing that outsiders were invading, they instantly became excited. The sound of gnawing saw teeth was like countless silkworms chewing on mulberry leaves, making one¡¯s hair stand on end. It was as if they were sizing up where to start biting Shen Fei. If nothing goes wrong, in less than a second, Shen Fei will turn into a pile of bones. The scarabs could be considered the most terrifying creatures in the pyramid. There¡¯s nothing they couldn¡¯t eat. Just as they were about to attack, a black light descended from the sky and enveloped the scarabs. Surprisingly, the originally restless scarabs actually showed signs of calming down. Monica stepped up and said confidently, ¡°Master, let me try.¡± As a dark fairy, she had a natural affinity with these creatures. She might be able to try communicating with these scarabs. Even so, Shen Fei still warned, ¡°Be careful. If something goes wrong, retreat immediately.¡± Monica nodded her head and came to the middle of the scarabs. Indeed, the agitated scarabs quieted down. She slowly extended her hand, and a black light enveloped all the scarabs. Monica¡¯s light flickered. No one knew what was going on. Although those scarabs had quieted down, they were still a real threat. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be any accidents, right?¡± Seeing the worry on Shen Fei¡¯s face, Monie consoled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master. We have to believe in Monica¡¯s ability, right?¡± Very soon, Monica flew back. Her expression was a little excited as she said, ¡°Master, these scarabs told me that the pyramid ruins came from a certain primitive civilization. They had already developed to the Iron Age, and there is even a fine iron ore vein under these ruins.¡± Shen Fei was greatly astonished, and instantly stunned on the spot. Fine iron ore vein! The significance of this was incomparably great. Right now, everyone either had initial choices for weapons or was unarmed. After all, there were too few materials to make weapons with in the desert. Even if there were, there would only be things like wood or stone. Even if one forged weapons with it, they wouldn¡¯t be sturdy. But now, Monica brought news that there was a large amount of fine iron ore veins below. How could it not be tempting? ¡°Monica, you are really my lucky star.¡± In his excitement, Shen Fei could not help but hug Monica and give her a kiss on her face. Two red spots instantly appeared on Monica¡¯s snow-white skin, so much so that the color spread all over her body. Even her exposed skin had a faint pink color. Fortunately, the light was dim, so it¡¯s hard to see clearly. Otherwise, Shen Fei and the people in the live stream would be able to see that her entire body appeared like a cooked shrimp. ¡°Master, you¡¯re so annoying!¡± After saying that, Monica hid behind Monie.. Chapter 26 - The Ancient Throne Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When the people in the live streaming channel saw this, their blood boiled. ¡°How shameless! Monica is so small! She¡¯s probably not even an adult yet!¡± ¡°Let go of that fairy and let me do it!¡± ¡°Big guy in the previous comment, aren¡¯t you afraid of Monica¡¯s 100-meter machete anymore?¡± ¡°I dare say that only Shen Fei can do this. If anyone else tried it, Monica will directly throw a light of dark curse over. She will make you lose any ability to have descendants or fall in love.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, what you said is too true.¡± Shen Fei wore an embarrassed expression, and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I¡¯m just too excited.¡± However, Monie¡¯s expression became displeased. Her little mouth pouted. ¡°Master, you kissed sister. Why didn¡¯t you kiss me? Do you not like Monie? Monie is really useless. Monie isn¡¯t as impressive as sister, who can help you solve your problems.¡± After saying that, her eyes turned red, and her tears immediately fell like pearls. Coupled with her angelic and pure face, her crying was enough to melt hearts and make people wish they could give Monie everything. Shen Fei was suddenly at a loss, ¡°Monica, don¡¯t cry. I like you too. You¡¯re also very capable.¡± Monica sobbed. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it, unless Master kisses me too.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Shen Fei suddenly hesitated. Seeing his hesitation, Monica cried even harder, thinking that Shen Fei didn¡¯t like her. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and kiss her. The feeling was different from when he kissed Monica. At that time, he was overwhelmed by joy and excitement, and was not moved at all. This time, Shen Fei looked at the little Monie in front of him. She was like an exquisite doll in a shop window. Her milk-like skin was smooth and without any pores. It was like touching jelly. It was cold and slightly sweet. One could not help but feel intoxicated. When the people in the live stream saw this, they only had respect. ¡°Only big shot Shen Fei could still flirt at such a time.¡± ¡°Why is it that he can kiss two girls at the same time and not get into trouble, while I got slapped twice and still get called a scumbag!?¡± ¡°I¡¯m really envious of Shen Fei. I¡¯d like to ask if he has any techniques. Please teach me, poor old me has been single for more than ten years.¡± ¡°I think all of you are overthinking. They are clearly in a platonic master-servant relationship.¡± ¡°Master and servant? Is that like what I think it is? Those who understand it would understand. Hehe.¡± The comments in the live stream were already deviating wildly. Meanwhile, Shen Fei finally managed to appease Monie and Monica. Due to Monica¡¯s affinity and communication, the scarabs no longer had any enmity towards Shen Fei. They retreated underground again. Before leaving, they gave Monica the map of the remains. No one was more familiar with these ruins than these scarabs. Their powerful vitality allowed them to survive for a century. Even without food, they could survive by hibernating to preserve the energy their bodies needed. They only woke from their slumber when they sensed strangers intruding. After listening to Monica¡¯s explanation, Shen Fei felt a little emotional. Although these bugs were inconspicuous, they were the ones that had survived the longest. On the other hand, those powerful creatures were long lost to the tides of history. ¡°Master, are we going to the fine iron ore veins now?¡± Shen Fei shook his head, ¡°No, let¡¯s check other places first.¡± Based on his current ability and lack of tools, it was impossible for him to mine the ore veins. Anyway, the fine ore mine would always be here. It wouldn¡¯t be too late to find a way to mine it later. For now, it was better to finish exploring these ruins first. Monica led the way. Shen Fei continued to move forward. Along the way, he did not encounter any other powerful threats. Shen Fei suspected that it was because of those scarabs. After all, these scarabs were like a dense tide, and they had no natural predators in the ruins. They could be said to be invincible, so other creatures would naturally take a detour. ¡°Looks like I really have to thank the scarabs. Not only did they tell us such important information about the fine iron ore veins, they even gave us a map. At the same time, they even helped to clear the roadblocks. This time, Monica can be said to have done a great service.¡± Hearing Shen Fei¡¯s praise, Monica puffed up her chest proudly, and her little wings flapped even more vigorously. After walking for an unknown amount of time, the path in front finally opened up. A dazzling palace appeared in front of Shen Fei, causing people to sigh at the wisdom and creativity of humanity. This building had simply exceeded the level of culture at that time. There were stone pillars in the middle of the hall, and all kinds of ferocious beasts were carved on them. They were vivid and lifelike, as if they would come to life in the next second. In the surroundings, there were exquisite boxes. After being sealed in these dark ruins for so many years, their surfaces were covered in dust. Shen Fei opened them. Inside were all sorts of gold and silver jewelry. Although the workmanship was still rough, their abundance made up for it. The most amazing architecture here was the throne at the top of the main hall. It was made of pure gold. Unlike other crude structures, every carve that shaped it was extremely refined. It was as if they could see the former ruler sitting on it ardently and giving commands. A majestic and domineering feeling overwhelmed them, making them want to prostrate themselves in worship. Even so, it was unable to withstand the ravages of time. The erosion of sandstorms caused it to lose its luster. Having lost its master, it fell into a deep slumber along with the surrounding burial items. Shen Fei slowly walked forward and touched the patterns on the throne. It was as if he had returned to the ancient and mysterious era in the past. A faint sigh could be heard, crossing the distance between time and space, as if there was someone who was like this before. Shen Fei noticed the unevenness under his hand. Only then did he realize that there was a mysterious ancient Egyptian text on the armrest. From the traces, it was obvious that it was carved afterwards. Unfortunately, after observing for a long time, he still did not know what it meant. At the same time, in the real world, ever since Shen Fei discovered the ancient Egyptian ruins, the various governments started to gather the professional archaeologists. Unfortunately, there was no progress for the time being. In order to speed things up, Country Hua led the way and gathered all the world¡¯s archaeologists for a video conference, especially regarding Egypt. The purpose was to figure out what the text Shen Fei had discovered meant. They had a feeling that something important was hidden in this sealed history. Many hands made light work. Soon, they finally deciphered this mysterious text. ¡°Verdant mountains and turquoise waters are worth more than their weight in silver and gold.¡± ??? Everyone looked at each other and were stunned on the spot. They had many guesses, but never expected this to be the message.. Chapter 27 - Seed of Life and Essence of Life Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Soon, the news of the mysterious ancient Egyptian text on the throne spread throughout the Internet. ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter. ¡®Verdant mountains and turquoise waters are worth more than their weight in silver and gold¡¯. Did people in that era have such good awareness?¡± ¡°This game feels so real.¡± ¡°Do you still think that this is a game? What kind of game can be so powerful? The virtual reality is reflected in reality. I suspect that this is a lost civilization. The ruins that big shot Shen Fei discovered also exist.¡± ¡°Do you think it¡¯s transmigration?¡± ¡°The person above has such a big imagination. After sci-fi, it¡¯s transmigration. Will it be followed by a fantasy world next?¡± ¡°Anyway, this has given us a wake-up call. We really have to protect our environment.¡± Shen Fei still doesn¡¯t know that the people in the real world had already deciphered it, or that it had become a trending topic. Just as he was studying the meaning of those words¡­ ¡°Master!¡± Monie¡¯s voice brought Shen Fei out of his thoughts. He saw that Monie was a little excited, and her cheeks were flushed. ¡°I feel the aura of life.¡± As she wasn¡¯t able to help Shen Fei previously, Monica had been feeling a little down. At this moment, she was circling around Shen Fei. Finally, she landed on the throne and pointed at a ruby in the middle. ¡°It¡¯s here. That aura of life came from here.¡± Shen Fei looked at the ruby. Its color was extremely dazzling. Not even time could cause its vibrancy to fade. It was like an eternal rose blooming in the desert, becoming an unchanging scenery. He couldn¡¯t help but touch it. It was cold to the touch, and the ruby was protruding. He pressed it without thinking. There was a ¡°click¡± sound, as if gears were turning. An empty compartment appeared below the throne. The small box slowly rose up and appeared in front of Shen Fei. It was actually floating in midair, with an appearance like a Rubik¡¯s Cube. A faint halo surrounded it, making it look mysterious and magical. It was like a small sphere. Everyone in the live stream was amazed by the scene before them. ¡°The things that happened in the ruins are just too magical. This doesn¡¯t feel like something that could be produced by a civilization of that era at all, but a civilization at a higher level.¡± ¡°Could it be Pandora¡¯s Box? Something bad will happen once you open it.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, can¡¯t you think of something better? You¡¯re too pessimistic. I don¡¯t think this box looks like it. It must be some kind of powerful gadget.¡± Monie said confidently, ¡°This is it. The aura of life is getting stronger and stronger. There¡¯s definitely something good inside. Master, quickly open it and take a look.¡± With her guarantee, Shen Fei was assured. He slowly opened it and saw a flash of dazzling white light. It was so bright that he could barely open his eyes. A black seed and a small white bottle were lying inside. Monie and Monica exclaimed in unison. ¡°They¡¯re the Seed of Life and the Essence of Life!¡± Although Shen Fei didn¡¯t know the use of those two objects, he could tell from the excited expressions of the two little fairies that they were undoubtedly good stuff. ¡°The Seed of Life can grow into the Tree of Life, and the Essence of Life can catalyze the growth of the Tree of Life. I didn¡¯t expect such good things to exist in these ruins.¡± Monie and Monica circled around the box. Their eyes were glued to it. They could not bear to look away. Shen Fei carefully picked up the Seed of Life. The small black seed had green patterns on it. It appeared extremely mysterious. And when he opened the bottle, a refreshing and strange fragrance seeped out. The two little fairies in particular both had intoxicated expressions. Their little faces flushed red as if they had drunk too much wine. At the same time, the system notification sound rang. [You have obtained Seed of Life] [You have obtained Essence of Life] [You have obtained Spatial Magic Box] [Spatial Magic Box Yes/No] Shen Fei did not hesitate to pick ¡®Yes¡¯. He looked at the box in his hand in surprise. Compared to the Seed of Life and Essence of Life, this box looked a little ordinary. He initially thought that it had no effect and was only used to store these two things. ¡°The Spatial Magic Box, could it be¡­¡± A guess appeared in Shen Fei¡¯s mind. In order to verify it, he returned to the original path, where the bandages and weapons from the mummies were piled up. Those weapons were clearly much bigger than the box. Shen Fei placed them above the box. With a flash of white light, those things disappeared. Shen Fei was just worrying about how these things might take several batches to be transported. Now a solution had arrived right in his hour of need. ¡°Great!¡± He began to plunder without restraint. He didn¡¯t even spare the jewelry in the palace. In any case, he had the magic box with him, so he moved everything he could. The people in the live stream watched as Shen Fei ransacked the place, as if he was strolling in his own backyard. ¡°Big shot Shen Fei might as well be cheating. Look at the rewards. It¡¯s simply a great harvest. Furthermore, there wasn¡¯t even any danger along the way.¡± ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter. I think those mummies were here to give away free equipment. Then, the scarabs came to provide information and the map. In the end, there¡¯s nothing else to give, so it just gave a spatial magic box so that he could take the entire ruins with him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible. If the Magic Box is big enough, I suspect that the big shot would even take the pyramid with him.¡± ¡°Shen Fei¡¯s style always differs from the others. It really feels good to watch it. While the others are still struggling in battle, he has already finished exploring the ruins and even packed quite a few things to bring back. He¡¯s basically leaving everyone in the dust.¡± The discussion in the live stream was heated. On the other side, Shen Fei was almost done looting. He took away almost all the weapons and prepared to return. It was only a matter of a while before returning to the accommodations. The journey and the return trip took only half a day in total. It was simply inconceivably fast. On the other side, those who had arrived at oases were still engaged in hard battles. After all, it was equivalent to a newly opened mini-dungeon with a large amount of rewards. Thus, the guardians of the desert were definitely not easy to deal with. No one had good luck like Shen Fei. Being able to communicate with the desert eagle meant avoiding the battle. If other competitors knew, they would probably be green with envy. Looking at the floor full of weapons, Shen Fei estimated that he wouldn¡¯t be able to use that many. He planned to keep some of them. As for the rest, he would put all of them up for trading. There should be quite a few people who needed them.. Chapter 28 - Brightmoon Bow Blueprint Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Some people were still fighting against the desert creatures, while others were exhausted. Coupled with the severe wear and tear of their weapons, they could only leave the oasis temporarily to rest. Just as they were about to browse the trade section to see if there was anything good, they were stunned by the sudden system notifications. [Shen Fei put up the Skeleton Blade] [Shen Fei put up the Skeleton Blade] [Shen Fei put up the Skeleton Dagger] [[Shen Fei put up an incomplete weapon] ¡­ The Egyptian player¡¯s eyes could not help but widen when he read the news. Although he had yet to enter the oasis, he had already killed most of the desert creatures. According to gaming terminology, he only had half of the health left to beat. ¡°How did he get so many weapons?!¡± Weapons in the desert were extremely hard to obtain. Not only did Shen Fei reach the oasis first, he also has a large amount of water resources. With painstaking effort, they reached the oases one after another and were just a bit away from catching up to Shen Fei. By then, Shen Fei would no longer have the advantage. He wouldn¡¯t be able to remain forceful. The Egyptian competitor held a lot of grudges with Shen Fei and planned to settle the entire score in the end. Only a short time had passed, and Shen Fei somehow attained a large amount of weapons. Regardless of the quality of these weapons, the quantity alone was a little scary. Furthermore, how did he transport so many weapons back in such a short time? Many people were filled with doubts, but most of them went crazy. After all, a weapon in hand could greatly increase survivability and allow them to protect themselves. In the real world, he was a broadcaster. Later on, when he came to the game, many fans came over to watch. Ding ding ding! Not long after Shen Fei put up the items, someone sent a message after only a few seconds. ¡°Big shot, to be honest, I¡¯m your long-lost brother. Can you give me a few handy weapons?¡± ¡°Big brother! Please trade with me. I really need these weapons.¡± ¡°Big shot, I¡¯ll die without these weapons. Please save me. I¡¯ll give you anything you want. I can even prostitute myself to you!¡± ¡°I¡¯m one of the top ten richest people in the world. As long as you give me a weapon, I¡¯ll give you a billion when we get out of this game!¡± ¡°Nice to meet you, sir. I¡¯m a descendant of the royal family. If you can trade with me, I¡¯ll give you unimaginable wealth and status.¡± ¡°I¡¯m an arms wholesaler. Give me weapons and you can buy as many armaments as you want when we get out. Even if you want rocket photon cannons, I¡¯ll get them for you.¡± Shen Fei scanned through them. The content was as exaggerated as possible. They all wanted to buy weapons and trade. If they weren¡¯t in this magical game, just looking at the content, he would have thought they were swindlers. But what these people said was obviously true. All of them had extraordinary statuses, and even the world-class celebrities and stars were among them. On the other side¡­ The Iceland beauty was caught in a bitter battle and was fighting with the desert creatures. At this moment, her face was in a sorry state and her makeup was smudged. Even so, it could be seen that she was a beauty and her looks were not bad. As she was wearing a tight top, the top half of her body was very shapely. The people in the live stream were reluctant to look away. She was panting, and her chests were bouncing. She checked the notifications. Shen Fei didn¡¯t reply. She couldn¡¯t help but frown. Maybe there were too many messages requesting for purchase. Shen Fei didn¡¯t notice it, so he ignored it. The Icelandic beauty thought for a moment before sending a few more photos. ¡°Hello, handsome. I really need a weapon now. Can you make a trade with me?¡± Even if Shen Fei has a lot of weapons, there are too many players in the game. She has to put up enough chips to attract Shen Fei¡¯s attention. Otherwise, if others beat her to it, it¡¯d be too late for regrets. This time, Shen Fei saw her message very quickly. Although the woman in the photo was in a sorry state, and her face was covered in dust, her pair of limpid eyes were pitiful with a hint of ambiguity. The deep ravine on her chest, which was covered in sweat that slowly flowed down the ravine, caused one¡¯s imagination to run wild. Apart from these provocative photos, there was another message. [Brightmoon Bow blueprint] [A bow with the power of the moon. It can absorb the essence of heaven and earth, producing great power. Suitable for use by natural fairies.] There was very little introduction about the Brightmoon Bow. There were only a few sentences, but it was not difficult to tell from them that this Brightmoon Bow had extraordinary power. Most importantly, it was suitable for use by natural fairies. Shen Fei was more persuaded by this. Ever since the mithril set displayed great power in Monica¡¯s hands, Shen Fei gave the set of equipment to Monica. This made Monie very envious. After all, she had nothing with her. Now, this Brightmoon Bow was just right. This was so that the little guy wouldn¡¯t keep being envious of Monica. Although she¡¯s very understanding and never said anything, Shen Fei could tell. Shen Fei immediately replied, ¡°Okay.¡± [You traded Skeleton Spear] [You traded mummy bandages] [You have obtained the Brightmoon Bow blueprint] The Iceland beauty looked at the extra bandages and was a little confused. ¡°Big shot, what are these bandages?¡± Shen Fei said, ¡°I really like your Brightmoon Bow blueprint. These bandages can be considered complimentary gifts.¡± ¡°Thank you so much!¡± After a round of trading, Shen Fei obtained a lot of good stuff. He then closed the trade section, planning to plant the seed of the Tree of Life in the oasis. Monie and Monica patrolled around the oasis. In the end, they chose a good location in the center. ¡°Master, plant the seed here.¡± Shen Fei dug a hole and planted the seed. Then, he poured some water on it. ¡°Is this enough?¡± The two little fairies nodded. ¡°That¡¯s enough. The Tree of Life has a strong life force and can quickly take root and germinate. We just have to leave it here.¡± Shen Fei stared at the ground. After a while, he still couldn¡¯t see any signs of the Tree of Life germinating. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why hasn¡¯t it germinated yet?¡± Monica could not help but laugh. ¡°How can it possibly happen so fast?¡± Shen Fei yawned. After rushing around for so long, he still hadn¡¯t rested yet. He¡¯s a little tired, so he prepared to close his eyes and sleep. There¡¯s the desert eagle patrolling outside, and there¡¯s also the twin fairies inside. He went to sleep peacefully. Rustle¡ªrustle¡ª A faint rustling sound came from the side, like the sound of leaves brushing against each other. It was more like a lullaby. In this sound, Shen Fei¡¯s breathing became calm and regular. He did not notice the green light that suddenly lit up beside her.. Chapter 29 - The Forest Was Reflected in Reality Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios While half-asleep, Shen Fei felt like he heard the sound of germination. In an instant, all living things grew. The old trees sprouted and the dead trees regenerated. It was as if the world was drowned in a sea of greenery. The shock and amazement were simply fascinating. ¡°Master, wake up¡ª¡± Hearing Monie and Monica¡¯s voices, Shen Fei slowly opened his eyes. When he woke up, he felt refreshed, as if he had been cleansed. His body was light as a feather, and he looked energetic. He looked at the excited and happy faces of the two little fairies. ¡°Master, look!¡± Shen Fei looked in the direction that they were pointing at. The top of his head was a green canopy, and a towering tree rose from the ground. He was so surprised that he couldn¡¯t close his mouth. After a night¡¯s sleep, the seed had grown to an unimaginable degree. He couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°It¡¯s simply amazing.¡± They were clearly in the desert, but because of this tree, the surrounding scenery became dreamlike. The green grass was like a cushion, and the originally scorching sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves. Even the temperature seemed to have dropped quite a bit, bringing with it a hint of coolness. The Tree of Life was like a special landscape in a world full of yellow sand. It was like a translucent emerald. Even amidst the ubiquitous sand, its unique color could not be concealed. A gentle breeze blew past, bringing a fresh aura. All the pores on Shen Fei¡¯s body were opened, welcoming the baptism of the Tree of Life. Monie and Monica were singing an unknown ballad in a language that belonged to the fairy race. Although Shen Fei did not know the meaning behind it, the beautiful melody was extremely moving, not to mention their graceful dancing. That effect was simply a visual feast, making everyone in the live stream envious. ¡°I¡¯d like to see through Shen Fei¡¯s point of view. This isn¡¯t satisfying at all. I wish I could experience it personally.¡± ¡°As expected of the big shot. This life is too enjoyable. There¡¯s picturesque scenery and even singing and dancing performances to enjoy. No one else has such a special treatment.¡± ¡°I just came over from the live stream room next door. The player is still fighting with the desert creatures, it¡¯s a really miserable sight. It¡¯s like a complete different world from Shen Fei¡¯s.¡± ¡°It feels like Shen Fei isn¡¯t playing the same game as them. He¡¯s clearly playing a combination of infrastructure and casual games.¡± ¡°The previous commenter spoke the truth. So I¡¯m not the only one who feels this way.¡± This Tree of Life was incredibly massive compared to other trees. More importantly, within the range of the Tree of Life, the forest would constantly grow. To put it simply, it meant that it could be reborn. Even if trees were felled, they would still regenerate. Furthermore, the rate of growth would be even faster than the speed of felling. At the same time, in the real world¡­ A large forest had descended in the central region of Country Hua. Lin Hai had lived in this area for a long time. The level of economic development was neither very high nor very low, just around average. Therefore, although the environment was average, it was not as bad as other areas. There was still a little greenery in the city, but there wasn¡¯t really enough to be considered good by any means. In any case, he had lived for more than fifty years without knowing what a forest looked like. He had only seen it on television, and in those big cities. In a city like his, forests were extremely luxurious. Nowadays, the country advocated protecting the environment. Unfortunately, there were too few species of saplings and trees. The existing ones were all protected by the country. ¡°Lin, there¡¯s a forest park opening recently. Do you want to take a look?¡± Just as he was taking a stroll, Wang came over to greet him. Lin Hai couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. ¡°What forest park? The last time, they used similar methods to trick us into going there. In truth, they were exaggerating so much just to sell their products. The so-called forest park only had a few bare tree trunks. You¡¯re telling me that it¡¯s a forest park?¡± After being told off by him, Wang touched his nose. ¡°What if we can really see the forest?¡± ¡°Forget it. Don¡¯t get exploited by people. If you want to go, go yourself. In any case, I¡¯m not going.¡± Seeing this, Wang didn¡¯t say anything else. The two of them could only part ways. However, Lin Hai heard a cry of surprise from behind him and Wang¡¯s trembling voice. ¡°Lin, look! There¡¯s really a forest here.¡± Lin Hai turned around impatiently. ¡°No, I already said I won¡¯t go. You don¡¯t have to come up with such a lie¡­¡± However, when he saw the scene behind him clearly, he couldn¡¯t help but swallow. All his words were stoppered. There were really a few trees around the corner. They were not bare trunks, nor were they artificial trees that looked extremely realistic. Lin Hai walked forward quickly and summoned the speed from 100-meter sprinting during the school sports meet of his youth. He ran over quickly and saw endless greenery. It was as if he had fallen into an ocean of plants. All he could see was vibrant verdure full of life. It was as if even this unremarkable city had become dazzling. ¡°Am I dreaming?¡± Lin Hai asked in disbelief. He felt that the scene before his eyes was too surreal. Wang, who was beside him, was so excited that he had lost the ability to speak. He danced like a child and even threw away the walking stick in his hand. He was like a wild horse that had let loose and immediately rushed inside. ¡°A forest! It¡¯s really a forest!¡± Looking at Wang¡¯s appearance, Lin Hai suppressed his excitement. Since he wasn¡¯t overwhelmed by joy yet, he quickly took out his phone and reported it to the local government. Soon, people from the government and the police arrived. Even the mayor was there. The area was cordoned off, preventing any outsiders from entering. At the same time, police cars blocked the road junctions to clear the crowd, preventing anyone from entering through special means. Even the special forces had arrived with real armaments. Numerous special government vehicles drove over. Besides the political dignitaries, there were also scientific researchers. Since the two elderlies were the first to discover it, they were not cleared from the scene. The others had also received the news. Unfortunately, as the police had cleared the area, they were unable to approach for the time being. ¡°According to the relevant reports, a large forest has appeared in our city. Please restrain your excitement and joy and do not approach it for the time being. After the relevant personnel have conduct their research, they will naturally consider opening it to the public. Until then, please cooperate with the government¡¯s work.¡± Even the announcer¡¯s tone was extremely excited, displaying a clearly visible joy that could not be concealed at all. Soon, the matter was propagated further, and other cities and regions also learned of this matter. It was like a tsunami that caused a huge sensation in Country Hua. Some people even traveled thousands of miles just to see this forest.. Chapter 30 - Planning for the Future Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios This news quickly spread abroad. Some countries were like sharks that had scented blood. They approached impatiently, wanting a share of the profits. Island Country said, ¡°Since we¡¯re neighbors, we must say this: based on the principles of humanitarianism, we believe that Country Hua should practice generosity and share this forest. After all, we can only develop Earth better if we work together.¡± Country M said, ¡°We strongly support Island Country. This is the only way we can better build a beautiful home together. We hope Country Hua will contribute generously, so that we can build a peaceful and beautiful Earth together.¡± Country Fei said, ¡°We lack resources here and our economy is underdeveloped. Our people are suffering. Country Hua is rich in land and resources. It¡¯ll be fine to give us a little, right? Besides, you have always proclaimed to be happy to help others. It should be fine for you to contribute some resources.¡± When the netizens saw the messages released by these countries, they almost exploded online. They delivered vehement criticisms. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you think about your humanitarian principles as a neighbor when you were emitting wastewater and nuclear pollution in the ocean?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a shameless country. Of course you¡¯d support them. You just think it¡¯d be foolish if you don¡¯t take advantage of the benefits. I¡¯ve seen many online beggars, but this is the first time I¡¯ve seen a country acting like one.¡± ¡°This is a classic example of ¡®I¡¯m weaker, therefore I¡¯m justified; you¡¯re stronger, therefore you must give way¡±. What kind of reasoning is that? Did we cause your lack of resources and underdeveloped economy? Let me tell you, they¡¯re very related.¡± ¡°There¡¯s moral coercion some more? I¡¯m about to throw up. Helping you is charitable, and not helping you is the norm. Why are you taking advantage? Indeed, show a little kindness and they¡¯d thank you, but show too much kindness and they¡¯d resent you. Even a dog would be more grateful after feeding it.¡± The attitude of Country Hua¡¯s government was also unyielding. The general idea was to ask the player from their own country to shape up, instead of desiring other people¡¯s stuff for no reason. They talked about it at length without any profanities, but their criticism left the governments of several countries ashamed. It was a perfect display of the sophistication of the Chinese language. The netizens all cheered and found it very satisfying. ¡­ On the other side, since the Tree of Life was planted here, Shen Fei dripped a few more drops of Essence of Life. It grew even more lush, and the environment here was improving. The surrounding green grass was like a carpet. The place was akin to a dream or an illusion. The forest was like a green ocean that enveloped this place, and even the sun above their heads became less scorching. A breeze blew over, carrying traces of coolness. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that this was some sort of summer resort. Shen Fei dripped the few extra drops of Essence of Life in the lake. Ripples spread and quickly swept outwards. At the same time, a system prompt sounded in his head. [Congratulations, player. The quality of desert oasis has improved.] Although the lake water was originally clear, there were still some impurities. Now, at a speed visible to the naked eye, those impurities were cleansed. The huge lake was like a smooth mirror. He could clearly see the small fishes and prawns swimming around. Shen Fei didn¡¯t know if it was his illusion, but he felt that there were a lot more varieties of them. They were swimming in the water in groups that he had never seen before. Now, they have appeared. Furthermore, all of them were full of vitality. They popped their heads out of the water and blew bubbles one after another. Initially, he was a little reluctant to spend the Essence of Life. However, after seeing such an effect, Shen Fei felt a lot more comforted. In addition to the effect of the Tree of Life, he no longer had to worry about wood and water resources. After doing all these, Shen Fei lay under the tree, thinking about future developments. Monie and Monica were playing by the lake. Water droplets splashed onto their wings. Under the sunlight, they emitted a rainbow-colored light, making them look even more crystalline. Accompanied by a crisp laughter and gentle breezes, there was a great sense of peace and tranquility. The scene was beautiful and magnificent. Almost every frame could be used as wallpaper. ¡°Master, come play too.¡± Shen Fei shook his head and rejected the two little ones¡¯ suggestion. When Monie and Monica got tired of playing, he plucked a huge banana leaf and lay on it to sunbathe. That scene made everyone in the live stream envious. These few experiences also made Shen Fei realize that the larger the size of the oasis, the better the ecology. Also, the more beautiful the environment, the higher the rating and the more generous the reward. The few prompts from the system proved this point. If they wanted to develop further, a desert oasis was definitely not enough. Even if the resources here could be used infinitely, for future plans and long-term goals, they had to think of a way to develop the ore veins in the ruins into a second base. Shen Fei didn¡¯t have a pen and paper. He took a branch and wrote on the ground. A vague outline gradually formed in his mind. Although it¡¯s just a framework and looked very rough, he already has a general goal in mind. While he was planning his future here, other players like Egyptian player had finally defeated the guardian creatures of the desert oases, and declared sovereignty over the oases one after another. This meant that oases and various resources also appeared in their countries. Country M said, ¡°That¡¯s great. There are finally other contestants who have arrived at oases. This means that the monopoly over water resources has been broken. It is no longer a situation where the player of a certain country can dominate the game alone.¡± Island Country said, ¡°A certain country¡¯s player has been arrogant for so long. He even used this opportunity to cheat and deceive other players. Let¡¯s see how he¡¯s going to bully others in the future.¡± Country Y said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Did he think he¡¯s so great just because he¡¯s the first to reach the oasis? Now that everyone has arrived at one, let¡¯s see what he can still count on to be arrogant in the future..¡± Chapter 31 - A Huge Change in the World Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios It went without saying who this player from a certain country was. It seems that people had been unhappy with Shen Fei¡¯s monopoly for a long time. Now that they saw the other contestants arriving at oases one after another, they couldn¡¯t wait to make a big fuss and announce it to the whole world. Egypt said, ¡°Reality has proven that the truly talented will eventually show their talent. Our descendant of Pharaoh arrived at the oasis first and broke someone¡¯s monopoly. I feel that other countries should thank us. Of course, our great descendant of Pharaoh will never do something like demanding unreasonably high prices.¡± Seeing the comments in the live stream, those who didn¡¯t know better would think that their player had done something to punish evil and advocate good. The words emanated a sense of superiority. Of course, the Arabs were not to be outdone either. ¡°There¡¯s nothing extraordinary about taking the lead. The real victor is the one who has the last laugh. I really like an idiomatic set phrase in Chinese, ¡®surpassed by the latecomer¡¯. Today, I¡¯ll present it to everyone here.¡± ¡°The game has just begun now. I advise the players of certain countries not to be too arrogant. Triumph for a time counts for nothing. True power lies in long-term victory.¡± Such comments and discourse were endless. Even a casual click on the Internet could lead to discussion threads and topics with pessimistic predictions regarding Shen Fei, acting as if it were the truth. They all felt that now that a portion of the players had arrived at the oases to declare their sovereignty, Shen Fei¡¯s monopoly over water resources was broken. There were unfavorable words for him everywhere. Those with outstanding performance are bound to attract jealousy and criticism. It seemed that Shen Fei¡¯s outstanding performance caused many people to be envious, along with the fact that Country Hua was rising to power swiftly. Since they couldn¡¯t impact Shen Fei in the game, then they would create impacts in reality. Furthermore, there were many political and national factors involved in this. Who would believe that there¡¯s no one driving this behind the curtain? When Country Hua¡¯s netizens saw so many people slandering Shen Fei and making pessimistic predictions regarding him, they couldn¡¯t sit still. ¡°No way, no way. Do they really think that everything will be fine once the player of their own country arrived at an oasis? Didn¡¯t you see what Shen Fei obtained? The Tree of Life, Essence of Life and fine iron ore veins!¡± ¡°They wouldn¡¯t be spouting nonsense like this if they had any sense.¡± ¡°He has renewable resources as well as mineral veins that can be used to make weapons. How can you compete with Shen Fei? Do you really think that just reaching the oasis is good enough to get you to the top of the world and make you completely invincible?¡± ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter. All of you don¡¯t know anything about Shen Fei¡¯s strength, okay? The resources that Shen Fei currently has are far more than you can imagine. A mere oasis is nothing.¡± ¡°Some countries just can¡¯t stand seeing others doing well. If they have the time to buy fake reviewers here to slander others, they should use it to think carefully about how to develop their own country¡¯s economy instead.¡± The netizens were arguing non-stop, but there were still some politically sensitive people who sensed conspiracy. Some countries were weak, but had extremely lucky players who had arrived at oases and claimed sovereignty. At the same time, resources arrived within their borders, and many other powerful countries came after hearing the news. At the same time, for players with powerful gadgets, there were many countries that sought cooperation with the player¡¯s country. This was because their powerful gadgets would definitely bring about many resources subsequently in the game, and these resources would be projected into the real world. The game affected reality and would bring immeasurable changes to the world. What was the most important now was resources! For resources, even allies that were strong once could turn against each other, and former enemies could even work together. ¡°I heard that once, resources descended into the real world right at the border of two countries. In order to compete for the resource, the two countries almost went to war.¡± A country that had once been at odds with Country Hua was now speaking up for Country Hua in an international conference. Its change made many people curious. The power of money and capital was pushing for the distribution of resources. There were also many other powers mixed in. It could be said that this situation was getting more and more complicated. Countless fights over potential benefits had begun. ¡°I heard that Iraqi and Salem have formed an alliance. They used to be enemies countries that fought to the death when encountering each other and only wanted to send cannon shots at each other. If they can actually form an alliance, what else is impossible in this world?¡± ¡°Previous commenter, don¡¯t you understand? Resources are more important than anything now. Whoever has an advantage in the game will obtain more resources. This means that the country will be able to lead the production and development of the country in the future. Who cares if they are enemies or not now? People would sell their allegiance to the highest bidder.¡± ¡°Of course. Last month, I even saw two countries almost going to war. Even the entire country underwent emergency war preparation. Goodness knows how, but today they have issued a joint declaration of alliance.¡± ¡°Indeed, if you live long enough, nothing is impossible.¡± ¡°Now, most of the players get things like oases, water resources and such. Just these few categories have brought huge changes to their countries. If this continues, who knows what will happen in the future.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, we can¡¯t bring the news of the real world into the desert. If these players knew about the changes they brought to their countries, they would probably work harder.¡± ¡°Compete hard, everyone. In order to build a better home, you have to search for resources at all costs.¡± Be it the comments on the live stream, the discussions on the news, or the topics on a certain microblogging platform, they all revolved around these related topics. Everyone had a faint premonition that a huge change was about to happen in the world. The influence of the players in the game was beginning to show. It was a pity that they had not realized it yet.. Chapter 32 - Bringing Things from the Real World into the Game Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Be it the players in the game or the people in the real world, no one knew that a huge change was approaching in secret. The audience watching the live stream found that the screen of the live stream suddenly turned black. Nothing was displayed. They hurriedly inquired about it on social media platforms online. Only then did they realize that many people encountered the same situation. ¡°What¡¯s going on? I can¡¯t see the live stream anymore. Is there a bug in the system?¡± ¡°Is it because the Internet is unstable? I can¡¯t see it on my end too. It¡¯s so strange.¡± ¡°Previous commenters, you guys aren¡¯t alone. I can¡¯t see anything on my end. It seems like there¡¯s something wrong with the game.¡± As more and more people expressed their inability to watch the live stream, the governments of the various countries grew extremely anxious as well. Right at the most crucial moment of the game¡¯s proceedings, such a problem suddenly appeared. Did this mean that there would be huge changes inside? ¡°Quick! We have to restore the live stream as soon as possible and find out what¡¯s going on.¡± The governments sent technicians to do maintenance checks overtime, but they could not find the issue at all. The people who were concerned about the game were flying blind. They had no idea what was going on inside. What if they could not watch the live stream because something dangerous had occurred in the game? For a time, all sorts of anxious comments appeared online. There were even outrageous claims like the Internet being hijacked by aliens. But no matter what, it¡¯s easy to tell that everyone was concerned about the players in the game and were worried about their situation. Just as everyone was harried, displays finally showed up in the live stream. [Game is updating] [Game update completed] Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they saw the news. ¡°I was so scared. I thought something happened, but it turns out it¡¯s just an update.¡± ¡°Can it give some hints when you¡¯re updating? It just updated suddenly. I¡¯m so terrified by the sudden update that I almost had a heart attack.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the update this time? I¡¯m so curious. Is there a new map opening or some activity?¡± While everyone was guessing, a huge notification appeared in both the game and the real world. The golden frame occupied everyone¡¯s vision, and a row of shining words appeared in front of everyone¡¯s eyes. It was difficult to ignore. [The second phase of the game begins] [New rule: The country where the player is from can send resources and manpower to the player through a portal. (Nothing too advanced is allowed. It must match the technological level of the oasis.] There was a moment of silence in the live stream, and even the comments became much fewer. No one had expected that the changes brought by this update would be so huge. Previously, someone had mentioned that since the things in the game could be reflected in reality, was there the possibility that things in reality could also enter the game world? To think that it would actually come true now. ¡°F*ck, did I read that wrongly? The things in reality can be brought into the game. This means that we are no longer just cheering for them verbally. We can provide actual help to them. This is awesome!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the government! @government. Hurry up and take action. Arrange all the aircraft carriers, guns, and cannons. From now on, conquer the oases and beat all those opponents like Country M and Island Country to a pulp. It¡¯s not a fantasy to become the king of the desert!¡± ¡°Previous commenter, have you completely lost your senses? Can¡¯t you see those restrictions at the end? It must match the current state of technology in the oasis. You can¡¯t send any of those things you mentioned.¡± ¡°Damn, I was too excited. I didn¡¯t see it. Why did the game come up with such a rule? It¡¯s so much less fun.¡± ¡°Are you stupid? It would be less fun if there¡¯s no such rule. If we could send such things inside, we might as well just fight in reality. Then, it wouldn¡¯t be called a desert survival game but a war game.¡± ¡°What the big guy said makes a lot of sense. Such a restriction must be there to maintain the balance of the game. If you can bring anything inside, what¡¯s the point of playing?¡± The second stage of the game excited almost everyone. Some people even started a discussion topic on social media platforms. There were more than a billion people participating, which showed how enthusiastic everyone was. # What do you think should be brought into the desert survival game? # There were all kinds of replies from the netizens. It could be said that anything imaginable had been stated. Clearly, everyone around the world was caught up in excitement and joy due to the news. Many people were joking around and casually suggesting things for fun. Someone even listed a dazzling long list of items. However, there were also quite a number of technical posts that listed all sorts of things that were very useful for reference. It left people dumbfounded and convinced. ¡°Everyone comments by writing, but why are you so good at it?¡± ¡°So this is what it means to be a true expert among the commons. I¡¯ll give you a like and send your comment to the top to let the government see it.¡± ¡°@ government, someone¡¯s done your homework for you, just copy it accordingly. Don¡¯t mess up something as simple as copying homework!¡± ¡°Government: are you teaching me how to do my job?¡± In any case, the netizens were very enthusiastic and came up with all sorts of ideas. ¡°If my ideas are adopted, it¡¯s equivalent to playing this game myself, just not playing it obviously.¡± Who wouldn¡¯t want their ideas to be adopted? Some people even launched discussions in the form of questions with prizes. The government noticed all of this. One could only say that the netizens in the present were nothing if not creative.. Chapter 33 - Bidding Method Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios While the netizens were coming up with all sorts of ideas, the various countries were not idle either and had already started to make decisions. They had gathered almost all the think tanks in the country to come up with the most suitable strategy. By now, anyone discerning could see that the game was closely connected to the real world. The opening of the second stage was a huge opportunity for some people. If used properly, it might even change the entire situation of the game and the future. Every country was eager to accomplish something big. Previously, they could only see it through the video, but now they could also participate. They had to be more cautious, because things brought into the game from the real world must be the most effective and maximize benefits to drive the players¡¯ development. This way, they would be able to obtain more resources in the game, which would then feedback to the real world. Therefore, every country had their own considerations. They formulated countless plans, then abolished and redid them. It could be said that they were extremely cautious. No one dared to make light of the future of their own country. At the same time, they tried to find out the choices of other countries by every possible means in order to come up with better responses. Egypt chose archaeologists. After all, this survival game was centered around the desert, and the map section was related to these. This meant that the civilizations inside were the same. They could study the ruins in the future, and there might be important gains. Country Y had always regarded themselves as gentlemen. They paid attention to humanitarian principles and knew that it was not easy for players to survive in the desert. In a prolonged state of stress, they were likely to develop all sorts of psychological problems. As a result, their choices leaned towards psychological comfort to cheer the players on and ensure their mental wellbeing. Country M believed that strength was the only basis for everything. Only the strong were entitled to opinions. At the same time, they were ambitious and wanted to conquer other oases, so that they could conquer the entire desert and plunder all the resources for their country. They wanted to satisfy their wish to unify the world. Hence, they made choices that would provide force, and wanted to adopt violent methods. Country Gang was not very powerful, and it would be difficult for them to win by force. Therefore, they chose think tanks that could strategize and win by planning. If they could catch their opponents off guard, they might have a chance to score an unexpected victory. Other than that, there were also those who selected medical resources. After all, there was a lack of medical resources and various medicines in the desert. Any minor illness or even a minor wound could be lethal. Such a primitive place was filled with danger. The gamers could be injured at any time. Hence, choosing medical resources was the most appropriate. Besides treating their own country¡¯s players, they could also trade with people from other countries. All in all, the choices of each country were varied. While there were occasional repetitions, there were also very few. In Country Hua, an emergency red-headed document was quickly passed down from the central government to the various local governments. This unanimous decision was made after the meeting of the highest leaders. Unlike other countries, they decided on the bidding method and planned to recruit all the elites in the country to come to the South Sea for testing. Those who passed would be able to enter the desert world. Very soon, everyone knew about the existence of this document. At once, people all over the country were talking about it. They were all eager to give it a shot. ¡°Looks like our Wudang Sect is ready to make its name in the pugilistic world. This time, we will definitely expand Wudang Sect¡¯s reputation and make a name for ourselves. We¡¯ll show the countries of the world what Hua martial arts are like!¡± ¡°Previous commenter, stop bragging. Wudang is nothing compared to Shaolin. We at Shaolin Monastery are the ones most qualified to participate in this competition. Needless to say, Shaolin Monastery will definitely stand out from the rest.¡± ¡°Stop arguing, guys. We¡¯re all people of Country Hua. Regardless of which side is going, the key is being useful.¡± ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to be highly skilled in martial arts. Other than that, you have to consider other comprehensive criteria. Being good at martial arts doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯ll definitely be chosen.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I heard that even the special forces have been mobilized. There are even professors from Tsinghua and Peking University. In short, there are many capable people.¡± ¡°Is this the world of big shots? It really makes us mortals tremble in admiration. Although I don¡¯t want to participate, I also want to go to the South Sea to join the fun. Who knows, maybe the future companions of the big shot Shen Fei will be made there.¡± ¡°Previous commenter, bring me along. I want to take a look too.¡± In the government compound of the capital¡­ The people living here were all the family members of the most central political dignitaries. A woman stepped into the room. Her long, seaweed-like hair hung loosely around her. She had a picturesque face and exquisite facial features. Without any makeup, she was already more beautiful than the celebrities on television. It could be said that she was like a hibiscus emerging from clear water, naturally sculpted. Most importantly, her aura was cold and aloof, like the cold moon hanging above the clouds, giving her an unapproachable air. ¡°Father, I also want to go to South Sea for the test this time.¡± Mu Xue placed the red-headed document on the table. The old man sitting on the sofa was like any other old man from an ordinary family. He wore presbyopic glasses as he read the newspaper in his hands. The radio beside him was playing a high-pitched opera tune. The surrounding environment was very plain and simple. It looked very low-key and there was nothing luxurious. However, who would have guessed the old man in front of them was actually the highest Head of Country Hua? When he heard Mu Xue¡¯s voice, he put down the newspaper in his hand.. A sharp glint flashed across his eyes as he calmly said, ¡°You want to go to the South Sea? You want to go to the desert world?¡± Chapter 34 - Mu Xue Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Due to the fact that he had his daughter at an old age, Qin Zhenbang usually doted on his daughter very much and did not have any concept of favoring boys over girls. He believed that if a girl was outstanding, she could also accomplish great things. In fact, Mu Xue had never disappointed him since she was young. She graduated from Tsinghua University, before concealing her identity and using the name ¡°Mu Xue¡± to advance her studies abroad. She had achieved good results in environment-related majors of Oxford and Harvard. When she was only around 20 years old, she already attained the title of Honorary Professor. Oxford and Harvard tried all sorts of methods to keep Mu Xue in the country and offered extremely tempting conditions, but Mu Xue righteously rejected them. Seeing that the bribery had failed, the local government did not want to see such a formidable talent return to Country Hua. They even wanted to detain Mu Xue by force. In the end, she revealed her identity as Qin Zhenbang¡¯s daughter and almost shocked everyone. Only then did she successfully return to Country Hua. Other than that, Mu Xue had practically developed in all aspects, and she had some knowledge in various fields. When they first learned that she had returned to her country, many professors at Oxford and Harvard couldn¡¯t help but lament that in a few years, Mu Xue would develop to a degree that even they had to look up to. Such a high evaluation showed that they had high hopes for Mu Xue. Moreover, while in university, she had already published papers in the global science and technology magazines. She received high praises from many experts in the industries, and the result of her research, ¡°Light Prism Tower¡±, was a unique leading technology of the world. It could be said that Mu Xue had always been the subject of envy to other children since she was young. She had never been overwhelmed by the glory of being the daughter of the Head of State. She was the top scholar in both middle school and college entrance examinations. She could be said to be a genius with monstrous abilities. With an extraordinary family background, outstanding looks, and talent, she could be said to be both talented and good-looking. Since a young age, Mu Xue had no lack of suitors, but she had no interest in such things. In her eyes, these men were not even as attractive as the laboratory equipment. However, Shen Fei¡¯s appearance changed her view. More accurately, it was Shen Fei¡¯s outstanding performance in the desert. Mu Xue was wholeheartedly focused on scientific research and her goal was to improve the environment in Country Hua. It could be said that she didn¡¯t pay attention to the outside world. However, with the great popularity of the desert survival game, she naturally knew about it and began to watch it. Furthermore, the desert game was closely related to reality, which made her want to investigate it further even more. It was a pity that she was not chosen at the start of the game. Now that such an opportunity was right in front of her, how could she give it up? However, Qin Zhenbang did not agree. ¡°Are you messing around!? Do you think this is child¡¯s play? A desert survival game? Do you really think the desert survival game is a game? The most important part is survival! Survival, you know!¡± One had to know that desert survival was extremely dangerous. Just watching the live stream was enough to make one¡¯s heart leap in trepidation, especially when the players were fighting against those desert creatures. If Mu Xue was the one participating, Qin Zhenbang would absolutely not feel at ease. Although Mu Xue had also practiced quite a bit of fighting and self-defense, she was still a girl no matter what. She had been pampered since she was young and never had to suffer any hardships. Under that kind of environment, she would never know if an accident would occur before the next day could arrive. If something happened¡­ Qin Zhenbang felt his high blood pressure rise considerably just thinking of the possible scenario. He spoke very seriously. ¡°Your mom and I only have one daughter in you. We won¡¯t agree to let you go no matter what.¡± It could be said that Qin Zhenbang agreed to everything Mu Xue asked for. Of course, Mu Xue wouldn¡¯t ask for any excessive conditions either. However, he absolutely would not agree this time. ¡°Dad, I know you treat me the best, so let me go this time.¡± Mu Xue rarely acted in a childish manner, and Qin Zhenbang was usually very receptive to it. It almost worked for her every time. However, she miscalculated this time. ¡°No way, we won¡¯t allow it, no matter what you say. Just stay in the laboratory. Didn¡¯t you want to study the things that the desert reflected into the reality? I agreed to it.¡± Mu Xue used to be very interested, but now that she had a chance to experience the desert personally, she could put everything else aside for the time being. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve never begged you for anything. Please let me go this time, okay?¡± Mu Xue pleaded and even shot a look at her mother, Mu Wanyu. However, Mu Wanyu also shook her head despite her expression of sympathy. ¡°Xue¡¯er, mom can¡¯t help you this time. How can a girl like you go to such a dangerous place like the desert? Your father and I are really worried, so stop fooling around.¡± Seeing that her parents did not agree, and Qin Zhenbang was pulling a long face, as if there was no room for negotiation. Mu Xue did not give up easily. To put it bluntly, the reason why Qin Zhenbang did not agree and was worried was because he felt that her ability was not up to standard. If she could prove herself with her ability, Qin Zhenbang would definitely agree. Mu Xue stayed up for several nights in a row and rushed to come up with plans after entering the desert. She wrote and edited them, filling the rubbish bin with useless drafts. She didn¡¯t know how many times she had edited them, but she was still unsatisfied and tried her best to make them as perfect as possible. Other than that, she also went to her uncle in the State Department to consult him on the communication plan. For the next few days, Mu Xue went out early and returned late. When she finally got home, she locked herself in her room. There was no telling what she was doing. When Qin Zhenbang saw that she did not mention the matter of entering the desert survival game again, he thought that she had given up. He did not know that Mu Xue was preparing for a big move. On the other hand, Mu Wanyu was a little worried about Mu Xue¡¯s state. ¡°What do you think this child is busy with every day? Could something have happened?¡± ¡°I just went to bring some food for Mu Xue, but she said she didn¡¯t want to eat. She hasn¡¯t been eating well these past few days, and her expression doesn¡¯t look good.¡± Qin Zhenbang shook his head. ¡°I think she probably has some new experiment on her hands, that¡¯s why she¡¯s like this. Let her be. If she gets busy, she¡¯ll naturally forget about the desert survival game.¡± The saying goes: ¡°a mother knows her daughter best¡±. Looking at Mu Xue¡¯s tightly shut door, Mu Wanyu felt that things were not that simple. She shook her head. ¡°You know our daughter¡¯s personality. Ever since she was young, once she set her mind on something, she would do it. She¡¯s the kind of person that no one can hold back.¡± Qin Zhenbang disagreed. ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, can you really bear to let her suffer in that desert survival game? If something happens to our daughter, it¡¯ll be too late for regrets.¡± That seemed to make sense. Mu Wanyu nodded. ¡°Let Xue¡¯er be upset for a while. It¡¯ll pass sooner or later anyway. No matter what, I won¡¯t allow her to go to the desert survival game..¡± Chapter 35 - Determined to Win Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Xue listened to their conversation. As she looked at the registration form in her hands, her gaze became increasingly determined. ¡°Dad, Mom, I¡¯m sorry. I know you¡¯re doing this for my own good, but no one can stop me.¡± Qin Zhenbang originally thought that Mu Xue had given up, so he didn¡¯t use any special methods. However, he didn¡¯t know that Mu Xue had already secretly used her own connections. Not only did she register successfully, she was even preparing to attend an interview, planning to act first and report later. By then, as long as she obtained the qualifications, Qin Zhenbang could not object even if he wanted to. South Sea. The helicopters landed on the ground one after another. The people who came out of the helicopters were all talents from all over the country. All of them had different identities. However, the only thing they had in common was that they all possessed extraordinary abilities. They could be top researchers, unassuming masters, experts with a lot of survival knowledge, or outstanding figures in archeology. No matter what, these people had very attractive resumes . It could be said that all the elites of the country were here. One could imagine how important this matter was to the government. Not only was this related to how much convenience it would bring to the player of their country in the game, more importantly, it was closely related to reality. By obtaining more resources through the game, it would affect the real world. Therefore, every country placed great importance on it. Most of the people present were men, and there were very few women present. It was not because of gender discrimination. After all, this was a desert survival game, and it tested the survival ability of the players. In terms of physical and general fitness, as well as other considerations, a man¡¯s physical fitness might be better than a female player¡¯s. There were hundreds of people present, but there was only one spot. One could imagine how intense the competition was. Mu Xue looked around. If she wanted to stand out from the crowd, it would be even more difficult. However, she was confident that there would only be one final victor, and that was herself! The imposing building in front was made of high-tech environment-friendly materials, and the spacious venue was filled with people. A leader walked out. The middle-aged man had a warm smile on his face, giving people a comfortable feeling that put them at ease. ¡°Welcome to the South Sea. I believe everyone has a common goal here, which is to participate in the desert survival game!¡± At the same time, a huge screen slowly rose behind him. It was assembled from 28-karat aluminum and titanium alloy and mixed with a lot of high-resolution crystals. It sparkled under the sunlight and could be said to be extremely magnificent. The scene was playing Shen Fei¡¯s video. Someone had used outstanding techniques to edit a brilliant scene. Coupled with the explosive music, when the prelude was played, everyone¡¯s was thrilled. ¡°F*ck, it¡¯s big shot Shen Fei! No matter how many times I¡¯ve watched the video of big shot Shen Fei, every time I watch it, I would get excited.¡± ¡°I will rush into the desert game right now and fight alongside big shot Shen Fei to contribute to our country¡¯s cause.¡± ¡°Alas, why can¡¯t there be more people entering the game? There are so many people, but only one spot. I wonder who will win in the end.¡± ¡°Needless to say, it¡¯ll definitely me. I graduated from a prestigious university and then went overseas to advance my studies. I obtained a lot of research results. Aside from that, I also¡­¡± Hearing his discussion, Mu Xue revealed a proud smile. She had already achieved the accomplishments this man spoke mentioned when she was studying in university. However, there were many hidden talents in this assessment. There were still many people who did not speak and only quietly watched the video in front of them. They did not show their emotions on their faces and looked ordinary on the outside. Such people were those that Mu Xue was most weary of. For example, the man wearing golden-framed glasses standing at the seven o¡¯clock direction behind her was the youngest Nobel Prize winner. He was a prized asset in the laboratory. She didn¡¯t expect him to participate. There was also one of the developers of the Smart Brain, the researcher of the new energy cannon, the researcher of electronic technology. In any case, the top personnel of various industries were gathered here. All in all, Mu Xue didn¡¯t dare to lower her guard. However, just as she was studying everyone, the people around her went from bragging to arguing. ¡°What you did is nothing. It¡¯s all child¡¯s play. I¡¯m the most impressive one. I¡¯m from the special forces and I¡¯ve been a mercenary before. I can take on ten people with your build. You¡¯d better stay in your laboratory.¡± ¡°For people like you who are all brawn and no brains, I can guarantee that you won¡¯t be able to survive a day in the desert survival game. What big shot Shen Fei needs is a talent in scientific research. I, for instance, would be a good choice.¡± ¡°All of you will have to step aside. In my opinion, I¡¯m the most qualified.¡± Everyone spoke one after another. They were all gifted and outstanding individuals and were all here for the spot. Naturally, the competitors would not accept each other. It was as noisy as a market. ¡°Silence!¡± Seeing that the leader had spoken, everyone quieted down. ¡°I believe that you are all outstanding enough, but unfortunately, we only have one spot, so we can only choose one person.¡± ¡°Next, there will be people escorting you to take the assessment. We will focus on testing your morals, talents, intelligence, ability to adapt to danger, and also¡­¡± The leader spoke a long list of items. It was clear that this test wasn¡¯t simple. Mu Xue listened attentively and soon followed the group into the test, her eyes shining with determination. Very soon, Qin Zhenbang received the news as well. There was no other reason than that Mu Xue¡¯s performance was too outstanding. She was like a dark horse that had charged into the vision of all the examiners, it¡¯s just that they¡¯ve never heard of this name before. Thus, they pulled up her information. After discovering some clues, they immediately informed Qin Zhenbang. Qin Zhenbang rushed to the South Sea at top speed. By this time, Mu Xue had already passed most of the tests, and attained extremely outstanding results in all of them, leading far ahead of everyone else. If this went on, Mu Xue would definitely get first place. ¡°Head of State, what should we do?¡± Looking at Qin Zhenbang¡¯s serious expression, the leader of the South Sea broke out in cold sweat. He never thought that the daughter of the Head of State would actually participate in this competition. The report in his hands as well as the high evaluation given by the examiners all showed that Mu Xue was a very suitable candidate. In the video, Mu Xue¡¯s gaze was firm and unwavering. She was still carrying out the final examination, as if nothing could stop her. Qin Zhenbang could not help but sigh. ¡°Forget it. When the young eagle grows up and wants to fly on her own, I can¡¯t stop her. Since she wants to participate and has achieved results, let her do it. We¡¯ll follow the procedure. Just conceal her identity..¡± Chapter 36 - First Meeting Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°I announce that Mu Xue will represent Country Hua and become the second player to enter the game world.¡± Very quickly, the name ¡°Mu Xue¡± resounded throughout the entire South Sea. There was no other reason than that Mu Xue¡¯s performance was too outstanding. It could be said that she was a monster. Not only did she firmly occupy the first place in every competition, she was far ahead of the second place. The huge difference in points put her ahead of everyone, leaving the people behind in the dust. Although they were amazed by Mu Xue¡¯s identity as a woman, no one could doubt that her results were fake. Many contestants who had competed against Mu Xue looked as if they had suffered a heavy blow. Moreover, there were dozens of judges in the entire competition. There were surveillance cameras everywhere and almost no blind spots. It could be said that there was no possibility of cheating and going easy on someone. At the same time, the news spread to the outside world. ¡°The name ¡®Mu Xue¡¯ sounds so feminine. Could it be a young lady?¡± ¡°I think it should be a guy. After all, it¡¯s a survival game. A girl¡¯s stamina is weaker and won¡¯t have a huge advantage. Generally speaking, a man would be a better candidate.¡± ¡°But this name sounds too feminine.¡± Everyone was discussing amongst themselves, but Mu Xue was extremely mysterious. They only knew her name, but they didn¡¯t know who she was in reality. The other participants of the assessment in South Sea had signed a confidentiality agreement, so they couldn¡¯t say anything. This was all for the sake of Mu Xue¡¯s safety. After all, she was the daughter of the chief. Moreover, Qin Zhenbang had also given the order to conceal Mu Xue¡¯s identity at all costs. Therefore, only a very small number of high-ranking leaders knew who Mu Xue was. Some were happy, while others were upset. When Mu Xue saw Qin Zhenbang in the office of the top leader of South Sea, the joy of her victory was much diluted. She was uneasy, but didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhenbang would suddenly speak. ¡°I know what you¡¯re going to say. You¡¯ve always had your own opinions since you were a kid, and I can¡¯t stop you. You¡¯re an adult now, and you have the right to make your own choices. Since you want to go, I won¡¯t stop you.¡± ¡°Father!¡± Mu Xue¡¯s face was full of surprise. She originally thought that it would take a lot of effort to convince Qin Zhenbang. After all, Qin Zhenbang had firmly disagreed at first. She hugged Qin Zhenbang¡¯s neck excitedly. ¡°I knew you¡¯re the best to me.¡± Seeing how happy Mu Xue was, Qin Zhenbang¡¯s serious face also revealed a smile. He deliberately restrained his smile and spoke with a straight face. ¡°But I have to say the harsh part up front. For your own safety, you have to hide your identity and let me see you accomplish something great. Otherwise, when you leave the game, don¡¯t tell people that you¡¯re my daughter.¡± Mu Xue saluted respectfully. ¡°Yes, father! I will not fail my mission. I will be sure to bring rich resources to our country and let Country Hua stand at the highest position in the world like the oriental pearl it is.¡± Qin Zhenbang¡¯s face was filled with gratification. He felt that Mu Xue had really grown up. He was a little reluctant to part with her. At this moment, he was just like a father of any ordinary family, giving careful reminders to his child and wishing he could tell her everything that he thought when his child was about to go on a long journey. The country came before the family. He had to make many difficult choices in his position. Even if he could not bear to let Mu Xue take the risk, there was no candidate better than her. ¡°No matter what, I still hope that you can put your safety first. In any case, only by protecting yourself can you possibly do anything. Return to me in the same shape as you are when going. I don¡¯t want to see a daughter who¡¯s missing an arm or a leg, or no one will want her anymore.¡± Mu Xue felt a lump in her throat. Looking at the white hair at Qin Zhenbang¡¯s sideburns, she realized that the man in her impression, who was indestructible as a mountain and undefeatable, was also aging. ¡°Father, I am unfilial. I am unable to accompany you and mother. You must take care of yourselves.¡± After the heartwarming moment, it was time for them to separate. There was not much time left for Mu Xue. At the same time, other countries also chose their players. Mu Xue brought a lot of supplies with her, as well as medical items. Not only did the people in the real world receive the news, the players in the game also learned that the real world was connected to the game. The real world would not only send supplies, but also send them companions who would fight alongside them. They were finally not fighting alone in this desert survival game anymore! At this moment, all the players were excited and could not help but guess what their country would bring. A huge circle of light appeared in the sky above everyone. It was like the sun, and one could vaguely see that the shape inside was like a door. It was filled with an indescribable mystery that made one couldn¡¯t help but want to investigate it. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the light circle fervently. The door seemed to be summoned by something as it slowly descended, before stopping in front of them. At the same time, the people in the real world also felt a powerful suction force. Soon after, their figures became blurry and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Shen Fei had been staring at the door since it appeared. Finally, there was a slight movement inside. He couldn¡¯t help but guess what kind of companion he had. ¡°I hope that this man will listen to my commands. If he¡¯s a rebellious and insubordinate guy or a hothead, things will get tricky. I¡¯ll still have to educate him. But I don¡¯t think the government will send someone like that to me¡­¡± Just when Shen Fei was chatting with Monie and Monica, someone walked out from the door. Her voice was cold and crisp, like a clear spring in the mountains, carrying a refreshing feeling. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Mu Xue.¡± Shen Fei¡¯s expression was as if he had seen a ghost. All the words were stuck in his throat. He raised his head in disbelief and looked into a pair of limpid eyes. They were like a cool breeze by the West Lake in March, blowing the lotus leaves into a tumble, and inadvertently blowing the beautiful scenery of midsummer into the hearts of passersby. He quickly recovered and extended his hand. ¡°Hello, I am Shen Fei.¡± Not only was Shen Fei stunned by Mu Xue¡¯s beauty, even the viewers in the broadcast room were also stunned.. Chapter 37 - Crocodile Egg and Camel Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°F*ck, this is Mu Xue? She¡¯s different from what I imagined.¡± ¡°The young lady is so pretty. Eh, why is the screen a little dirty? Let me lick it.¡± ¡°How can it be a woman? What is the government thinking? They should choose a man. What can a woman do?¡± ¡°Previous commenter, what are you talking about?! We live in the modern era. The last dynasty ended a long time ago. Why do you still have such ancient opinions? Did you just crawl out of the earth?¡± ¡°For the young lady to be able to defeat so many people and stand out, she must have some extraordinary talent. Let¡¯s not judge her with bias.¡± ¡°So many shallow people are speaking out now? I can¡¯t stand people like you who only care about looks. This is a desert survival game. What¡¯s the use of looking at appearances? You don¡¯t even use your brains.¡± ¡°This concerns the future of our Country Hua. How can we leave such an important spot to a woman? I think maybe she relied on her looks to get the spot.¡± Perhaps due to Mu Xue¡¯s outstanding appearance and the fact that there was no lack of people in the world who commented based on appearances, the bullet chat was not calm. Instead, it stirred up intense discussions and even personal attacks by people who felt that there was something shady going on. In fact, some of the more agitated people even began to curse. It was as unpleasant as it could get. Naturally, all of them targeted Mu Xue. However, those accounts were quickly blocked, and those who posted nasty comments online immediately received legal subpoenas in reality. They immediately understood that there was someone behind Mu Xue, and she was not someone they could offend with ease. At this moment, Mu Xue didn¡¯t know that she had caused a huge conflict on the Internet. She was touring the oasis under Shen Fei¡¯s lead. Shen Fei¡¯s mood was also not too calm. He never thought that his future teammate would actually be a woman. Furthermore, she¡¯s a woman with such outstanding looks. Even compared to Monie and Monica, she was not to be outdone. However, the appearances of the twin fairies were not bad either. It can be said that each of them had their own style. Shen Fei quickly recovered. To him, Mu Xue was a companion that will fight alongside him in the future. It had nothing to do with gender. Very quickly, he focused on business. ¡°Since you¡¯re already here, I have an idea and an action plan for the desert oasis¡­¡± Mu Xue listened carefully. She saw that Shen Fei had a serious look, and there wasn¡¯t any contempt in his expression. On the contrary, it was incomparably solemn. One must know that even in today¡¯s technologically advanced society, there was still discrimination against women. With Shen Fei, Mu Xue only saw respect and equality. It was as if the two of them hadn¡¯t just met, but were partners that had fought side by side for a long time. That kind of tacit understanding made her feel extremely comfortable. She had indeed made the right choice by coming here. The two of them chatted for a long time. Shen Fei was enlightened by many of Mu Xue¡¯s ideas. She even perfected some of the flaws. Her every move was elegant, and her manner of speech was extraordinary. Shen Fei¡¯s eyes were filled with amazement and admiration. No wonder Country Hua chose Mu Xue. Indeed, she has some talent. The two of them got along peacefully. However, the live stream, which had finally calmed down after much difficulty, broke into a huge conflict once again due to Shen Fei¡¯s actions. ¡°What is Shen Fei doing? Why didn¡¯t he sell the materials earlier or later, but choose this time?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Besides, this price is way too cheap. Compared to the other players who are asking for too much, this is simply charity.¡± Everyone knew that the most important thing at this time was to seize the initiative and reach the oasis first to declare their sovereignty. In order to restrain the players behind them, they raised the price. This way, whether the transaction was successful or not, they would not lose anything. However, Shen Fei did the opposite. Selling materials at such a price not only caused him to lose his resources, but also lent advantage to the other players. It was basically like using his own money to pave the way for his opponents. ¡°Oh my god, could it be that he¡¯s bursting with altruism at this point and can¡¯t bear to see the other contestants suffer, so he wants to sacrifice himself for others and be generous? If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m really going to throw up and unfollow.¡± ¡°Everyone, calm down. You all know what big shot Shen Fei¡¯s personality is like. His actions are often unexpected. It might be the same this time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you guys find it strange? The moment Mu Xue went over, Shen Fei immediately start acting like a saint. Could it be her idea?¡± No one knew that this was the environmental plan that Shen Fei and Mu Xue had decided on. The prerequisite for everything was that it was biodiversity. The materials that Shen Fei sold in the trade section all required a certain amount of seeds for successful trades. In a short period of time, Shen Fei had already traded for a large amount of seeds that other players brought from their country, such as the jujube tree, grape vine, bread tree, and so on. Seeing that the materials for the trade were almost done, Shen Fei prepared to proceed with his next step. However, a notification in the trade section caught his attention. Player from Country Fei said, ¡°Is there anyone who has medical supplies? I¡¯ll exchange a crocodile egg for them.¡± Crocodile egg? That was quite rare. If it could be hatched, the crocodile would have extraordinary combat power and would be very useful. When he had entered the desert oasis, he was attacked by the oasis overlord, the crocodile. Before escaping, he stole a crocodile egg. Although he was lucky enough to survive, one of the two camels that were his gadget also died. Furthermore, he had been bitten until he was bleeding all over. Now he was seriously injured and on the verge of death, but still held out to post a message in the trade section to request help. The crocodile egg sounded very powerful, but medical supplies were equally important, so no one bothered to respond to him for the time being. The player from Country Fei said, ¡°Please, big shots. I really need help to survive. I¡¯ll add another camel!¡± Seeing this, Shen Fei was a little tempted. After all, he still had extra medical supplies here. Furthermore, with the camel plus the crocodile egg, this trade was not a loss. He decisively chose to trade.. Chapter 38 - Players of Various Countries Declared Sovereignty Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios [Congratulations to the Arab player for defeating the desert snake, successfully conquering the oasis, and declaring sovereignty!] [Congratulations to the Arab player for defeating the desert snake, successfully conquering the oasis, and declaring sovereignty!] [Congratulations to Country M¡¯s player for defeating the giant desert iguana, successfully conquering the oasis, and declaring sovereignty!] ¡­ As the system notifications kept refreshing, it meant that more and more players had defeated the oasis overlords and successfully declared their sovereignty. Following that was a series of rewards that dazzled everyone¡¯s eyes. This means that Shen Fei¡¯s no longer had the advantage. The resources that he possessed would also be possessed by others. The monopoly over water resources has also been broken. It¡¯s as if there¡¯s a pair of invisible hands pulling everyone to the same starting line again. It was previously stated that this was a survival game. The game had just begun now, so the disparity between the players certainly would not be too great. Otherwise, it would be extremely unfriendly to the players lagging behind, and the game would not be able to continue. ¡°Alas, originally, big shot Shen Fei was far ahead, leaving the other players behind. Now, the others have caught up. Things would be difficult next.¡± ¡°In my opinion, he should have hoarded resources at the start and developed his strength vigorously. Only by doing so would he be able to seize the initiative and control the situation.¡± The people of Country Hua couldn¡¯t help but worry about Shen Fei¡¯s future. Furthermore, there were people from other countries who came to the live stream to mock. ¡°You people of Country Hua are too arrogant and stupid to have traded for useless seeds. You dug your own grave.¡± ¡°I told you all that you won¡¯t be happy for long. Our prince is the most impressive one. Now that he has declared sovereignty, everyone will prostrate before him.¡± ¡°Shen Fei is only so-so. He relied on a little cleverness to temporarily take the lead. He really thought of himself as a character and was so proud that he forgot his bearings. Now that everyone has caught up to him, let¡¯s see what rights he has to be arrogant.¡± These live comments were filled with malicious intent. It was probably because Shen Fei¡¯s limelight was too great earlier and overshadowed the other players. There¡¯s a saying that goes: the tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Now that they saw Shen Fei showing signs of decline, these people were like wolves that had scented blood. They immediately came over, adding insult to injury. The audience of Country Hua was furious. They picked up the keyboard in their hands and battled for 300 rounds with these people. For a time, the bullet chat was filled with pandemonium. Shen Fei didn¡¯t know about the discussions regarding him in the outside world. He prepared to bring Mu Xue to the pyramid ruins to take a look. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you.¡± As there was only one camel, the two of them had no choice but to ride together. However, this camel was much larger than the average camel. There was more than enough space for two people to sit between the humps, so it did not seem crowded. Mu Xue wasn¡¯t bashful in the slightest. She mounted it with agility. Shen Fei sat at the back. Her jet-black hair inadvertently brushed past his face, bringing along a faint fragrance, accompanied by the melodious sound of camel bells that traveled far away. The handsome man and the beautiful woman rode together. The ring of camel bells drew out, chanting songs that belonged to the yellow sand that filled the sky. For a moment, that scene actually had an indescribable magnificence and beauty. When these two huge differences were combined, it was as if they could collide with different sparks. It was so beautiful that it was like a special painting that belonged solely to the desert, making people unable to help but freeze time at this scene. Since ancient times, camels had the reputation of ¡°ships of the desert¡±. Not to mention that this was a game product, which naturally was extraordinary. Very quickly, it brought the two of them to the desert ruins. Before them, the pyramid almost towered into the clouds. Even after so many years, it was still intact. It was as if an ancient god was sleeping under the yellow sand, waiting to be awakened by passersby. Mu Xue¡¯s face was full of emotions. Being at the scene personally was indeed incomparable with just watching a video. She could only experience that kind of shock and surprise, and the admiration for the craftsmanship and creativity of her predecessors by seeing it with her own eyes. ¡°This is amazing¡­¡± Shen Fei agreed, ¡°This was also my reaction the first time I saw this pyramid. Furthermore, there are even more mysterious existences in here.¡± After watching Shen Fei¡¯s live stream, Mu Xue knew that he was referring to the seed of the Tree of Life and the Essence of Life. ¡°There are fine iron ore veins in here, but mining and transportation are troublesome matters. We don¡¯t have so much manpower and resources at the moment.¡± If Shen Fei and Mu Xue relied only on themselves, they might have to mine for their entire lives to finish mining. Mu Xue¡¯s eyes sparkled, as if stars were falling into them. Due to her excitement, her fair cheeks flushed, spreading out slowly like the most natural rouge. ¡°We can change our way of thinking. You said before that you wanted to develop this place into a second base. I think this method is feasible. As long as we find a way to link the two bases together, it will be much easier and convenient to do other things.¡± ¡°If we want to turn this place into an oasis, we need a spring for water.¡± Shen Fei didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately went to the trading area. As expected, he found a spring put up on it. If it were at the beginning of the game, it definitely wouldn¡¯t be so simple and smooth. One must know that the spring was the most precious item. But now, with everyone arriving at oases and declaring their sovereignty, there were also water sources in the oases. Therefore, the spring was no longer the rarest starting item. Although the selling price was a little high, it was still within the acceptable range for Shen Fei. The seeds that he had traded earlier were also put to use. Although this place was a desert without any vegetation and was not suitable for the survival of these seeds, it didn¡¯t matter. Shen Fei still had a super cheat divine artifact. That would be the Essence of Life.. Chapter 39 - The Miracle of Nature Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The life force and vitality contained within a drop of Essence of Life could bring even dead seeds back to life and allow them to sprout instantly, let alone these seeds. As long as it was added, these seeds would rapidly grow. It could even improve the soil quality, turning the soil here into the most suitable breeding ground for these seeds. Thus, the two of them transformed into farmers. One of them bent down to dig holes, while the other was responsible for sowing seeds. The two of them had a clear division of labor and moved very quickly. Soon, these seeds were planted evenly on the ground. After doing all of this, the two of them were already sweating profusely. Mu Xue¡¯s clothes were tightly stuck to her body, revealing her curvaceous figure. It made one excited just by looking at her. However, her exposed skin was like milk, forming a stark contrast with her pink cheeks. Shen Fei subconsciously shifted his gaze, ¡°I¡¯m almost done with that. Let¡¯s rest first.¡± Even though Mu Xue lived like a princess and never engaged in manual labor, the work she did just now was indeed clean and neat, causing Shen Fei to have a whole new level of respect for her. ¡°All right.¡± She nodded and sat on the ground without fuss. In any case, Mu Xue knew that this was a survival game, not a travel and leisure game. She had already prepared herself mentally. Seeing Shen Fei staring at her without blinking, she couldn¡¯t help but touch her face, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something on my face?¡± Shen Fei shook his head, ¡°No, I just feel that you are very different from what I imagined.¡± Mu Xue smiled slightly. Although she looked a little dusty and dirty after the hard work just now, and her makeup was not as exquisite as when she first arrived, Shen Fei felt that not only did this not diminish her beauty, it gave Mu Xue an indescribable charm. Both of them sat on the ground without concern for their image and leaned against the wall. It seemed to have closed the distance between them and given them an unspoken tacit understanding. Although they were so tired that their limbs were weak, they felt that everything was worth it when they saw the results. Shen Fei heard a steady breathing sound coming from the side. From the corner of his eye, he saw that Mu Xue had already closed her eyes. Probably because she was too tired, she had already fallen into a deep sleep. For some reason, looking at her sleeping face that appeared as if it had been kissed by an angel, an indescribable feeling appeared in Shen Fei¡¯s heart. He felt as if something had sunken inside his heart. He quickly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep as well. Rustle¡ªrustle¡ª In his sleep, he heard that familiar sound again. It was as if all things were growing, bringing with them a thriving greenness. A cooling shade spread over their heads, following them into sweet dreams. ¡°Shen Fei, wake up!¡± Hearing the excited voice of a woman, Shen Fei opened his eyes and saw Mu Xue¡¯s radiant smile. It was like peach blossoms in March. She has always been calm and self-confident. Even when she first arrived here, she was a little distant. But now, she was completely off guard. It was simply breathtaking. Shen Fei looked in the direction that she was pointing at. In an instant, he saw the shade of green trees, as if they had fallen into a sea of nature. The place that was originally full of yellow sand was covered by greenery. Even the originally magnificent pyramid was covered with vines and all sorts of green leaves. At first glance, it looked like a green treehouse, appearing completely natural and not out of place at all. It was simply a miraculous existence. Even the people in the live stream were mesmerized by this dream-like scene. Even the largest forest in the real world was not as shocking to their senses as Shen Fei¡¯s. It could be called a visual feast. ¡°I knew it. Big shot Shen Fei never disappoints. This is simply too beautiful, too amazing. Such a scene will never appear in the real world.¡± ¡°In my opinion, the forest in the real world is man-made. No matter how you do it, it¡¯s unnatural. That feeling of craftsmanship always exists. It¡¯s unlike what we see now, which is something filled with a wild and primitive beauty. This is the development and miracle of nature.¡± ¡°If you ask me, Essence of Life is simply too impressive. Plant those seeds and it gives a forest in return. That¡¯s almost like a cheat.¡± ¡°A cheat gadget plus an expert player is simply an impossible combination. How can other players hope to win?¡± ¡°Compared to the gray sky in the real world, I really need such greenery to cleanse my eyes. If I could live there, I¡¯m willing to trade ten years of my life for it.¡± Everyone in the live stream was moved by the scene in front of them. What moved them the most was Shen Fei showing that humans and nature could develop together. When other players arrived at the oasis and declared their sovereignty, they started to mine resources without restraint. Although this method of exhausting resources for gains could increase their strength in a short period of time, in the long run, it was not a wise decision. If these resources could not be replenished, then as time passed, these oases would no longer be able to bear the burden of their mining and would begin to degenerate back into a desert. Just like in their real world, as humans did not care about the environment and deforested and destroyed it excessively, it led to the retaliation of nature. Everyone knew the logic, but people who could actually do it were few and far between. After all, people only care about the benefits in front of them. There were very few people as rational as Shen Fei. Just as Shen Fei and Mu Xue were admiring their results, Shen Fei seemed to have noticed something. Looking at the bushes not far away, he suddenly stopped and made a shushing gesture. Mu Xue also became nervous. She looked around vigilantly and asked in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did something happen?¡± Shen Fei¡¯s physique has been strengthened, and his senses were more sensitive than ordinary people. ¡°There¡¯s some movement ahead.¡± The two of them crept over and carefully parted the tall grass in front of them.. Chapter 40 - The Appearance of the Leader Board Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Mu Xue saw the scene in front of her clearly, she couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. It¡¯s a desert bird.¡± Seeing Shen Fei¡¯s puzzled expression, she explained, ¡°Look, their feathers are black. Under the sunlight, they give off a blue metallic luster. Their beaks are black and curved downwards. The feathers on their wings are the same color as their shoulder feathers. Their upper tail feathers are milky white, while their central tail feathers are black. These are the typical characteristics of desert birds.¡± Mu Xue observed them carefully, as if she had discovered a new continent. ¡°They seem to be slightly larger than the ones in real life, and the colors of their feathers are a little deeper. However, they are definitely desert birds.¡± With plants and forests, birds would naturally be attracted to settle down. However, Shen Fei and Mu Xue did not expect that the oasis would welcome their first batch of guests right after it was built. The desert birds wandered around, occasionally using their beaks to explore the surrounding land and leaves, as if they were judging whether this place could be used as a new habitat and place of survival. Mu Xue became a bit anxious. She had also participated in the construction of the oasis. It was as if she was looking at her own child. She wished that the species diversity here could be abundant and rich so that it could form a complete ecosystem. Thus, she really hoped that these desert birds could settle down here. She said nervously, ¡°What if these desert birds don¡¯t settle down here?¡± Shen Fei rubbed his chin, ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to think of a way. What kind of food do desert birds like the most? Let¡¯s find something delicious to tempt them.¡± It was said that food was the most important thing for humans. This was the same for animals. ¡°Desert birds are omnivorous. They should¡­¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Shen Fei suddenly interrupted Mu Xue¡¯s words and hurriedly pulled her to his side.¡± We can do this¡­¡± Mu Xue revealed a doubtful expression. ¡°Can this really work?¡± Shen Fei said confidently, ¡°We¡¯ll know whether it works once we give it a try.¡± ¡­ The scene changed. Shen Fei and Mu Xue were roasting fish. The fresh and fat fish that they caught from the lake didn¡¯t need any special seasoning. The fish oil constantly sizzled and dripped down. Just looking at it whetted one¡¯s appetite. Shen Fei was very good at roasting the fish. He flipped the branches, causing the fish to be evenly heated. Soon, both sides turned golden. It could be said that the appearance, fragrance, and taste were all present. The fragrance spread far away. Mu Xue added firewood beside him, but her gaze would occasionally fall to the side. She was still a bit uncertain. ¡°Will this really attract those desert birds?¡± Shen Fei patted his chest and guaranteed, ¡°You have never eaten anything that I roasted. Even immortals passing by can¡¯t help stopping, not to mention desert birds.¡± ¡°Is it really that amazing?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, they heard rustling sounds from the grass nearby. A gray feather had fallen outside. The desert birds still thought that their tracks had not been exposed, and they were well-hidden. Shen Fei curled his lips slightly, ¡°Look, the fish took the bait.¡± Shen Fei and Mu Xue looked at each other and smiled. They placed the roasted fish on the ground and retreated far away. The huge banana leaf was just enough to cover their figures. After a moment, as if finally having ascertained that there was no one around, the desert birds emerged from the bushes. They approached the fish on the ground cautiously, but only nudged it with their beaks. It was obvious that they were very alert. Unfortunately, no matter how vigilant they were, they could not resist the fragrance of the fish and its temptation. Soon, the first desert bird approached it. When the other companions beside it saw this, they also fought to be the first. Soon, they finished the grilled fish on the ground. They sized up their surroundings and seemed to be very satisfied. They no longer had the vigilant attitude from before. Mu Xue finally relaxed. If nothing unexpected happened, these desert birds should settle down here. It was only a matter of time. The two of them did not stay here for long. Instead, they explored the terrain, preparing to choose a higher ground between the two oases to set up a spring. This way, the water could flow from high to low places, and cover most of the range of the two oases. Although Shen Fei didn¡¯t understand this aspect, Mu Xue was very proficient in it. Very soon, after she surveyed the terrain and soil, she finally determined the location. It¡¯s Shen Fei¡¯s turn to take action. He used the talent of the Desert Emperor to dig a canal and connect the two oases. This was the first time Mu Xue was observing him up close. It was as if Shen Fei was some research subject. From time to time, she would write and draw in her notebook. That posture and appearance made Shen Fei feel quite uncomfortable. He nearly made the canal slanted when digging it. While the two of them had been busy with the construction of the oasis for the past few days, the other players had not been idle either. [Congratulations to the players for entering the new stage!] [The oasis leader board has opened!] [All players, please work hard to develop your own oasis!] Seeing the system prompt, everyone in both the game and the real world became excited. Previously, almost all the contestants developed on their own. No one knew how the others were developing. Even if they asked around, no one would tell them the actual situation. This was equivalent to putting everyone in a comfort zone. Because no one else knew about the situations of others. Now that the leader board had appeared, all of this had been overturned. The survival of the fittest would definitely result in intense competition. This leader board didn¡¯t just represent the players, it also represented the honor of the countries where the players were from. It could be said to be extremely significant. There were already players from other countries on the leader board. At this moment, everyone in the real world was paying attention to the leader board. They wanted to know who was the strongest player. Global public opinion almost reached its peak. Shen Fei, who had never officially announced sovereignty over the oasis, finally decided to declare his sovereignty at this moment!