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"Is the technology feasible?"

The speaker’s voice was aged, yet made everyone in the operational room promptly execute a respectful military salute.

In Digital City, where everyone was a digital life form, aging was a privilege reserved for nobility.

Generally, in the Federation, infants born from artificial test tubes grew and were cultured with intelligent logic computations; their experiences would mature, but there would be no growth or aging in their physical structures.

Everyone could choose their preferred simulated voice after reaching a certain age, but the Federation’s nobility did not do this.

Nowadays, all upper echelons of the Federation had participated in the virtual world, growing normally from infancy to old age within that almost real world. This genuine experience was considered an honor in the current era; hence, an aged appearance was a symbol of virtual life.

The man before them was such an example, one of the pioneers of the famous classical game: Zhu Xian, and currently the Sect Leader of the Green Cloud Sect, as well as one of the leading authorities of the righteous path.

Because of his presence, the Huazhong District had tens of millions of permanent Zhu Xian quota places and fifty million short-term experience slots.

Moreover, the exceptional ones could almost always enter the Green Cloud Sect through him, developing very well.

At the moment, Zhu Xian was also the largest virtual world in Huazhong District, and the status of the man before them was nothing short of being the military’s first person!

"Elder Zhang?" Wu Xiaoli quickly stepped forward and gave a military salute.

The old man nodded kindly, looking aged but standing as straight as a green pine, with a glint of vibrant light in his eyes that, despite his old age, still exuded an extraordinary charisma.

Wu Xiaoli’s heart stirred slightly; the life created from data calculations could indeed be more perfect than those naturally grown. As long as one was powerful, their charm would be incredibly unimaginable...

"The technology needs to be adjusted, but in theory, it is feasible!

" the technician quickly replied, "As long as the other side cooperates, creating a reverse channel is not very difficult, even easier than the entry channel.

But the disadvantage is the tremendous risk.

As you know, the people over there have always wanted to invade here.

Once they find a loophole, the consequences would be very serious! "

"Yes, Elder Zhang!" Wu Xiaoli quickly added, "This Chen Qing, no one knows his background till now. If he turns out to be a hidden old player, that could be troublesome!"

The reason Wu Xiaoli was so eager to explain was also to immediately dispel the other party’s thoughts because she knew the person before her truly had the authority to decide.

The secret project to quietly restart the Demonic World was personally initiated by him. Today, even the Huazong District’s government legislators couldn’t do anything about him.

Although he had broken the rules and made decisions that posed a great risk to Digital City, he was only denounced, and no one dared to suggest his demotion.

The reason was simple: over eighty percent of Huazhong District’s high officials were living off Zhu Xian, and they, along with their descendants, wished to live in a world with mountains and water, like the Zhuxian World, instead of in this dull and numb Digital City...

If they didn’t want internal strife, no one could touch this elderly gentleman.

"It couldn’t possibly be someone from the players’ side.

.." the old man slightly shook his head, "The Divine Way School is the latest intelligence deciphered, gleaned from Jiang Xiaoling’s grandfather’s genetic memories.

According to the intelligence, over the tens of thousands of years in that world, no player has ever used it.

Chen Qing certainly couldn’t be one of the original batch of old players, and by now, Chen Qing’s power is almost enough to hope for a confrontation with the ancients in this version.

He could be the best assistance in conquering the game.

If he could be won over, perhaps the issue that has plagued us for tens of thousands of years might be resolved. .."

Wu Xiaoli: "..."

Is it a matter of resolving an issue from tens of thousands of years ago, or resolving your quest for longevity?

Wu Xiaoli was well aware that this group of aged decision-makers were anxious; the more power and wealth one held, the less they wanted to face death, even if the elderly man before her had already lived for thousands of years!

"But the risks..."

"There are risks in everything we do!" The elder looked at Wu Xiaoli, still with a gentle face: "If Colonel Wu feels this decision needs discussion, you may convene the supreme council for a decision. But the other side must be stabilized first!"

Facing the gentle gaze of the old man, Wu Xiaoli felt immense pressure, and after taking a deep breath, she ultimately bowed her head and said, "Yes, Elder Zhang..."

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"News from above, they want us to win over Chen Qing!"

Although he strongly disagreed, Jiang Xiaoling still relayed the higher-ups’ message...

"Oh?" The King of Qin stopped in his tracks; they were only a hundred li away from the Eastern Sea by now. At this distance, for the current King of Qin, a sprint would only take a few breaths...

Just when it seemed they were about to escape Chen Qing’s pursuit, the decision from above dyed the soon-to-be-liberated King of Qin’s face with coldness.

Seeing the sudden chill on the other’s face, Jiang Xiaoling swallowed his saliva.

He could very much understand the sentiment; after a brief interaction, he realized that this was someone who had loyally served the Federation for twenty years, never giving up on his mission.

Such a person receiving such an order would undoubtedly have strong feelings. ..

He had repeatedly explained that Chen Qing’s background was problematic, posing significant risks, with potential traitors willing to betray the Federation lurking behind.

Yet the decision from above seemed like a capitulation to the power behind the scenes who had selfishly concealed Chen Qing’s genetic information.

"What did they ask you to do?" The King of Qin looked at Jiang Xiaoling.

Jiang Xiaoling took a deep breath and finally spoke slowly, "The higher-ups want me to get close to Chen Qing, assess his risk first, and then decide whether to deactivate his disassembly program."

"Deactivate the disassembly program?" King of Qin frowned, "Can that thing be deactivated remotely?"

"It can’t..." Jiang Xiaoling shook his head, "What the higher-ups mean is... to connect to this world, let Chen Qing go to Digital City, and then carry out the deactivation of the program..."

"Have the higher-ups lost their minds?" For the first time, a look of shock appeared on King of Qin’s face.

Jiang Xiaoling also thought the higher-ups had lost their minds, but he was just a pawn, and even though one of his ancestors was one of the creators of this world, he was still just a minor character, unable to decide anything, no matter how crazy the decisions from above were...

"It’s the higher-ups’ decision..." Jiang Xiaoling watched the other party warily, "Please don’t try to stop it..."

King of Qin closed his eyes upon hearing this, seemingly trying to stabilize his emotions.

Jiang Xiaoling didn’t dare to provoke him further.

Although he had the program button for instant disassembly of the other party, he wouldn’t use it lightly.

The authorities had spent vast resources, sending in countless players, but the one who had achieved the highest task completion was the man before him.

His strategic position might not be as critical as Chen Qing’s current one, but he was also important to the authorities. Unless absolutely necessary, it was best not to make him an adversary.

"Number One, the higher-ups have asked you not to worry—the support you’re to receive will not be reduced by a fraction... and they also need you to stabilize the situation."

"Me, stabilize the situation?" King of Qin sneered, "How can I do that? If Chen Qing goes over to your side and triggers a crisis, what will happen to us? The disassembly programs for all of us are in the hands of the officials. How can our safety be guaranteed?"

"Please rest assured, we won’t let such a danger happen."

"On what grounds can you guarantee that?" King of Qin said, amused.

Jiang Xiaoling: "..."

"Forget it, I can’t stop you anyway..." King of Qin waved his hand, "Do whatever you want to do. I’m out of it. Since you’re going to approach Chen Qing, you won’t need me anymore, right?"

King of Qin said this and turned to leave.

"You don’t plan to join me?" Jiang Xiaoling asked with a frown.

"Sorry, I’m not as bold as the higher-ups, I don’t trust Chen Qing!"

Jiang Xiaoling was taken aback and before he could respond, he heard the other party continue, "Go ahead and contact Chen Qing if you want. I’ll be in the Eastern Sea. If something goes wrong, have the higher-ups contact me immediately..."

Jiang Xiaoling heard these words and silently kept them to himself, relaying the other’s message to the higher-ups.

On the other side, Wu Xiaoli also remained silent. Judging from the current situation, Number One’s degree of loyalty and execution rate was the best. The higher-ups not utilizing this line of action but instead choosing to win over Chen Qing indeed made one feel chilled

Despite this, Number One still chose to stand by. A feeling of shame welled up in the hearts of those watching.

Can the Federation really be saved?

"That..."

As King of Qin was about to leave, Jiang Xiaoling suddenly spoke up, "May I ask for your name? Your real name..."

"My real name?" King of Qin’s figure paused, and he took a long time to respond, "I’ve forgotten..."

With a flash, he disappeared from the spot, and in the next instant, an incredibly powerful presence approached rapidly from a distance. Jiang Xiaoling looked over to see a man dressed in white, looking exactly like Number One.

Even his body had been taken away, yet the higher-ups chose to cooperate with him. Wouldn’t anyone feel disheartened?

This truly was a messed-up decision...

"Number One disagrees with the plan and has chosen to stay alone in the Eastern Sea. What do you think, Elder Zhang?" Wu Xiaoli turned her head and asked cautiously.

"He has been aggrieved..." Elder Zhang smiled faintly. Number One was someone he had personally selected, and his excellence surpassed his expectations. He thought for a moment and then said, "For now, list him as normal and continue observation..."

"Yes!" Wu Xiaoli nodded.

Because according to the original plan, whether Jiang Xiaoling succeeded or failed, all reformers, including Number One, were set to be disposed of. But now, it seemed, Number One had not betrayed the Federation and was still under control.