"This title is insanely powerful. Even without any special attributes, 'War God' and 'Strongest War God' just sound incredibly badass!"
"The big shots really live up to their name. But now, there's no question about it—Boss Guangcheng is the unrivaled champion of the world!"
"Have you guys realized? Boss Guangcheng isn't just the strongest trial challenger; his fighting capacity has shattered the million mark!"
"Holy cow! A million in fighting capacity!"
"It's mind-blowing. I've only just managed to break a thousand in battle strength, and here's Boss Guangcheng, equal to a thousand of me!"
"Stop flattering yourself. A thousand of you combined wouldn't even stand a chance against Boss Guangcheng!"
The world channel was buzzing with conversation, many expressing astonishment at Chen Guo's formidable battle strength.
The strongest trial challenger!
A battle strength that's soared past a million!
And not only did he conquer the Demon Arena alongside other legends, but his performance was also in a league of its own. The others were War Gods, but Chen Guo stood apart as the strongest War God.
This all but confirms that Chen Guo is the world's number one!
Chen Guo's reputation among trial challengers worldwide has soared.
At this moment, Chen Guo returned to Beginner Village 926, not to the village itself, but to the desolate red zone.
The place was deserted, not a trace of life left. Chen Guo didn't linger and quickly moved on.
No sooner had he left than the system issued a stark red alert!
The blood-red text was charged with a ruthless intent to kill!
"The seven-day novice period is over. Survival mission assessment underway!"
"974,339,914 trial challengers have completed the survival mission, reaching level 9!"
"1,086,673,179 trial challengers have failed to complete the survival mission!"
"Those who have completed the survival mission will receive rewards and qualify for the next phase of the assault, with all attributes increasing by 100 points!"
"Those who have failed the survival mission will be eradicated en masse!"
Let's be real, this survival mission wasn't all that tough. With a decent start, a bit of talent, and a dash of luck, completing it should have been a breeze.
Yet, there were still those who didn't make it. Out of over ten billion people worldwide, nine billion completed the survival mission, leaving a staggering one billion who did not.
And now, a staggering billion lives were on the brink of eradication!
Anyone with a heart could grasp the sheer brutality of it all. These weren't just numbers; they represented living, breathing individuals!
The two World Wars combined hadn't claimed as many lives.
Not even the historic scourge of the Black Death had taken such a toll.
Yet here, within the vast expanse of the Whole Heaven Battlefield, so many were about to perish simply for failing a survival mission.
This grim reality plunged the once-buzzing World Channel into a profound silence. Conversations ceased, and a weighty gloom settled over everyone's spirits.
Some were overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness.
They realized their vulnerability, that they were mere pawns, their very existence manipulated by the shadowy puppeteers of this game.
Others were gripped by an intense fear.
Those who feared understood they had narrowly completed this survival mission, but what of the next? If they failed, would they too be wiped out?
Chen Guo, however, was seething with anger.
Chen Guo might not have been the smartest, but he was undoubtedly astute.
He discerned from the game's subtleties that it was a cruel spectacle of gods toying with humanity. The gods might have had their reasons, but to them, humans were nothing more than pawns.
The thought of a billion lives being snuffed out so casually, with such cold-blooded callousness, made it clear that to these gods, humans were no more significant than insects.
This realization extinguished the flicker of pride that had just begun to kindle in Chen Guo's heart.
Indeed, he was powerful, arguably the most powerful globally, but even so, he was merely a more formidable insect compared to the lofty deities dictating humanity's destiny.
"I must grow stronger. One day, I will make those gods taste what it's like to have their fates in someone else's hands!"
With determination, Chen Guo tightened his fists and made a silent vow.
At that moment, in Beginner Villages worldwide, trial challengers who had failed their survival missions collapsed one after another, their breaths ceasing effortlessly, their lives stripped away with ease.
A prolonged silence enveloped the globe.
It was akin to a collective moment of mourning.
The survivors shed their casual approach to the game. They now understood that this was indeed a game, but not one of their making. Humans were merely pieces on the board, expendable if they failed to execute the gamemaster's commands.
"The purge is complete!"
"Congratulations, survivors, you've overcome the initial trial. But don't let your guard down; even more daunting challenges lie ahead!"
"Let's kick off the second phase of the quest!"
"This phase is broken down into three key steps!"
"First step: Once the protective shield of the Beginner Village vanishes, the monsters, already seething with rage against the trial challengers, will descend in droves to besiege the village."
"This stage is known as the Monster Siege. Each Beginner Village will face this trial. Those that emerge victorious will be rewarded, while the defeated will face total destruction."
"The second step is the Battle of the Ten Thousand Nations. The system will sort the various Beginner Villages into competing factions, initiating faction mode. The competition will hinge on how well each side manages the monster engineering challenges."
"Beginner Villages that excel will triumph and be entitled to seize the resources of their less fortunate counterparts! The vanquished villages will forfeit 20% of their resources!"
"The third step is the Gate of Myriad Realms!"
"The Gate of Myriad Realms is pivotal for growth. This quest can be tackled solo or as a team. The objective is to locate the Gate of Myriad Realms within your Little World and return it to your Beginner Village."
"The trial challenger who secures the Gate of Myriad Realms will be hailed as the hero of the village and awarded the Beginner Village Chief Decree Scroll. With this scroll, they will ascend to the role of the current Village Chief."
"As Village Chief, the trial challenger will guide the village members, harnessing the resources of the heavens to fortify their Beginner Village."
"Only a Beginner Village led by a Village Chief can expand into a town, kingdom, empire, or ascend to the divine realms! The Village Chief may then rise to become a God King or Immortal King!"
"A Beginner Village without a Village Chief will stagnate, unable to activate the Gate of Myriad Realms. We urge all trial challengers to redouble your efforts, strive for excellence, and reach new heights!"
The barrage of system prompts jolted everyone back to reality, snapping them out of the shock from the recent obliteration of a billion people.