World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others

"Not allowed to participate?"

Du Ge was silent for a moment, then tried to argue for himself, "I found some patterns for developing advanced skills in the last Simulation Field. I want to go back in to verify them."

Then.

He waited for an even longer silence from Nan Youlong.

Du Ge continued, "Chief Nan, you know I'm about to head to the Alien Star Battlefield again. If I can find the patterns for derivative skills, Qi Yuan Star will have a chance to gain more resources."

Nan Youlong finally spoke, his voice tinged with helplessness, "Du Ge, I saw what you were doing in the Simulation Field. I know what you're trying to do."

He paused, then said, "In fact, many people on Qi Yuan Star have done what you did. We wanted to crack Pan-Universal Entertainment's technology through the Simulation Field, hoping to find a way to counterattack. But without exception, everyone failed.

The Simulation Field looks real, but it's indeed a virtual world, like a movie or a game. As long as you're in it, you can never break through the programmer's settings.

Advanced skills are only related to your current actions and what you did at the time; there's no pattern.

If you want to know more about the Simulation Field, I can have someone send over the previous exploration data. But I don't recommend you waste your time on it."

Who wants to study the Simulation Field? I just want to find skills!

Du Ge muttered in his heart and said, "No need."

Nan Youlong smiled and said, "Du Ge, if you want to play in the Simulation Field, just win more battles on the Alien Star Battlefield. The more victories you have, the greater your power on Qi Yuan Star, and with power, you can do whatever you want."

"Okay."

Du Ge nodded.

Without Nan Youlong saying it, he could already feel it. The fact that Nan Youlong was willing to send over the exploration data without him even asking was enough to prove his status on Qi Yuan Star.

Du Ge asked, "Chief Nan, if I want to get involved in the power center, what kind of position would you arrange for me now?"

"The Pre-Battle Advisory Group," Nan Youlong answered without hesitation. "It's the most suitable position for you right now, and it's what everyone wants you to do. After all, the next Alien Star Battlefield will be different from the previous ones. The old selection methods are clearly no longer applicable. The President hopes you can use your insight to select the right talents, share your understanding of the Keywords, and formulate the most suitable tactics..."

"Selecting people?" Du Ge was stunned for a moment and then decisively refused, "Forget it, I'd rather stay home and watch replay videos!"

"Du Ge, the comrades who survive on the same battlefield with you will be your future political team," Nan Youlong said. "Just like Lao Mi, who came back with you before, you two share a bond of life and death..."

That was just his luck!

Du Ge complained in his heart again, "No need. I need to focus and prepare for the next Alien Star Battlefield."

The strength of Bai Long and Pan-Universal Entertainment made Du Ge lose interest in getting involved in Qi Yuan Star's politics.

The power struggles on Qi Yuan Star seemed to him like a bunch of caged chickens fighting for the title of king chicken, utterly ridiculous...

Moreover.

He was carrying eleven skills. Once Pan-Universal Entertainment's resources were distributed next year, and the Benevolent Healer skill activated, everyone on Qi Yuan Star would hold him in high regard.

By then, if he called out, many would respond.

With such influence, becoming President wouldn't be difficult.

Why bother with the hassle of building relationships?

If his influence couldn't conquer the upper echelons of Qi Yuan Star, he could always muddy the waters and fish in troubled waters, becoming the biggest beneficiary.

Anyone who didn't comply could be physically eliminated with the Eye on the Back of the Head and plucking feathers from a passing goose...

Power has always been tied to strength.

...

In this stormy Qi Yuan Star, focusing on cultivation to improve his strength and finding a way to escape Pan-Universal Entertainment's control was more practical than stepping into politics.

Du Ge's biggest regret now was that friendship was an obvious Keyword, but he couldn't bring out the two advanced skills...

Seeing Du Ge's insistence, Nan Youlong didn't press further.

After all, only the top ten are taken from the Alien Star Battlefield. If Du Ge could secure a spot in the top ten, they would already be making a huge profit...

As for specific tactics, they would discuss and then send them to Du Ge for guidance.

Du Ge was destined for the battlefield, and tactical arrangements concerned his own safety, so he wouldn't refuse...

Nan Youlong asked, "Du Ge, is there anything else?"

Du Ge thought for a moment and asked, "Can the cultivation techniques from the Simulation Field or Alien Star Battlefield be used here?"

"Most likely not, as each world's environment is different, and the people's physiques are different," Nan Youlong said. "For example, last time on the Alien Star Battlefield, the spiritual power needed for cultivation wasn't present in our world, so learning the techniques was useless.

However, some techniques for honing the mind and body can be modified for use. Over the years, Qi Yuan Star has verified many such techniques. If you want, I can find some for you. But I don't recommend practicing the ones you created yourself.

If something goes wrong, it wouldn't be worth it. After all, the real body's recovery ability isn't as strong as in the Simulation Field or Alien Star Battlefield.

Of course, if you think a technique might work in reality, you can submit it for verification. We have specialized cultivation technique testers.

In fact, every major family has its own testers. If a technique is verified to be safe, we'll return it to you as your family technique. You can have your children practice it or use it to trade for benefits."

After speaking, Nan Youlong gave Du Ge a solemn warning, "Du Ge, I know you created a cultivation technique in the Simulation Field. But the Simulation Field isn't reality. Your situation is special, so don't rashly experiment with any techniques. We have safer measures. Everyone is working for Qi Yuan Star; no one will harm you or covet your things. If something happens to you, none of us can bear the responsibility."

"Got it." Du Ge responded lightly.

"Forget it, Liang Fei and Liang Le aren't enough for you." Nan Youlong, being a shrewd person, sensed Du Ge's perfunctory tone and said, "I'll select a few more people for you. Whether it's for testing techniques or other matters, you can directly instruct them..."

Is this what it means to be in power?

Doing everything possible to satisfy one's enjoyment and ensure one's safety...

Everyone below has to serve the upper echelons.

Listening to Nan Youlong's meticulous arrangements, Du Ge sighed silently and forced himself to adapt to his new identity, "Thanks."

"No need to be polite with me," Nan Youlong smiled. "Your contributions to Qi Yuan Star are enough to let you enjoy any privilege. Speaking of which, you should start building your own team. I won't mention the old topic of having children. Is there anyone in school you want to promote? I'll transfer them to your side."

"No need, you can arrange it as you see fit."

Du Ge smiled and casually declined Nan Youlong's favor.

Who did he know well?

Having been here for over a year, he was either in the Simulation Field or the Alien Star Battlefield.

Gao Ming and the others were just passing figures in his life. Du Ge had less interaction with them than he did with Nan Youlong, Liang Fei, and Liang Le...

As for the people Nan Youlong would send over.

Once they arrived, he could add a "Yu" character to their names, marking them as his own, ensuring they wouldn't betray or sell him out.