"To bring back three items," Bai Ye said, "seems like the rule is that you have to defeat the boss of each floor, otherwise you'll be stuck there indefinitely."
"Hmm!" Gao Ming frowned. "That is indeed a troublesome matter."
"The good news is that you can re-enter repeatedly," Bai Ye continued. "The bosses on the first and second floors shouldn't be a problem, but be cautious on the third floor. However, your objective has always been the third floor, as that's where you can obtain red-quality items."
"But don't be too greedy. Focus on a few top players. It's enough profit if one group clears it. As for those with lesser strength, don't push yourselves. To put it plainly, that place isn't something everyone can enter and exit freely at this stage."
"I understand," Gao Ming nodded. "I'll report this to the guild leader and let him consider it."
"What about the transaction method?" Bai Ye asked.
"It'll be the same as last time, what do you think?" Gao Ming replied. "Once we enter one of the areas, I'll give you the rest."
"Fine," Bai Ye agreed. "Give me the Mechanical Reconstruction."
This was something he had to get immediately. Although the Gene Modification was useful for himself,
Bai Ye also couldn't deny his special attachment to Mechanical Reconstruction.
Gao Ming nodded. "No problem. Just a quick question, which side do you think we should prioritize conquering?"
"Both take time," Bai Ye said. "You can actually tackle them simultaneously. Send the main force to the Primal Domain, and then find some experts to mix it up in the game first. After clearing the Primal Domain, you can go and provide support."
Gao Ming hesitated for a moment. "Can we handle that much?"
"The main thing is for you to clear the Primal Domain first and then grab two hidden quests. Because once someone takes on a hidden quest, others can't snatch it away. You can complete them slowly later."
"That makes sense," Gao Ming nodded. "Thank you."
"You're welcome," Bai Ye replied. "Also, a friendly reminder, defeating the boss on the third floor allows access to the fourth floor. Absolutely do not go there. You'll definitely get trapped. The fourth floor allows you to bring out three gold-quality items, which is definitely not something we can handle at this stage. Even I would just be imprisoned there."
"Yes, I understand," Gao Ming said. "Mechanical Reconstruction and Undying Flame will be delivered to you via Big Mouth Gull courier in two days."
Bai Ye nodded. "Good."
"Right, there's also the matter of Liu Shiyue," Gao Ming continued. "This has been basically confirmed. Liu Shiyue is capturing sea-crossing beasts in the Beast Taming World to go out to sea."
"Go out to sea?" Bai Ye asked.
"There's an anomaly zone, most of which is ocean," Gao Ming explained. "The natives in that area are in conflict, mainly divided into two factions: the Navy and the Pirates."
"The Hidden Dragon Society has obtained a hidden quest that directly relates to a large restricted area. The name of the restricted area is the Summit War. It's said that there's a chance to obtain gold-quality abilities, and possibly more than one..."
"That's impossible," Bai Ye interjected. "Unless there are some special circumstances, gold-quality abilities cannot be obtained at this stage. Hidden quests and restricted areas won't help. Let alone clearing them, triggering them is difficult."
"Yes, so it's not for this stage," Gao Ming clarified. "According to the information I've gathered, there are three major pirate crews in that area. One of them, the Whitebeard Pirates, had a key member captured by the Navy, and the Navy plans to execute him publicly."
"But the problem is that the time for the public execution hasn't been announced. Based on my deductions, the execution ground will be the large restricted area. It'll be between the two major factions, the Navy and the Pirates. The chosen ones will need to choose a side, to save or to obstruct."
"However, since the time for the public execution hasn't been announced, it means the restricted area won't open now. It's still my speculation that the Hidden Dragon Society's progress on their hidden quest will likely determine when the restricted area opens."
"Liu Shiyue is currently doing preparatory work, and the initial preparation should be complete. I received news that he has already led his people into that area, but it will likely take quite some time for the large restricted area to open."
"On one hand, the Hidden Dragon Society will need to continue preparing to take on the large restricted area. On the other hand, how could a hidden quest related to a large restricted area be easy? I believe it will take them considerable time to complete their hidden quest."
"So, where is that area located?" Bai Ye asked.
"Do you have the widely circulated map recently?" Gao Ming inquired.
Bai Ye chuckled. "The forty-eight-grid map?"
The forty-eight-grid map was created by the chosen ones. It wasn't complicated, just drawing forty-eight horizontal and vertical lines on the map to divide the area better.
Of course, this area wasn't the World Battlefield's area, but one divided by the chosen ones themselves, who also did simple regional classifications based on gathered intelligence.
Bai Ye knew about this in his past life. Calculating the time, it was indeed about right for it to be created. However, the World Battlefield was vast, and it would take at least another year or two for the forty-eight-grid map's classification to be perfected.
It's worth mentioning that the central area and the central tower also became officially circulated terms among the chosen ones only after the forty-eight-grid map appeared.
"According to that map, the area Liu Shiyue went to should be at the twenty-fourth grid in the south," Gao Ming said.
"I understand," Bai Ye replied. "If there's any new information, remember to inform me."
"Okay, I'll notify you if I hear anything."
...
After ending the call with Gao Ming, Bai Ye wore a satisfied expression.
Although Bai Ye was located in the Ruins City, a high-level area with very few chosen ones, leading to rather closed-off information.
However, based on the situation Gao Ming reported, the Ghost Spirit Guild's development was very rapid.
This was good news. Currently, the competition and friction between forces weren't obvious, as the Hidden Dragon Society was still dominant. But the Ghost Spirit Guild's catching-up trend was evident.
And the Ghost Spirit Guild had only been established for five months.
The change in history was significant. In Bai Ye's memory, in his previous life, it took the Ghost Spirit Guild a year and a half to show signs of competing with the Hidden Dragon Society.
Moreover, at that time, some problems had arisen within the Hidden Dragon Society, and they had replaced their guild leader, causing some turmoil, which then gave the Ghost Spirit Guild an opportunity, and the two major forces finally stood on equal footing.
At that time, the Ghost Spirit Guild had been established for exactly two years.
Comparing them, it was clear that Bai Ye's intervention had been effective. The progression of history had accelerated, and the progression of the World Battlefield would surely speed up.
After finishing matters with Gao Ming, Bai Ye finally met the person he wanted to see.
Yimi had arrived!
"I'm planning to go to the Hidden Dragon Society. Is there anything you need me to do?"