Chapter 797: Response Plan (1)

Feng Qi Xing Alliance flagship control room.

Fenisi stood before the Control Console, took a deep breath, and suppressed the surging emotions in her heart.

She pulled up a special communication array branded with the Feng Qi Xing Alliance emblem, swiped her fingertips across the virtual interface, and activated the encrypted communication protocol.

Hum—

A beam of deep blue light projected and took shape before her.

A purple-skinned, burly man with resolute features and a powerful physique appeared before Fenisi.

Even through the communication, that intangible pressure made all the staff in the control room subconsciously hold their breath.

"Lord Daotaisi."

Fenisi said with absolute respect.

"The core project of Arena 40, 'Xiuluosheng Battle', has encountered an unpredictable incident. I am reporting to you urgently."

The purple-skinned man's body fluctuated slightly, and his deep voice echoed directly in the depths of Fenisi's consciousness.

"Fenisi. Speak."

"The target planet 'Xiuluosheng', 17 minutes and 38 seconds ago in standard time, suddenly erupted with a powerful energy phenomenon under our strict monitoring, instantly forming a planetary-level information isolation barrier."

Fenisi's speaking pace was steady and her logic clear.

"All observation methods have failed, and the planet has completely 'disappeared' from our monitoring field of vision.

Analysis shows that the trigger point is highly correlated with the final duel between the indigenous leader and the Cyberk Sage; to be precise, it was the moment the indigenous leader launched a decisive attack and the energy collision reached its peak."

She quickly pulled up key data charts and the blurry image fragments, transmitting them through the encrypted channel.

"The energy disturbance pattern is abnormal. Preliminary speculation suggests that there exists an unknown, extremely powerful 'abnormal power' within the planet or the indigenous leader, the eruption of which completely deviated from the 'game' framework we set."

The other end of the communication was silent for a moment, then the deep voice sounded again.

"'Abnormal power'... surpassing the Cyberk Sage?"

"Far surpassing the Cyberk Sage, my lord."

Fenisi nodded and said.

"The Sage's energy is still within our detection models, but this incident is a complete 'erasure'.

We activated 'Dark Eye', but it was ineffective.

The barrier strength... is unfathomable.

The existence of this power may rewrite our assessment of Xiuluosheng and even this star sector."

"Indigenous leader..."

Daotaisi's voice chewed on this name.

"Is the previous 'variable' performance related to this?"

"Highly suspicious."

A flash of sharp light appeared in Fenisi's eyes.

"His power growth curve itself had anomalies, and this incident confirms his core status.

I have ordered the use of all dark lines in the star sector to spare no cost in collecting all history, legends, and relic information of that planet, focusing on investigating the source of the 'abnormal power'."

"Hmm."

Daotaisi's response was only one syllable, heavier by a few degrees.

"'Game' status?"

"The Gladiator Arena has fallen into chaos."

Fenisi immediately followed up; this was the key part of her report.

"The feed was interrupted at the most critical climax, triggering huge panic and a crisis of trust.

The expected losses for all betting parties are severe, calls for refunds are rising, and order is on the verge of collapse.

If not handled properly, it will seriously damage the Star Alliance's reputation in the Bode Star System and subsequent plans."

"Your plan."

Daotaisi's voice was devoid of ripples, asking directly for the result.

"First, tough stabilization: I have frozen all betting statuses from the moment before the interruption and announced this as 'force majeure interstellar entropy flow interference'; the technical team is working at full capacity to repair it.

At the same time, the Gladiator Arena security system has been raised to the highest level; anyone who dares to incite riots or attack the trading system, regardless of identity, will be immediately suppressed and thrown into the Black Hole Reactor as a warning! Use an iron fist to maintain basic order and prevent bank runs and Disturbance from expanding."

"Second, shift the conflict and create new expectations: Announce the launch of 'Suspense Replay' and 'Resurrection Guessing' special pools! Before the feed is restored, high-intensity loops of the most exciting previous battle segments will be played to repeatedly stimulate the audience's memory and maintain heat.

At the same time, open new betting items: Bet on which legion will be the first to be captured by the camera after the 'Black Domain' is lifted—Cyberk? Or the Xiuluosheng Xiuluo Holy Indigenous? Bet on the comparison of the remaining strength of both sides? Bet on the final state of the Sage/Yingzhou? The odds must be attractive enough! Transform the audience's anger and anxiety into a new round of gambling enthusiasm for 'unknown results'!"

"Third, promises and 'rewards': Promise all guests holding valid betting vouchers that regardless of the final result, as long as they wait patiently for the feed to recover, they will receive an extra 'Suspense Waiting Gift Pack' provided by the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, including small amounts of Bode Coin, Gladiator Arena souvenirs, priority ticket purchasing rights, etc.

For VIP clients with heavy bets and huge expected losses, I will personally come forward to appease them and stabilize the core clients."

Fenisi finished in one breath and added.

"The core is to package this 'accident' as part of the 'game', an unprecedented 'mid-game suspense' full of unknown excitement.

Use new bets and expectations to cover up the audience's frustration.

As long as we can restore the feed as soon as possible, or... give a sufficiently shocking 'ending', the crisis can be transformed into even greater gains."

The other end of the communication fell into a brief silence again.

A few seconds later, Daotaisi's voice came through.

"Approval granted.

You have full control over the details of plans two and three; you must stabilize the situation.

The 'Zero Black Domain' incident is classified as top secret, and the investigation priority is raised to 'star sector level'.

I want to know the essence of that power. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood, Lord Daotaisi!"

Fenisi bowed slightly, a stone in her heart finally dropping.

Having obtained the permission of Lord Daotaisi, she could now act without restraint.

Hum—the deep blue beam of light instantly dissipated, and that suffocating pressure receded along with it.

"Moruige!"

Fenisi immediately sent a communication to Moruige, her voice regaining its usual sense of control.

"Immediately break down and execute Plan 2 and Plan 3! As for the Gladiator Arena, I want to see order restored within 5 standard minutes, 'Suspense Replay' online within 10 standard minutes, and the new betting pool opened within 15 standard minutes! Launch the consolation gift packages and VIP communication plans simultaneously! Go!"

"Understood, Lady Fenisi!"

Fenisi took one last look at that stubborn static screen, the dangerous arc at the corners of her mouth deepening.

"Disappeared? Erased?"

She whispered to herself, as if speaking to that invisible planet.

"Then let me see, when you 'reappear,' what you bring me... will it be total destruction, or... boundless wealth!"