Chapter 496: New Snow Boss

"We in Kimchi Nation also don't have any… Xi Da Qu holds three, Nan Da Qu and Bei Da Qu each have two, but even though they're the same region, they're not the same country… In the top ten, only Long Guo alone occupies three spots!"

"Did you see the fine print at the bottom? It's ranked by total combat power and resources combined, and Black Feather is first, its value is too high!"

"No wonder Black Feather is so bold… they really have confidence!"

"What about Juyeong Society? Divine Wind? Among the seventeen forces you allied, did any make the top ten? In the top ten, besides Black Feather, the other two Long Guo forces are both staunch allies of Black Feather! You go in with your heads?"

"LOL, just now you were shouting for justice, now justice is on the side with the bigger fists, why are you silent?"

"@Divine Wind, come out for a walk? Still fighting or not? We're waiting to see the battle of justice!"

"Hahaha, Divine Wind probably regrets to the core, picking a fight that landed on a steel plate."

"Wait… on the leaderboard, Xi Da Qu besides Freedom Wings also has two… Wilderness Roar and New Federation? Those two don't seem to be the ones that besieged Black Feather last time."

"Looks like last time it was just a bunch of minnows testing, the real Xi Da Qu main force didn't move at all."

"Logically, as soon as the regions merged, they should have started fighting, why is there still no movement?"

"What to move? The flood is raging, which region isn't busy with its own affairs? Who has time to declare war?"

The wind in the channel flipped dramatically the instant the leaderboard screenshot appeared.

Earlier accusations of preferential treatment toward Black Feather and anger at privilege quickly faded before the absolute power gap, turning into awe of the strong, mixed with a lot of schadenfreude.

And that mockery naturally targeted the newly emerged Juyeong Society and Divine Wind.

The previously troublemaking No‑Man's Land has now vanished completely, as if it never existed.

Cheng Shuili watched the various comments scrolling in the channel, a faint curve forming at the corner of her mouth.

Sure enough, before absolute strength, much noise disappears automatically.

The timing of this temporary leaderboard is just perfect.

She opened private messages and indeed found the Korean Blade player who just posted the screenshot in the regional channel; his ID is Kimchi War God.

【Kimchi War God】: Wuya Lao Da, sorry to disturb! You saw the screenshot just now, right? Our Korean Blade has no intention of provocation, we just want everyone to see the truth! That Divine Wind is purely a clown!

His goodwill is almost written in the text; as for what scheme lies behind…

Cheng Shuili can guess it.

However, Cheng Shuili is not opposed; Long Guo's influence has no real problem now, but Dong Da Qu has more than just Long Guo.

To unify the whole region's voice, relying solely on Long Guo Alliance's staunch support isn't enough.

We must divide, win over, and integrate, turning potential enemies into usable forces, at least neutral ones.

Korean Blade ranks high among Kimchi Nation players, and currently keeps a low profile, making it a good foothold.

If handled properly, it can not only defuse some external hostility, but also set a cooperative model in Dong Da Qu, attracting other non‑Long Guo forces that don't want to clash with Black Feather.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: How's Korean Blade doing now?

The message was sent, and the reply came almost instantly.

【Kimchi War God】: Wuya Lao Da! We… our situation is terrible, most of our vehicles are soaked, members are crammed into a few high vehicles, water level keeps rising. Our leader asked me… can Korean Blade possibly get a cooperation opportunity? We're willing to pay the price! Just give our core members and vehicles a refuge! We Kimchi Nation players are also part of Dong Da Qu!

The wording is earnest, even a bit humble in its plea.

Cheng Shuili pondered for a moment.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Cooperation can be discussed. But slots are limited, conditions won't be as generous as within the Long Guo Alliance. Have your leader contact my deputy directly; her ID is Xin Xue Chuji, discuss specifics with her. Remember, this is because you're in the same Dong Da Qu and haven't actively opposed Black Feather before. There's only one chance.

【Kimchi War God】: Got it! Thank you so much! We'll contact Xinxue Boss right away!

Xinxue Boss…

That title is really unusual.

Cheng Shuili directly screenshot the chat with Kimchi War God and sent it to Xinxue.

Xinxue indeed noticed the title: "Hehe, I'm a boss now?"

She sent a voice message, Cheng Shuili clicked to listen.

Both the tone and the words themselves are completely different from Xinxue's usual public persona.

Cheng Shuili lowered her head, smiled, and replied: "Yes, Xinxue Boss. Negotiate well, keep the balance—make them feel the contribution is worthwhile, but don't let them get everything easily. Set the specific terms as you see fit; if anything's uncertain, ask me."

【Xin Xue Chuji】: Boss, what's the difference between your request and those hard‑to‑handle clients?

【Xin Xue Chuji】: That's me. Boss! If it were someone else, how could they understand your meaning and implement it properly?

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Yes, yes, yes. Hurry up and get to work, don't slack off.

After replying, Cheng Shuili realized a smile had somehow appeared on her face; she shook her head and turned to look out the window.

Everything in the safe zone is orderly; members and beastfolk each perform their duties.

The only chaotic spot is the "refugees" who paid the entry fee and are staying in the designated area.

Outside the safe zone, the murky flood silently rises, swallowing everything.

The earlier player comment about "waiting for the flood to reach the neck" quickly came true; World Channel can no longer indulge in the novelty of server merges or boast about each region's top forces—only a chorus of wailing cries for help remains.

"Help! I'm soaked! The water's so cold! Who has a rope! Save me!"

"It's over… everything's gone… all my supplies were in the vehicles… now there's nothing…"

"Upstairs, at least you're still alive! The five of us were sheltering together, now I'm the only one left! They… they were swept away!"

"Find a high spot quickly! Climb onto a vehicle, pad the supplies under your feet, anything works! If we stay soaked longer we'll either drown or get hypothermia!"

"In this environment… hypothermia means we won't survive!"

"We already sent you to Black Feather's safe zone, why insist on staying outside?"

"Go where the heck! Black Feather's place is already packed, how can we go! And the ticket fee is three times, will you give it to me?"

"Even now you still can't part with those Game Coins? Then you deserve to die."