Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 511 Asia Tianqin Group
The difference is obvious just by looking at the scale of the competition.

In just three short years, tremendous changes have indeed taken place.

At this moment, the South Korean athlete walked over, extended his hand to Sun Baxin, and said with a smile, "Hello, I am Tian Benxi. You are really strong. Why haven't I met you in world-class competitions?"

Sun Baxin shook hands with Tian Benxi and said, "Because of the long distance, I don't like traveling."

Tian Benxi smiled and asked, "Will you be going to Singapore to compete this time?"

Sun Baxin said, "I will go."

"Alright, then see you in Singapore." Tian Benxi smiled and said, "Next time, I won't lose again."

“Winning or losing isn’t something you can decide,” Sun Baxin replied.

"Oh? What decision was made?" Tian Benxi was taken aback.

Sun Baxin remained as sharp-tongued as ever, saying, "It's determined by strength."

The smile on Tian Benxi's face slowly disappeared, and she said, "Okay, then next time I'll beat you with my strength."

After saying that, Tian Benxi turned and left.

“He was the champion of the 2003 Blizzard Invitational Tournament and is good at playing Undead.” Looking at Tian Benxi’s back, Sun Baxin said, “He eliminated a team with great potential from our club yesterday, so I came here today to meet him.”

"Hmm." Cheng Yi had heard of this Tian Benxi. He vaguely remembered that in 2006, Tian Benxi defeated the human emperor Sky and became famous overnight.

Sun Baxin added, "President Cheng, there are quite a few loopholes in this competition. For example, Tian Benxi, although he lost to me, can still join a Korean team and continue to compete in the world championships after returning to Korea. We must find a way to solve this loophole."

"It's already being addressed," Cheng Yi said. "It's the first time we've organized such a large competition, so there are bound to be many problems. We can only work on them one by one."

In order to find out the problem, Cheng Yi watched all the matches this afternoon.

In terms of the competition format, it was absolutely impeccable, and all the contestants accepted their defeat wholeheartedly.

The only problem is the issue of repeated participation across regions and countries.

For example, some people register for two teams in both Handong Province and Guangyue Province. This way, even if one team loses, they can use the other team to rise from the ashes.

To solve this problem, Cheng Yi instructed the technical department to give everyone a chance to play in the revival round.

After all, if a true master is unexpectedly eliminated, it would be a loss for China.

The purpose of the domestic selection competition is to select top talents, not to accidentally eliminate them.

While it could be argued that the eliminated experts weren't truly experts, they were still seeds for the Chinese esports scene.

After watching the game, Cheng Yi returned to the Momo Games Experience Center at around 7 p.m.

At this moment, Chen Zhi was still immersed in the world of the overseas version of the game "Primordial War Chronicles".

He went over to take a look and saw that Chen Zhi was about to ascend from the first continent to the second continent.

Upon seeing Cheng Yi return, Chen Zhi immediately asked excitedly, "Cheng Yi, this version is really addictive! When I played the domestic version, I would just log in and fight every day, but with this overseas version, I just can't stop playing!"

Cheng Yi laughed and said, "That's natural. The domestic version focuses on guild wars, while the overseas version focuses on lone wolves. Guild wars emphasize guild PvP output, so equipment doesn't need to be too deep. It's all about communication between people. But lone wolves are different. They improve the depth of equipment and gameplay on the basis of guild wars. To put it bluntly, even if you play for three years, you still won't reach the top level. There are 100 sets of equipment, plus hats, cutting, rebirth, four-slot items, divine pets, mounts, wings, and so on."

"Your auto-play system is amazing. It saves me the trouble of hiring a power-leveling service," Chen Zhi said with a smile.

"That's because the overseas market is too vast; the game boosting industry simply can't survive there," Cheng Yi said.

Chen Zhi said, "If everyone leaves the game running, how can you control the output?"

"Only on the first continent can you AFK freely. Once you get to the second continent, you have to participate in an event to get a three-hour no-damage AFK ticket. Otherwise, given the strength of the monsters on the second continent, you simply can't AFK," Cheng Yi said. "It seems like you can AFK, but it's actually a disguised way to prevent cheating. You can only AFK for three hours a day, and the rest you'll have to do it manually."

The overseas version of "The Legend of the Primordial Era" took a lot of Cheng Yi's brainpower to complete, and its complexity is definitely much greater than that of the domestic version.

However, this complexity only applies to the game's production level. For players, the overseas version is easier to get started with than the domestic version.

The overseas version of "Primordial War Chronicles" was created by Cheng Yi based on the super-transformation server. The highest level in the first continent is 2000, the highest level in the second continent is 3000, and so on, with the highest level in the seventh continent being 8000.

The game's defining characteristic can be summed up in two words: exhilarating.

In terms of pricing, Cheng Yi still referenced the domestic version. Upgrading each type of equipment is half based on materials dropped by monsters and half on gold coins or ingots. Moreover, each continent has a cap to prevent whales from getting ahead.

This would limit the spending power of the super-rich.

In addition, the game's design also follows the low-defense, high-attack strategy of the domestic version.

So what if you have amazing gear?

If ten people attack together, the series of paralysis effects alone are enough to drive you crazy.

For skilled players to take on multiple opponents, they must practice their positioning and PvP techniques.

Cheng Yi wanted to invite Chen Zhi to dinner, but Chen Zhi was currently in a critical period of ascending to the second continent and had no interest in eating.

Left with no other choice, Cheng Yi could only arrange for Li Bing to bring Chen Zhi a meal.

Li Bing has now graduated from Handong University and is now the chairman's assistant at Xiaonei.com. In the past three years, Li Bing has changed a lot.

The once arrogant and boastful boy has grown into a mature and steady man.

Li Bing handled various company matters very efficiently. Early the next morning, Cheng Yi convened a group meeting to address the numerous issues encountered during the domestic selection competition.

A few days later, the overseas version of "The Legend of the Primordial Era" was finalized. Cheng Yi and Chen Zhi signed the authorization contract, and Chen Zhi reluctantly headed to Southeast Asia.

Before promoting the overseas version of "The Legend of the Primordial Era", Chen Zhi must first build his own team, establish his own company, and make all the necessary preparations in advance.

Singapore, Orchard Road, top-floor conference room of Asia Tianqin Group headquarters.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is the bustling night view of Singapore, with neon lights flashing and cars flowing like a river.

The oval mahogany conference table was filled with board members and senior executives of the Asia Tianqin Group, all of whom were senior executives of the Lianjiang Group.

After their defeat in Rongcheng, all the senior executives of Lianjiang Group immigrated to Singapore through investment immigration and began to establish themselves in the Southeast Asian market.

Asia Tianqin Group was a company previously controlled by Chen Zhi in Southeast Asia, whose main business was gambling and betting.

After the senior executives of Lianjiang Group arrived, they took over Asia Tianqin Group. They planned to use their huge cash flow to bring all the gambling and casino businesses in Southeast Asia under their control.

Seated at the head of the table is Chen Zhi's father, Chen Hongwen, who is also the current chairman of Asia Tianqin Group.

His hair was gray, but his eyes were still sharp as an eagle's, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

Chen Zhi sat to his left, with a carefully prepared "Overseas Edition Agency Operation Plan" spread out in front of him.

"In conclusion," Chen Zhi said in a steady voice, with an undeniable confidence, "Honghuang Chronicles Overseas Edition is a top-tier MMORPG developed by Momo Group based on its domestic hit game and designed specifically for overseas players. Its gameplay depth, payment model, and AFK system perfectly meet the needs of players in Southeast Asia and even the entire Europe and America. I have experienced it extensively at Momo Group recently, and I believe this game will definitely be a hit."

"If our Asia Tianqin Group can secure the exclusive agency rights, leveraging our accumulated entertainment industry resources and channels in Southeast Asia, we can completely transform it into a flagship product with revenue exceeding 100 million US dollars and over 10 million users within a year. This will be a crucial step in our group's transformation from traditional entertainment to emerging technology entertainment!"

He looked around at the board members and executives present, hoping to see approving glances.

However, he was mostly met with silence and doubt.

A veteran director who had followed Chen Hongwen for many years was the first to challenge him, saying in a hoarse voice, "Chen Zhi, isn't this online game you're talking about just a video game for kids? It requires a lot of investment, high risk, and a long cycle! What is the core of our Asia Tianqin Group? It's gambling, hotels, and tourism. These are the real money we can see and touch. Look at Macau, look at Las Vegas. These are the areas we should be focusing on."

“Uncle Li is right.” Another vice president in charge of casino operations immediately chimed in, “There were too many restrictions in China before, so we could only develop some arcades. Now that we’ve come to Southeast Asia, why should we still do that kind of slow-money industry? Our new casino licenses in Cambodia and the Philippines are currently in the critical approval period, and we also have an acquisition plan for a high-end casino resort in Phnom Penh. This is the profit growth point for our group for the next ten years.”

The vice president glanced at Chen Zhi and said, "Mr. Chen, you should focus your energy on this, instead of messing around with these illusory online games! Can games generate huge sums of money every minute like a gambling table?"

Once someone starts talking, it's very difficult to dispel those doubts.

Most of the people present are seasoned veterans who have spent decades in the casino, nightclub, and physical entertainment industries.

They naturally harbor distrust and rejection towards industries in the internet world.

In their eyes, Chen Zhi's plan was tantamount to throwing precious funds into a bottomless pit full of uncertainty.

Chen Hongwen listened in silence, his fingers unconsciously turning the jade thumb ring on his thumb.

When the questioning reached its peak, he slowly raised his hand, and the conference room instantly fell silent.

All eyes were on the old man who controlled the fate of the family and the group.

"Chen Zhi." Chen Hongwen's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a heavy weight. His gaze, as if it were solid, fell on Chen Zhi's face as he said, "Your plan is indeed well-made, but..."

The moment that "however" was uttered, Chen Zhi's heart sank.

"However, as far as we know, the truce agreement between Momo Group and Microsoft is only for one year. Can you guarantee that Microsoft won't take action against Momo Group after one year? Once Microsoft takes action against Momo Group, do you think Momo Group's games can still develop overseas?" Chen Hongwen raised a very practical question.

Chen Zhi frowned and said, "Dad, we were able to cash out and exit at the peak this time thanks to the assistance of Momo Group."

Chen Hongwen said, "They helped us, and of course we should remember that. But there's no need to sacrifice ourselves to repay their kindness. When we were in trouble, didn't Momo Group just sit on the sidelines and watch the fight?"

Chen Hongwen laughed and said, "If we were in the gambling business, and one day Momo Group was suppressed by Microsoft to the point of being unable to raise its head, we could also contribute some money to help them. But if we were in the internet business, wouldn't we also collapse when Momo Group falls?"

Chen Hongwen's words were reasonable and well-founded, immediately sparking a lot of discussion.

As expected of the chairman, he immediately made it clear what they were thinking.

Chen Hongwen looked at Chen Zhi and earnestly advised, "Chen Zhi, you have made a great contribution this time, and everyone admires you very much. What you should do is lead everyone to build a new empire in Southeast Asia."

"Online games are not the foundation of our Tianqin Group, nor are they our future direction." Chen Hongwen's tone became resolute: "Casinos, hotels, and tourism resorts are the industries that sustain us. The group needs you now, so you should focus on the important matters. You will be in full charge of the preparations for the new casino in Cambodia this time."

Chen Hongwen's tone carried a strong sense of command.

This didn't seem like a discussion; it was a final decision.

Chen Zhi slowly raised his head to meet Chen Hongwen's stern gaze, his eyes showing no sign of backing down.

He took a deep breath, his voice eerily calm yet carrying clearly throughout the conference room: "Dad, I won't go to the casinos in Cambodia."

"What did you say?" Chen Hongwen's brows furrowed sharply.

Chen Zhi stood up, his gaze sweeping over the faces that were either astonished or gloating, finally settling on Chen Hongwen's face. He said, word by word, "My taking over the Cambodian casino means that our Chen family is completely tied to the Southeast Asian gambling ship, and there's no getting off. Dad, I've thought this through very clearly recently. If I have the chance in the future, I still want to be able to return to our hometown of Lianjiang with dignity."

"Go back to our old home in Lianjiang?" Chen Hongwen was clearly stung by Chen Zhi's words. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, laughing angrily, "Lianjiang Group is now under the Zhao family's control, and our Chen family has been driven here. What can we do back in Lianjiang except be ridiculed? What we need to do now is establish ourselves in Southeast Asia, make a comeback, and live a glamorous life! As long as we have enough money, even if we are utterly wicked, we can still go back as successful entrepreneurs!"

Looking at his father's face contorted with anger, and then at the indifferent eyes of the board members around him, Chen Zhi's last shred of attachment to his family finally vanished.

(End of this chapter)