Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

Lin You opened the email.

In the attachment, there lies a quiet egg that glows with a faint golden light.

The egg is about the size of a fist, and its surface is covered with flame-like patterns.

Holding it in your hand, you can feel a slight warmth.

It felt like something inside was gently pulsating.

……

【Pet Egg (Flametail Cat)】

Status: Pending incubation

[Incubation Requirements: Blood Test for Ownership]

[Incubation Countdown: Not Started]

……

Lin You stared at the egg, the smile on her lips growing wider and wider.

"Flametail Cat... It sounds powerful just from the name."

He didn't rush to hatch.

After all, incubation takes 24 hours, and blood must be used to bind the animal to its owner.

It's not too late to deal with it after we get back on the minecart and settle in.

Just as Lin You was about to put the pet egg into her backpack, a line of striking red text suddenly appeared in front of her.

It's neither a system notification nor information from the Eye of Insight.

It was a game announcement addressed to all players.

[Announcement: Attention all players]

The new player protection period ends at midnight today.

At that time, your minecart will no longer be immune to damage.

[The Calamity Invasion System is coming soon]

Welcome to the real survival game!

Best of luck to everyone!

……

The announcement immediately caused an uproar on the entire survival game forum.

"What?! The newbie protection period is ending?!"

"Midnight...it's already afternoon, there's less than half a day left!"

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! I'm not ready yet!"

"Minecarts are no longer immune to damage?! What if my minecart gets destroyed?"

"Oh no, oh no, oh no! I haven't even made the weapons yet!"

"Is there anyone who can tell me what to do next? Please!"

"Go find Boss Lin You! He definitely has a solution!"

"Master Lin You! Are you there?! I need a survival guide!"

"Help, boss!!!"

For a time, everyone felt insecure.

The players, who were just engrossed in the auction, were instantly gripped by fear.

The newbie protection period is their only safe haven in the Netherworld.

Now, this safe haven is about to disappear.

But they were not ready.

Lin You frowned slightly as she looked at the announcement.

"The newbie protection period is finally coming to an end..."

He was not surprised by the news.

After all, it was written in the game rules from the beginning.

The newbie protection period lasts only 3 days.

What players need to do is gather resources, arm themselves, and gain the ability to protect themselves within these 3 days.

"But... it doesn't matter to me."

Lin You took a deep breath, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

His advantage over other players is too great.

"But we must not let our guard down."

Lin You opened the forum, looked at the screen full of posts asking for help and lamenting, and pondered for a moment.

"Tomorrow's guide will include some comprehensive self-protection tips suitable for newcomers."

"Let's summarize the content of the previous posts, and then add some new recipes and monster information."

"For example, the weaknesses of the mushroom monster, and how to deal with slimes."

Thinking this, Lin You opened the chat room, looked at the rapidly scrolling window, and typed a sentence.

[Lin You: Tomorrow I will post a comprehensive guide, listing all the useful information, hoping it will be helpful to everyone.]

Although the messages in the chat room scrolled very quickly.

However, some sharp-eyed people still noticed Lin You's profile picture flashing by.

"Wait, I think I just saw a familiar ID..."

"It's Boss Lin You! We're saved!"

"Lin You, the mastermind, has finally spoken! He'll release a comprehensive strategy guide tomorrow, that's great!"

"But... the newbie protection period ends at midnight tonight! Can you release it earlier, please?!"

"Don't rush me. The expert has his own things to do. It's already quite an achievement that he agreed to release the guide."

"I'm shaking all over. The minecart only has 10 units of fuel left, and it's completely dark around me. I'm too scared to go out..."

"Me too! I've been digging for three days and haven't gotten a single recipe. I've only survived this long thanks to the expert's guide."

"Tonight I plan to stay inside the minecart and not move, and wait for the walkthrough to come out tomorrow before I move."

"Great idea! Even if the minecart isn't immune to damage, as long as it doesn't go out, the monsters can't get in, right?"

"Not necessarily. The announcement said the 'Calamity Invasion System' is going to be opened... Who knows if monsters will actively attack the minecarts!"

"Don't scare me... Boss, please take care! We're waiting for your guide tomorrow!"

Lin You also didn't know what the two new systems that were about to be launched were.

But he believes that no matter how difficult things get, he can find a way to solve them.

Just deal with whatever comes your way.

After closing the forum, Lin You glanced at the system panel. His strategy points had risen to over 800, showing a significant upward trend.

The fact that the new player protection period is about to end has probably spurred most players.

Therefore, many people are looking back at previous strategy posts, which has brought a surge in popularity.

"That's good, more people should see tomorrow's post."

"As for this egg..."

Lin You took out the Flametail Cat's pet egg and gestured with it a few times.

Finally, he grinned and slashed his finger with the bronze sword, letting a few drops of blood fall onto the eggshell.

The blood disappears the moment it touches the eggshell, as if it evaporates, and is absorbed by the eggshell.

[Blood bond ceremony successful!]

[23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds remaining until hatching is complete]

It takes a full day for a pet egg to hatch.

Lin You carefully placed the precious egg, which had cost him his entire fortune, onto the control panel of the minecart, and then started the minecart.

Familiar excavation clues appeared before my eyes.

……

Please select the digging direction.

[①: Dig forward, fuel -20]

(Additional information: This excavation will leave the rocky area)

【②: Dig backwards, fuel -20】

(Additional information: You will be returning to your previous location)

【③: Dig to the left, fuel -20】

(Additional information: You will receive some stones)

【④: Dig to the right, fuel -20】

(Additional information: After digging twice, you will reach a subterranean space containing a hidden subterranean realm.)

……

"Um?"

Lin You raised an eyebrow, keenly catching a word.

The Hidden Realm of the Earth's Core?

"Never heard of it... I'll search it up."

Faced with unknown information, Lin You directly relied on the power of millions of players and started searching on the forum.

Unfortunately, the number of posts found was 0.

This means that Lin You may have encountered the first "Subterranean Realm" in the 25535 beginner zone!

"I've finally encountered such good fortune!"

Realizing this, Lin You was overjoyed, thinking to himself that he had finally had a stroke of good luck.

With ample fuel in the minecart, Lin You didn't hesitate and immediately began digging to the right.

Although digging straight ahead would lead to a rocky area, the underground realm is clearly more important right now.

Soon, after two diggings, a spacious area appeared in Lin You's field of vision.

Unlike the previous underground spaces we encountered.

This time, the inner space of the earth is illuminated by its own light source, which comes from a huge stone gate in the middle.

The stone gate is arched, with a deep blue light curtain in the middle, through which swirling patterns flow.

Apart from that, there was nothing else in this underground space, not even weeds; the ground was completely empty.

You have discovered a hidden paradise beneath the earth.

After getting off the vehicle, Lin You gripped the bronze short sword tightly and cautiously approached the glowing stone door.

As he approached the stone gate, some information appeared before his eyes.

After quickly glancing through it, Lin You suddenly realized what was going on.

"What was that... turns out it's a dungeon!"