I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

The Dragon Shield Bureau's armored van drove through the city, the interior silent.

Li Wu leaned against the car window, watching the street scene rushing past outside, her mind still replaying the scenes in the conference room.

Chen Yan's impassive face, the Iron-Blooded Banner's suppressed rage in its eyes, and the Sword Pointing at Rose's slightly amused smile.

This world is becoming more and more interesting, but also more and more complicated.

"What are you thinking about?" Hua Zitong's voice rang out from the side.

"I was thinking about Chen Yan." Li Wu didn't turn around, her voice calm. "That guy is a cunning old fox. He talks about cooperation, but he's just making empty promises and wants our Myth Guild to be the cannon fodder at the forefront."

Sitting across from him, Lin Hai pushed up his glasses and nodded seriously: "That's right. The higher he elevates us, the less we'll have to back down when he needs our sacrifices in the future. Being called a 'sharp knife' isn't an easy job."

"Even if you're going to be cannon fodder, you need to have the strength to be cannon fodder." Hua Zitong's tone was cold. "What he values ​​is our potential, and the absolute strength you, Li Wu, have shown. As long as we're strong enough, even cannon fodder can become protagonists."

Li Wu knew in his heart that Hua Zitong was right.

In this new world, strength is everything. So-called cooperation and alliances are all based on how much value you can bring to the other party.

"However, the stable reopening of the Origin Realm is fantastic news for us," Lin Hai said excitedly. "The foundation we built in the game can finally be put to use again!"

"The business of Qianjin Pavilion, as well as our monopoly on the Soul Forger Set, can give us a huge resource advantage in the real world."

Li Wu nodded in agreement; this was indeed a good thing.

Although he was very strong in the real world, the feeling of having ninety percent of his power suppressed still made him somewhat uncomfortable. Only in the Realm of Origin could he unleash his full power without any restraint.

The car quickly returned to the Innovation and Technology Park, in front of the headquarters building of the Myth Guild.

Steel Shield, Immovable Mountain, Night Wind, and other core members were already waiting at the door. As soon as they saw the three get out of the car, they immediately surrounded them.

"President, Vice President Hua, how is it?" Steel Shield's loud voice rang out first, his face full of worry and curiosity.

"Did those people from Dragon Shield give you any trouble?" Immovable Mountain asked in a deep voice, his fist clenched. Clearly, if Li Wu and the others had been wronged, he would be the first to object.

"Let's go inside and talk." Li Wu waved his hand and walked into the building first.

In the conference room on the eighteenth floor, all the core members of the Myth Guild gathered together. In addition to the twenty newly recruited elites, there were also four life skill players: Lao Wang, Xiao Fang, Needle God Yi Xiao, and Liu Li Xin.

All eyes were on Li Wu, Hua Zitong, and Lin Hai, waiting for the news they would bring back.

Lin Hai cleared his throat and recounted the contents of the meeting at the Dragon Shield headquarters today in detail.

From the integration of various forces in New Beginning City, to the imminent stable opening of the Origin Realm, and then to the so-called "server-wide event" and national interests.

When the "Myth" guild was designated as a "dagger" by the Dragon Shield Bureau, a suppressed gasp rippled through the conference room.

"A dagger? Isn't this just sending us to our deaths?" Arcane Light frowned. He was a smart man and immediately understood the underlying meaning.

"Yeah, why are we at the front? Where are those bastards from the Iron Blood Alliance?" Friend of the Beasts said indignantly.

Although the newly recruited Ye Feng, Mo Hen, and others did not speak, their eyes were filled with doubt.

They joined the Myth Guild because they recognized Li Wu's strength and the guild's potential, not to become cannon fodder for the country.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat heavy.

Li Wu wasn't surprised by everyone's reaction. He reached out and gently pressed down, and the conference room instantly fell silent.

"A dagger is indeed dangerous." Li Wu's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears. "But just as much, a dagger is the sharpest, and it can be the key to determining the course of a battle."

His gaze swept over everyone present, from Steel Shield and Immovable Mountain to Night Wind and Ink Mark, finally settling on those professional life skill players.

"Why did Dragon Shield choose us as their spearhead? It's not because we're obedient, nor because we're easy to bully."

"Because, in New Beginning City, only we are qualified!"

Li Wu's tone was calm, but his words conveyed an undeniable confidence.

"They saw me in the real world, single-handedly suppressing more than a dozen members of the Blood Wolf Guild. They saw our Myth Guild rise to prominence in a short period of time, and now we have a group of top elites like you."

"They fear us, but they also need us. That's why they gave us the title of 'sharp knife' and promised us the highest level of strategic support."

Immovable as a mountain's eyes lit up; he seemed to understand something: "The chairman means that we not only want to be this 'sharp knife,' but we want to be it with a clear conscience?"

"That's right." Li Wu nodded. "Danger and opportunity always go hand in hand. We are at the forefront, and we will indeed face the most powerful enemies, but at the same time, we can also obtain the best resources, the highest priority intelligence, and... the greatest military exploits."

"At that time, it won't be up to them to decide who will be cannon fodder and who will be the protagonist."

Hua Zitong took over the conversation, her voice cold and firm:

"Furthermore, the guild leader has already reached an agreement with Chen Yan. We can cooperate on the general strategic direction, but we have complete autonomy in specific tactical execution and internal guild management. We are not vassals of Dragon Shield; we are equal partners."

The moment this news broke, the atmosphere in the meeting room instantly changed.

"Holy crap! The president's awesome! He dares to challenge D.H.I.E.L.D.!" Steel Shield slapped his thigh excitedly.

"Complete autonomy? They agreed to that condition?" Mohen's face showed surprise; he knew very well what that meant.

This means that although the Mythical Guild has been incorporated into the national system, it has still maintained its independence. This is an incredible treatment for a newly established guild.

All eyes were once again focused on Li Wu, their eyes filled with awe and fervor.

This young president not only possesses unfathomable strength, but also courage and vision that are difficult for ordinary people to match.

Seeing the high morale of the crowd, Li Wu knew he had achieved his goal. He wanted everyone to understand that the Myth Guild was not a pushover to be easily manipulated.

"Alright, that's enough about Dragon Shield." Li Wu changed the subject. "Next, I have an even more important announcement to make."

He paused, looked at the expectant eyes of the crowd, and slowly began to speak.

"The maintenance on the Realm of Origin will be completed in two days at most, and you will be able to re-enter!"