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

When Li Wu opened his eyes again, he was already back on the shore of the Blackwater Swamp.

Everything around me was exactly the same as before.

A hazy sky, black muddy water reeking of decay, and monsters lurking in the swamp.

It was as if everything he had just experienced was just a dream.

But the faint glow of the [Lucky Dice] in his equipment slot, already possessing two components, and the tangible upgrades on his attribute panel, all told him that it was all real.

"It's time to go back."

Li Wu opened her friends list, ready to contact Hua Zitong and tell her that she had been released.

However, he was stunned when he saw his friends list.

In the friend list, the avatars of all the core members of the Myth Guild were lit up.

Moreover, their statuses are all shown as "busy".

Even Steel Shield and Bull, who usually liked to chat with him, didn't send him a single congratulatory message.

This is not normal.

Given their personalities, upon seeing the server-wide announcement that they had obtained legendary equipment, they would definitely send their congratulations immediately and, incidentally, urge him to treat them to a meal.

But now, the communication channel is completely silent.

problem occurs?

Li Wu's heart skipped a beat.

Without a second thought, he immediately used the Town Portal Scroll.

With a flash of blue light, his figure disappeared into the Blackwater Swamp.

The next second, he appeared in the central square of Ironforge.

As soon as he appeared, Li Wu keenly sensed that something was amiss in the surrounding atmosphere.

Although people were still coming and going in the square, all the players wore expressions that were a mixture of excitement and tension.

They gathered in small groups, discussing something.

"Have you heard? The Burning Legion's vanguard has appeared in the third district! A level 150 demon lord, with several thousand minions, almost leveled a major city!"

"Holy crap, that's incredible! What about the players in Zone 3?"

"What else can we do? All the guilds should unite and fight to the death under the command of Dragon Shield! I heard the fighting is fierce, with corpses strewn everywhere, and the area outside the main city is almost filled with them."

"That sounds so exciting! I really want to go see it!"

"Don't even think about it. Our District 21 is probably next. I just saw the Myth Guild members, fully armed, gathering outside the city, like they're heading somewhere."

"Mythical Guild? Are they about to make their move? Great! With the master of 'Seeing Through the Fog' around, the Burning Legion is nothing but a paper tiger!"

The Burning Legion?

Mythical Guilds Assemble?

Li Wu frowned as he listened to the discussions among the players around him.

The announcement was only released recently, wasn't it?

He didn't linger in the square, but walked straight towards the Qianjin Pavilion.

Along the way, he saw countless players, all busy at work.

A long queue had formed in front of the blacksmith's shop, all there to repair equipment and replenish weapons.

The pharmacy was packed with people, and all the recovery potions were sold out.

The entire Ironforge was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

When Li Wu arrived at the entrance of Qianjin Pavilion, he found it to be surprisingly deserted.

The doors were tightly shut, and a sign reading "Closed for Business" hung at the entrance.

Li Wu used his authority as the chairman to push open the door and go inside.

The hall was empty.

Only a few logistics personnel, under Lin Hai's command, were busy moving various supplies.

"President!"

When Lin Hai saw Li Wu, it was like seeing a savior, and he immediately ran over.

"You're finally back!" His voice trembled with a sob. "If you hadn't come back, Vice President Hua and I would have gone crazy!"

"What happened?" Li Wu asked.

"You have no idea!" Lin Hai began to pour out his grievances, "Ever since that 'Burning Crusade' announcement came out, the whole world has gone crazy!"

"The calls from Dragon Shield Bureau, cooperation invitations from various chambers of commerce, and those small guilds eager to curry favor with us—they practically wore down the doorstep of Qianjin Pavilion!"

"Vice President Hua went to an emergency meeting of the Dragon Shield Bureau, leaving everything to me before she left. I'm all alone, handling the guild's logistics, dealing with all those shady characters, and keeping an eye on the stock market... It's so hard!"

Li Wu looked at Lin Hai's exaggerated expression and almost laughed.

He knew that although the guy was complaining, he was probably secretly overjoyed.

This chaotic situation is exactly what a businessman like him likes to see.

Because chaos means business opportunities.

"Where's Hua Zitong? Where did she go for a meeting?" Li Wu asked.

"It's in the top-floor conference room, using remote magical projection. Apart from Vice President Hua, all the top guild leaders from various regions are attending," Lin Hai said. "The meeting has been going on for over an hour, and it'll probably be over soon."

Li Wu nodded, ignoring Lin Hai, and walked straight up to the conference room.

As soon as he reached the conference room door, he heard Hua Zitong's clear and firm voice coming from inside.

"...I reiterate, our Myth Guild can serve as the spearhead of District 21, and even the entire China region, to carry out the most dangerous missions. However, we must retain complete tactical autonomy. We are not anyone's vassal, nor are we cannon fodder to be sacrificed at will."

"As for the specific cooperation plan, I will have our president discuss it with Director Chen personally when he returns."

"If no one has any further questions, this meeting is now adjourned."

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room door was pushed open.

Li Wu went inside.

In the center of the conference room, a dozen figures appeared in a huge magical projection.

Leading the group was Chen Yan from the Dragon Shield Bureau.

Beside him were the guild leaders of major guilds such as Iron Blood Banner, Wind and Cloud Nine Heavens, and Sword Pointing at Rose.

All eyes were on Li Wu, who had just walked in.

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

"It seems I've returned just in time."

A slight smile appeared on Li Wu's lips.

He glanced at the girl beside him, who was facing a group of powerful figures alone, yet still exuding confidence and holding her own. A hint of tenderness and approval flashed in his eyes.

Then, he stepped forward and stood beside her.

"Excuse me, everyone."

He glanced around at everyone on the screen, his voice not loud but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"I went to pick up some things and came back late."

"Next, I will discuss the cooperation regarding 'The Burning Crusade' with everyone."

Upon hearing Li Wu's words, Chen Yan of the Dragon Shield Bureau showed a barely perceptible hint of appreciation in his eyes. What he valued most was Li Wu's composure in the face of adversity.