In the new expansion, Middle-earth faces a tremendous crisis.
The opening scene is set against the backdrop of years of famine and the tragic scene of starving people everywhere, which paints a dark first stroke on the originally beautiful landscape.
Even tax reductions and exemptions were ineffective; people in some areas were living in misery and rebellions broke out one after another.
Meanwhile, a treacherous NPC within the country seized this opportunity to plot a rebellion.
The main storyline begins at this time of impending storm, and the first main quest players will face may be to investigate the backgrounds of many NPCs.
There isn't much information about the test server, but it has caused a huge stir on the forums of Blue Star.
Because the changes are truly significant.
[It seems the eldest disciple of the Mo Sect was investigating the Prime Minister's residence late at night but was captured! We can't find her or her body! Please, eldest disciple, don't let anything happen to you!!]
[Wow, there are troops stationed on the side peak of Sword Forging Manor! Is this for surveillance or protection?]
Martial arts practitioners are now being barred from entering government offices. The Six Doors (a secret police agency) members say war might be brewing! How exciting! Is the world of martial arts about to erupt into a national war?
[Who's worse off than me? The NPC who taught me cooking was taken away and killed! I haven't even finished my apprenticeship yet! That damn prime minister, he's definitely going to rebel!]
The generals of the Divine Machine Battalion have all disappeared, and the guiding NPC has been replaced. It seems they're really preparing for war.
The initial hints of spoilers quickly escalated into widespread discussion as more players joined the fray.
The game "Xia Ke Xing" is really about to start a national war.
Everyone originally thought the second expansion would introduce a new faction or something, or at most create a villainous faction for them to fight...
To everyone's surprise, the entire country descended into chaos!
[Wow, Earth is really going all out!]
The carnival's closing ceremony directly proved this point.
The closing ceremony performance was disrupted by an "accident".
A rebel army seized control of the stage, pointed their swords at the players below, and arrogantly declared, "Kneel before Lord An and welcome the new king!"
"..."
A huge roar erupted from the audience.
The players were so startled that they dropped their fries.
This year's Blue Star Carnival has a lot of information to share.
For a whole week after it ended, the internet was flooded with news about Earth.
—The cult leader might finally be making his move into horror games! Most likely it's Old Nine! The Healing Center is just a demo version!
This one point alone is enough to ignite the enthusiasm of netizens.
Although most people are actually afraid of horror games, they have great confidence in Earth.
The fans interviewed all said: "I'll buy any game from Earth, I'll buy it like crazy! I'll definitely beat it! ...Well, as long as it's not too scary."
His excitement was tinged with a hint of timidity.
—A new version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been announced! "The Darkest Hour" might be about to trigger a nationwide war!
War is something that is completely foreign to people in the interstellar age.
They were as excited as a group of children preparing for a spring outing.
The "Eternal" guild is preparing for the new version! The guild has a full complement of support roles, and the raid leader is highly experienced – we guarantee you'll get a share of the loot!
Stock up on essential supplies now! The new version is all about war, prices are sure to go up!
[It's almost the end of the version, do I still need to grind for Mo Cult favorability? I'm almost getting my next martial arts manual...]
The next version will definitely be all-out fighting, how exciting! I'm ready!
Players aren't afraid of things getting out of hand; they all look eager and ready to give it a try.
The first Dragon Hunter Tournament has been scheduled for July 1st, right after students start their summer vacation. The top three winners will receive an Ancient Dragon Remnant as a reward!
That's right, the so-called "reward dragon" looks exactly like an ancient dragon!
Ancient dragons are already incredibly elegant and majestic in appearance, not to mention the added bonus of numerous ancient and mysterious myths and legends.
The opening ceremony of the carnival further ignited everyone's curiosity and goodwill.
Business owners are already advertising this online:
[I'm accepting a second-generation dragon egg as a reward. Price is no object, name your price! I just want the first dragon egg from the reward dragon!]
Because reward dragons cannot be traded, and dragon hunter accounts are linked to ID cards, even if the winner is willing to sell dragon eggs, they would have to wait until their first generation of reward dragons grows up, mates, and lays eggs.
Dragon Hunter quickly became popular due to the appearance of Elder Dragons.
It even attracted the attention of the neighboring Galactic Empire.
Although the two countries do not have a connected interstellar network, this is an era of exceptionally advanced technology, and there are always people who can set up private networks to spy on their neighbors' lives.
It is said that more and more posts are gradually appearing on the forums of the Galactic Empire.
[A new game has been released on Earth next door? Time to grab my phone, it's time for my personal shopper to step in!]