Nian Yan pushed the door open and walked in. The meeting room was not very spacious. In the center stood a rectangular table surrounded by more than a dozen people. The lighting in the room was dim, but he could still clearly recognize everyone’s faces. Nian Yan’s gaze fell on Lei Su. He had previously seen Lei Su’s international competition videos, so he immediately recognized him. As for the others, he didn’t know any of them.
Nian Yan looked toward the front center of the table. Sitting at the head was an imposing middle-aged man wearing a gray Chinese standing-collar jacket, sitting upright.
From this man, Nian Yan sensed an aura of natural authority, clearly cultivated from years in a high position, along with a touch of severity. A thought of doubt flickered through his mind—could this man be a military officer?
Having lived closely with his father, Nian Yan had developed a sharp perception of military personnel, and his judgment was usually accurate.
This middle-aged man sitting at the head of the meeting room was likely the most senior figure here. On either side of him sat several older men, who were probably also key figures in the Heaven King Organization.
Nian Yan locked eyes with the middle-aged man, and they exchanged nods of greeting.
The middle-aged man spoke, “Please sit next to Lei Su. Allow me to introduce myself first. I’m Mo Yuntian, a member of the Heaven King Organization.” He pointed to a handsome young man on his right, “This is Xiao Yu, the current president of the Heaven King Organization. He will be in charge of your induction into the organization.”
Nian Yan walked over to the empty seat next to Lei Su and sat down calmly, glancing around the room at everyone present.
Xiao Yu smiled at Nian Yan and said, “I will now briefly introduce the history and some rules of the Heaven King Organization. If you are willing to join, we can proceed.”
“Yes, I am willing to join,” Nian Yan replied solemnly. Many people would kill to join the Heaven King Organization, so naturally he wouldn’t miss such an opportunity. As he learned more about the Heaven King Organization, he realized how significant the benefits would be for the Tianxia Group. It would bring unprecedented development opportunities to the company.
Xiao Yu nodded and began explaining the history and current members of the Heaven King Organization. The more Nian Yan listened, the more astonished he became. The Heaven King Organization included government officials, high-ranking military officers, and business elites. Its power was truly formidable, capable of influencing the entire political landscape.
Although the Heaven King Organization had only twenty-six members, the influence it represented far exceeded the sum of those individuals. Some former members had left the organization for various reasons but continued to support it. Additionally, the organization had a vast network of peripheral members. If they worked behind the scenes, they could even sway the politics of an entire nation.
“I had some connection with your father when he was young, although he later retired from the military,” Mo Yuntian chuckled.
“My father also mentioned you before,” Nian Yan quickly responded. A realization flickered in his mind—his father actually had some history with Mo Yuntian. Thinking about it, the reason he was able to join the Heaven King Organization might have something to do with his father’s connections. His father was now a government-connected businessman who had successfully secured large quantities of polonium and other strategic materials for the country. Without powerful backing, how could an ordinary person engage in such business? Nian Yan was beginning to understand that when politics were involved, nothing was simple. His joining the Heaven King Organization symbolized the merging of two powerful forces.
Why had the Heaven King Organization chosen him instead of someone else? There must have been many factors involved.
After learning about the Heaven King Organization’s members, Nian Yan greeted each one respectfully. He dared not act carelessly, as his position within the organization was still quite low, and he had no real say. Everyone in the room represented a powerful faction, and he needed to build good relationships with them to ensure smooth cooperation in the future.
With Lei Su’s introduction, Nian Yan started chatting with several younger members, including Xiao Yu. Since they were around the same age, they had many common topics. Other members were also eager to get to know Nian Yan, the new addition, and approached him to talk.
The Heaven King Organization didn’t have particularly strict rules and was relatively free in nature. However, there was one very strict rule: internal conflict among members was strictly prohibited. If any member violated this rule, they would face severe punishment and be expelled from the organization. As long as this rule was followed, everything else was acceptable. Therefore, most members dared not challenge this particular regulation.
Although most members knew Nian Yan was merely the heir to the relatively unknown Tianxia Group, they still didn’t dare to underestimate him. Being accepted into the Heaven King Organization itself was a symbol of strength. They discussed many potential collaborations with him.
“My family has investments in heavy metals. We should have opportunities to work together,” said a young man named Ling Yu.
“Great,” Nian Yan replied, chatting briefly with several others. Unexpectedly, just a few casual conversations had already brought several major business deals to the Tianxia Group. He realized these people were trying to befriend him. Since it was a mutually beneficial relationship, Nian Yan naturally wouldn’t turn down such good opportunities. Each person here represented an incredibly powerful force, and he absolutely couldn’t afford to miss any chance for collaboration! This was the key opportunity for the Tianxia Group to take off!
As the conversations continued, Nian Yan became more familiar with everyone, especially bonding closely with Lei Su and Xiao Yu, almost like brothers.
“Nian Yan, don’t listen to Xiao Yu. That guy has a mind full of tricks. Otherwise, General Mo wouldn’t have made him the president of the Heaven King Organization,” Lei Su said with obvious disdain for Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu rolled his eyes and exchanged a knowing smile with Nian Yan.
Nian Yan smiled slightly. Compared to Lei Su, Xiao Yu was more composed and shared a similar personality with him, making them more compatible. As for Lei Su, he was straightforward, loyal, and easy to get along with. Besides Xiao Yu and Lei Su, Nian Yan also chatted briefly with Ling Yu. From what Xiao Yu and Lei Su told him, Nian Yan was stunned to learn that Ling Yu was actually the heir to the Ling family, a powerful dynasty with deep influence in both business and politics.
Lei Su’s family had a long military tradition and held significant influence in the military. Xiao Yu was General Mo Yuntian’s nephew; his mother was a high-ranking official in a province, and his father was also in the military.
A chill ran down Nian Yan’s spine. Everyone here was extraordinary. In comparison, he was the least influential among them.
“From now on, you are a member of the Heaven King Organization. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly,” Mo Yuntian told Nian Yan.
“Alright, thank you, General Mo,” Nian Yan nodded.
Mo Yuntian looked at Nian Yan, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “I have a question for you.”
“Please go ahead, General Mo,” Nian Yan replied respectfully. He wasn’t blind—he knew who among the Heaven King Organization members was the one he absolutely couldn’t offend.
“Have you recently experienced a sudden increase in strength? I’m referring to your hand-to-hand combat abilities,” Mo Yuntian asked.
Nian Yan was puzzled. Why would Mo Yuntian suddenly ask this? Nevertheless, he answered honestly without hiding anything, “Yes.”
“You recently advanced to Shadow Dancer, right?” Mo Yuntian looked at Nian Yan meaningfully.
Nian Yan’s heart stirred. Since becoming a Shadow Dancer, his combat abilities had been continuously surging, never stopping. He had also discovered that many aspects of Shadow Dancer were compatible with real-world martial arts techniques. After integrating them, it felt as if he had entered a completely new realm. He was very confused—virtual and real worlds were supposed to be different, so why did they seem connected?
Could it be that Mo Yuntian knew something?
Nian Yan felt that there must be many unknown secrets in between, but he dared not ask recklessly. If he asked something inappropriate, it could cause trouble. If Mo Yuntian was willing to share, he would naturally do so.
After hearing Nian Yan’s answer, Mo Yuntian seemed to confirm something and nodded, “That explains it.”
Nian Yan thought he saw a flicker in Mo Yuntian’s eyes.
Xiao Yu, Lei Su, and others were confused by the conversation between Nian Yan and Mo Yuntian. They couldn’t understand how combat abilities and Shadow Dancer were related—it seemed completely unrelated. Only a few people understood the meaning behind their conversation; the rest weren’t qualified to know.
“I have a task for you. Can you complete it? Of course, you can also refuse,” Mo Yuntian said in a calm tone.
Although puzzled about what Mo Yuntian wanted him to do, Nian Yan quickly responded, “Please go ahead, General Mo.”
“I have dozens of young men here. They are all talented and have already reached level 100 in Faith, but they haven’t started advancing to top-tier classes yet. I heard that you have some methods for advancing to top-tier classes. Would you be willing to teach them those methods? Also, after they advance, I hope you can share some of your insights about the class with them. I don’t want to take advantage of you. If you’re willing to help me, I will definitely support you whenever you need me,” Mo Yuntian explained.
Everyone looked at Nian Yan in astonishment. They all knew Mo Yuntian’s reputation—he always kept his word and never went back on his promises. His offer carried significant weight. They were curious—was this task really just about helping dozens of people advance to top-tier classes? They had never known General Mo to have any interest in virtual worlds. Nian Yan was truly fortunate. If anyone else were in his place, they would immediately accept without hesitation. They all understood how valuable a favor from General Mo Yuntian was.
Nian Yan pondered thoughtfully, puzzled—was this really so important to Mo Yuntian?
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