Chapter 2962: News

“Ancient Humans and we humans are both bloodline branches of the Titan clan who took refuge back then.”

“The coordinates we obtained point to a place where the Ancient Humans once lived. Later, they got involved in certain events related to the spawns and, fearing potential extinction, were forced to migrate from that world. Before leaving, they left behind something referred to as a ‘legacy’ at their settlement.”

“We believed the legacy was stored in the ruins of the Ancient Humans.”

Fang Heng said, “Mm, we did a general scan of the world. The environment is very similar to the one we currently inhabit, quite suitable for human life, but we didn’t find any traces of other races or clues related to the legacy or the ruins.”

Upon hearing this, the accompanying players whispered among themselves.

“That’s a problem.”

Liu Haiyang went on to explain, “It could be that too much time has passed, or perhaps some accident occurred. Any trace of the Ancient Humans has vanished.”

“We hope to go to the Ancient Humans’ coordinates to confirm the situation. If necessary, we may even need to construct a special sensing tower there, but that will take a long time.”

Liu Haiyang then asked, “Fang Heng, the Eastern Federation doesn’t have the capability for interstellar travel. We’re also unsure of your ship’s condition. If possible, could your ship return to pick up some of our personnel and bring them aboard?”

Fang Heng shook his head helplessly.

“No, the ship was just built. It’s not yet capable of traveling freely.”

Liu Haiyang scratched his head, momentarily at a loss.

A nearby researcher suggested, “We could try mapping out the domain terrain and analyze it afterward.”

“That would waste a lot of time…”

“What about remote projection? Set up a remote projection system…”

“I suggest geological analysis instead…”

The researchers started talking over one another.

Fang Heng stayed silent.

After a long while, no suitable plan was decided.

With no better option, Liu Haiyang had to lead his team out of the game temporarily, deciding to go back and research more thoroughly and come up with a detailed action plan in a couple of days.

“Your Majesty, I have a question…”

Prince Buller, who had been quietly observing the meeting, couldn’t help but speak once everyone else had left the hall.

Fang Heng, slightly overwhelmed by the researchers’ chatter, rubbed his temples and asked, “What question?”

Buller softly said, “Why not open the vampire teleportation gate and send vampires there? The vampire clan has seen an explosive growth in strength lately. We can assist you.”

Huh?

Fang Heng opened his mouth, suddenly realizing something.

Right! The vampire teleportation gate!

He had almost forgotten.

Now that his powers had been fully unlocked in the real world, all game abilities could also be used in the real world.

In theory, the vampire teleportation gate should work too!

He could try opening it and send a group of researchers over to check things out!

Fang Heng immediately dispatched vampires to catch up with Liu Haiyang and his group before they left the vampire temple and brought them back.

Having just left the temple, Liu Haiyang and the others were confused as they were hurriedly called back by the vampires. “Fang Heng, did you forget to mention something important?”

“Mm, I just remembered. While the ship can’t return for now, I can use a teleportation passage to send your people into that world.”

“Huh?”

Everyone was shocked and turned to look at Fang Heng.

Was this possible?

“That’s amazing. What method is it?”

“It’s a secret technique of the vampires,” Fang Heng said, glancing at Prince Buller nearby. “However, the prerequisite is that those being teleported must be vampires.”

Vampires!

The players’ expressions shifted upon hearing this.

Wasn’t this a good thing?

Becoming a vampire meant instantly gaining enhanced physical abilities and an extended lifespan–something most ordinary players dreamed of.

Fang Heng paused and added, “To preserve the purity of the vampire bloodline, I can offer a maximum of thirty team member slots. If the Federation agrees, start preparing the personnel list right away.”

“Great! Mr. Fang Heng, thank you for your generosity. I understand. I’ll contact the researchers immediately. Also, I must join the team as their leader.”

“Mm, of course, no problem.”

Fang Heng nodded at Prince Buller beside him.

“Coordinate with Prince Buller from now on. Also, Buller, prepare a group of vampires–we’ll need them to enter the world and assist in the exploration.”

Buller’s expression lit up, and he immediately nodded, “Yes! As you command, Your Majesty.”

Fang Heng hadn’t expected the offer of thirty slots to stir such a storm within the Federation.

The vampire bloodline had become something entirely different.

Especially since the vampire bloodline had been enhanced by dimensional power, its effects were powerful. Moreover, the vampires had intentionally stopped expanding their bloodline, further raising its value.

In fact, every federal government had been stockpiling vampire bloodline skill books.

Each one sold for a fortune on the market.

Now, with thirty slots suddenly released, of course, everyone scrambled to get in.

And only personnel on special missions could qualify?

Who could resist?

The uproar even reached the upper levels of the Eastern Federation.

In the end, Liu Haiyang and Chen Yu had to swallow their pride and offer numerous benefits just to negotiate for ten more slots.

Originally, Fang Heng limited the number to thirty to maintain control over the vampires.

But the Federation’s offer was too good.

Eventually, in exchange for an additional sixty high-tier starship engineers and thirty researchers on a two-year contract, the Federation was allowed to send thirty-five researchers and fifteen elite Eastern Federation guards, all of whom underwent vampire bloodline advancement under Buller’s arrangement.

…

VF-203 star system.

As the blood-colored teleportation passage bloomed in the sky, the vampires swiftly entered the world through it.

“Your Highness.”

Arkley, upon seeing Prince Buller, immediately knelt with his underlings.

Liu Haiyang, now the team leader, had also received the vampire bloodline advancement.

Only now did he realize how rigid the hierarchy was among vampires.

The lower ranks were absolutely submissive to their superiors.

Though human players weren’t as extreme as NPCs, even Liu Haiyang didn’t realize how the vampire bloodline was subtly influencing his behavior.

At Fang Heng’s command, the vampires transformed into bat form and began exploring the world.