The Game That Gave Me Power Beyond the Screen
A sudden global alert was broadcast across every media outlet and news channel worldwide.
"According to the United Global Authority, the newly released virtual reality game—Apocalypse Continent—has been confirmed to exhibit unprecedented phenomena: any attribute, effect, or ability acquired within the game can now manifest in the real world..."
"Nations have urgently launched investigative task forces to uncover the source of this anomaly..."
"Effective immediately, professional military and research units from each country will be dispatched into Apocalypse Continent to begin in-depth operations..."
The news spread like wildfire.
Inside the game itself, countless players were already reeling from the revelation. The idea that game-based stats and abilities could cross into the real world wasn't just insane—it was revolutionary. If it were true, global power dynamics would be flipped on their heads.
The world was on the brink of chaos.
Lin Feng, now standing in the heart of Dragon Capital, remained unmoved.
To him, this wasn't a surprise at all.
Whether the government made it public or not, sharp players would've discovered the truth sooner or later. Making it official and launching national task forces was the smartest move—it allowed them to contain the panic and quietly seize control.
In his previous life, the strongest factions in the Apocalypse Continent weren't billionaire-backed guilds or famous streamer alliances.
They were official government units—elite squads trained and sponsored by national powers, made up of players with terrifying skill and coordination. These groups fought for national interest, not personal fame.
This game was no longer a playground. It was about to become the next battlefield of global supremacy.
Knowing this, Lin Feng knew he had no time to waste. He needed to grow stronger—fast.
The entire world had now sensed the game's secrets.
Mysterious aristocratic families, royal lineages, and trillion-dollar conglomerates would soon flood into the game, hungry for dominance. The wars to come on the Apocalypse Continent would be vicious beyond imagination.
Without hesitation, Lin Feng departed Dragon Capital and made his way into uncharted territory, seeking a place only he remembered.
[Congratulations! You've discovered the "Whispering Jungle." Exploration +10!]
He'd ventured deep into a region no player had ever entered. Based on his past-life knowledge, this area was home to a hidden dungeon—an independent instance far from any player hub.
Back then, when one lucky player stumbled into it, it triggered a frenzy across the server. Newbie players flocked in, desperate for a shot at the dungeon's rewards.
But this place wasn't easy.
The difficulty was brutal, requiring precise coordination and high-tier gear. Even with a full ten-player party, success wasn't guaranteed.
Most players resorted to hiring pro carry teams, at prices upward of hundreds of thousands of gold coins per run.
But the payoff? Worth it.
As Lin Feng searched through the dense jungle, he soon found the entrance he was looking for. It was located near a decaying old well, surrounded by lifeless trees and air thick with rot.
The moment he approached, a notification popped into his view.
[Congratulations! You have discovered the hidden dungeon: "Cavern of Decay."]
[Warning: Dungeon difficulty set to Abyss-level. Your character level is significantly below recommended. Proceed with caution.]
The system's warning blinked red, but Lin Feng didn't flinch.
Levels? Combat ratings? Worthless.
Apocalypse Continent calculates combat power mostly based on offense and DPS output. Defense attributes were undervalued. And reactive abilities like his—like his outrageous damage reflection—barely factored in at all.
He wasn't weak. The system just couldn't measure him.
That's why most shield-based tanks were ridiculed in this game. Nobody understood their real potential.
"Enter," he said without hesitation.
He tapped confirm, ignoring the warning prompt entirely.
For others, this place was a nightmare. But for him?
It was paradise.
The moment he confirmed entry, a dark mist surged up and wrapped around his body, swallowing him whole and pulling him into the dungeon.
[You have entered the "Cavern of Decay" (Abyss-level)!]
This is a 10-player dungeon. Since you are entering solo, a 10% bonus to attack and defense has been granted.]
From the moment Lin Feng landed, the air around him screamed danger.
Everywhere he looked, corrupted beasts roamed in madness. Mangled corpses were strewn across the cave, while twisted creatures tore at each other in a frenzy of bloodlust.
His system began to scan the creatures near him.
[Corrupted Hellhound (Silver-tier)]
Type: Normal Monster
Level: 30
HP: 3800/3800
Attack: 350
Defense: 150
Skills: Corrupted Howl Lv10, Feral Instinct Lv10, Death Absorption Lv20, Corpse Consumption Lv5
Description: A once-normal predator, now warped by corruption. Driven by blood and rage, it has no fear of death—and no loyalty to its kind.
Even a basic mob here was Silver-tier.
Level 30. Way beyond Lin Feng's current stats.
This dungeon was the real deal. The kind of place new players whispered about in fear. Anyone who charged in unprepared would get torn apart before even reaching the first boss.
But Lin Feng?
He didn't even blink.
As he stepped deeper into the dungeon, the corrupted monsters noticed him. Their glowing eyes narrowed, jaws snapping open with twisted snarls.
They'd never seen a human in here before. And now, they were going to feast.
Dozens of them charged.
Lin Feng stood his ground.
They leapt—fangs bared, claws outstretched.
And then—
[-10 Damage. Counterattack: -70,000 Damage!]
[-10 Damage. Counterattack: -70,000 Damage!]
[-10 Damage. Counterattack: -70,000 Damage!]
His hundredfold damage reflection activated instantly.
Every scratch on him was returned with apocalyptic force.
The moment those corrupted beasts touched him, their bodies turned to ash and bone. In seconds, a storm of blinding white light swallowed the cave.
When it cleared, all that remained were scorched skeletons and smoking craters.
[You have slain Corrupted Hellhound (Silver-tier). Gained 440 (+150) EXP.]
[You have slain Corrupted Hellhound (Silver-tier). Gained 440 (+150) EXP.]
[You have slain Corrupted Hellhound (Silver-tier). Gained 440 (+150) EXP.]
Wave after wave of notifications poured in as Lin Feng's EXP surged.
He casually surveyed the battlefield, then began looting the remains.
[Congratulations! You have acquired 15 Gold.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired Corrupted Hide ×5.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired Corrupted Potion ×1.]
This was just the beginning. The real monsters—and real rewards—were still deeper in the dungeon.
And Lin Feng?
He was just getting warmed up.