5: I'm coming clean! I'm the cheater!

[Generating Dragon Country contestant list...]

[Generation complete!]

Swish!

On the system panel before Su Yuan's eyes, the [Domestic Contestants] list was instantly filled.

Exactly twenty names, along with their ages and occupations, were clearly presented before him.

[Contestant No. 1: Wang Yi, 35 years old, Occupation: Retired Special Forces King]

[contestant no. 2: Li Bingyao, 26 years old, Occupation: Surgeon]

[Contestant No. 3: Zhang Wei, 41 years old, Occupation: Architectural Engineer]

[Contestant No. 4: Liu Meng, 28 years old, Occupation: Firefighter]

...[contestant no. 20: Zhao Zihan, 19 years old, Occupation: Archer]

Su Yuan's gaze quickly swept over the list, and his heart sank abruptly.

There were soldiers, doctors, engineers, Firefighters, and athletes... Looking at the occupational composition,

Dragon Country's luck this time seemed fairly good.

At least, most of the people here

possessed certain professional skills and good physical fitness;

they weren't just ordinary people.

Especially that Contestant No. 1, Wang Yi—

the words 'Special Forces King'

alone filled one with a sense of security just by looking at them.

But Su Yuan did not feel relaxed.

Because he knew

they were about to face an entire city of zombies!

In that kind of apocalyptic desperation,

individual bravery would be infinitely weakened.

Cooperation, intelligence, and resources

were the keys to survival!

And just as the Dragon Country list was generated,

in the minds of everyone in the world,

that cold voice rang out once again.

[Selection of contestants for all countries is complete!]

[Now announcing the Dragon Country contestant list: Contestant No. 1 Wang Yi, contestant no. 2 Li Bingyao...]

[Now announcing the Lighthouse Country contestant list: Contestant No. 1 Michael, contestant no. 2 Jessica...]

[Now announcing the Japan contestant list...]

A series of names, like a scrolling screen,

was broadcast in the minds of seven billion people globally.

In the living room, Su Jianguo and Li Xiumei also heard it clearly.

"Wang Yi... isn't that Old Zhang's son who's a soldier? I heard he served in the most formidable unit!"

Su Jianguo said with some excitement.

"And that Dr. Li, she's the youngest chief physician at the First Municipal Hospital. I met her when your mother went for a check-up last time; she's a very good person!"

As they listened to these familiar or unfamiliar names, their emotions were complex.

On one hand, they felt worried for these selected compatriots;

on the other hand, they felt a slight sense of relief because the list included many elite talents.

Meanwhile, global live-streaming platforms and social networks

had completely exploded.

In countless hastily set-up official live-stream rooms,

hosts were using their fastest speaking speed

to analyze the contestant lists of various countries.

"We can see that Dragon Country's contestant configuration this time is very comprehensive! There are top-tier soldiers, experienced doctors, and even an engineer! This is a combination with extremely strong survival capabilities!"

"Looking at Japan, their list actually features a 17-year-old Idol Trainee and a 60-year-old housewife! My god! This is simply a hellish starting hand!"

"Lighthouse Country's lineup is very luxurious! There are five active-duty soldiers from the SEAL Team and Delta Force! There's also a Wall Street financial analyst who reportedly has an IQ as high as 160! They seem determined to win this arena!"

The eyes of the entire world were focused on these chosen children of destiny.

They would carry the fate of their respective nations

as they stepped into that unknown instance.

Just then, from outside Su Yuan's door,

came a series of faint and rhythmic knocks.

Knock, knock-knock.

Three times.

Su Yuan and his parents exchanged glances,

their hearts jumping into their throats.

They're here!

Su Jianguo took a deep breath and walked over,

peering out through the peephole.

Standing outside the door were two men in black suits, with serious faces and upright postures.

Their gazes were sharp, and they stood as straight as pines,

exuding a capable and fierce aura that ordinary people didn't have.

Su Jianguo didn't open the door immediately but asked in a low voice through the door, "Password."

This was what he had agreed upon with the person on the phone.

The man outside the door didn't hesitate for a second and immediately answered, "Yangtze River."

Su Jianguo matched the code and only then opened the door a crack.

"Yellow River."

"Please come in."

The two men slipped inside, their movements clean and agile.

After entering, one of them immediately closed the door behind them

and checked the lock,

while the other's gaze was like lightning,

rapidly scanning the environment inside the house.

When his gaze fell on Su Yuan,

it clearly lingered for two seconds.

"Hello, we are National Security Personnel."

The lead man pulled an ID from his jacket and flashed it in front of Su Jianguo.

"Comrade Su Jianguo, thank you for your hard work. From now on, we are taking over here."

His tone, though polite,

carried an unquestionable air of command.

"This must be Comrade Su Yuan?"

The man's gaze turned toward Su Yuan,

his eyes filled with scrutiny and a hint of irrepressible excitement.

"It's me."

Su Yuan nodded, trying his best to appear calm.

Even though he had prepared himself mentally,

facing these legendary relevant departments for real,

he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

The pressure these two men gave him was too great.

It was the kind of iron-blooded temperament that could only be forged

after going through the trials of blood and fire.

"Comrade Su Yuan, the situation is urgent. We need to immediately verify the administrator system you mentioned. May I ask if it's convenient for you to show us?"

The lead man got straight to the point.

The orders they had received were

to confirm the authenticity of the intelligence as quickly as possible.

This was the foundation for all subsequent actions.

Su Yuan glanced at his parents;

Su Jianguo gave him an encouraging look.

He steadied his mind,

knowing this was the first hurdle he had to clear.

It was also the first step in proving his value to the country.

"I can."

Su Yuan nodded.

"However, only I can see this system. I don't know how to show it to you."

The two National Security Personnel exchanged a look, as if they had long expected this situation.

The lead man pondered for a moment and said:

"How about this, Comrade Su Yuan. You say you've awakened a system, so you must know some... information that ordinary people don't, right?"

Su Yuan immediately understood what the other party meant.

They needed verifiable, unique evidence!

Thoughts raced through his mind.

Got it!

"Yes."

Su Yuan looked up, meeting the other's sharp gaze, and said word for word.

"For example, I know the complete list of all selected contestants worldwide this time—not just Dragon Country, but the complete list of 4,660 people from all 233 countries and regions."

As soon as these words were spoken, the pupils of the two battle-hardened National Security Personnel constricted violently at the same time!

Their breathing even hitched for an instant!

The complete global list?!

What kind of terrifying intelligence capability was this!

You have to realize that just moments ago,

the broadcast in everyone's minds worldwide only listed the names from a few major powers!

Even if he had some connections the state was unaware of,

it was impossible to obtain the most accurate intelligence in just a few minutes!

The remaining small countries weren't mentioned at all!

If Su Yuan could really provide this list... it would mean that everything he said was true!

"I need paper and a pen."

Su Yuan said calmly.

One of the National Security Personnel reacted extremely quickly,

immediately pulling a tactical notebook and a pen from his bag

and handing them to Su Yuan.

Su Yuan took the paper and pen and, without any hesitation,

sat directly at the table and began writing furiously with his head down.

He didn't need to recall anything at all.

Because that complete list

was currently floating clearly on his retina.

All he had to do was copy it down.

"Lighthouse Country, Contestant No. 1, Michael Smith, 32 years old, Navy SEAL member..."

"Japan, Contestant No. 13, Watanabe Mayu, 17 years old, Idol Trainee..."

"Vatican City, Contestant No. 1, Paul Bernini, 72 years old, Cardinal..."

Name after name, nationality after nationality, identity after identity flowed from Su Yuan's pen.

In the room, only the rustling sound of the pen tip moving across the paper remained.

The two National Security Personnel stood behind him,

staring fixedly at the paper that was being rapidly filled.

Their expressions

shifted from initial scrutiny to shock, then to horror,

and finally, only incomparable fanaticism and excitement remained!

They knew they were witnessing a miracle capable of subverting the world!

This seemingly ordinary young man before them wasn't some user of a cheat.

He was the cheat itself!