Star-Moon City:
Due to the Demon God's Upheaval, the number of players in Star-Moon City had far exceeded the past. Most of these players were players from the nearby towns.
With the rise of the dark forces, the surrounding NPC towns were no longer safe. Now, only NPC cities were safe.
As a result, many adventurer teams that were originally active in NPC towns set up their headquarters in NPC cities. As a result, the remote Lands in NPC cities became much more valuable, and many adventurer teams fought to purchase them. This was especially true for Star-Moon City's remote Lands.
Although the Lands in NPC cities were more expensive than those in other cities, they were safer and more convenient.
Moreover, Evernight City, the only city controlled by the dark forces in Starmoon Kingdom, was located within Star-Moon City's territory. In addition, Star-Moon City was the closest town to Evernight City. This made many hidden Dark Players even more eager to visit Star-Moon City.
Players could not teleport into Evernight City. Even Dark Players were no exception. If they wished to enter the city, they had to walk there. For the convenience of exchanging for items, Star-Moon City was undoubtedly the best place to live.
For a time, the situation in Star-Moon City became complicated.
Meanwhile, inside the Sky Burial Society's Residence, a meeting of the society's highest authority was currently underway.
"Daybreak Fog, how are your contacts coming along?" Singular Burial asked the female Elementalist beside him.
"Those Dark Guilds have already agreed to our conditions. When the time comes, we only need to exchange some weapons and equipment we don't need for Evernight City's rare tools. At the same time, they've also agreed to secretly stop players from heading to Stone Forest Town," Daybreak Fog said, chuckling softly.
Although the dark forces had risen to prominence due to the new expansion pack, they had only hunted independent players. Now, they only hunted adventurer teams and small Guilds. Large Guilds like the Sky Burial Society were not affected at all.
If these Dark Guilds wanted to survive in Star-Moon City, they would have to depend on the Sky Burial Society's agreement.
"Good. Now that we have these Dark Guilds, it will be much easier to slow down Stone Forest Town's development. Daybreak, you'll be in charge of this area in the future," Singular Burial said, nodding. He then looked at the Cleric beside him, Flame Blood, and asked, "How are your preparations on Abandoned Wave's side coming along?"
"Guild Leader, rest assured. I've already secretly spread the news that we've discovered a secret land. Many powerful adventurer teams and small Guilds have already taken action. When the time comes, we'll spread false information about the treasure. At that time, we'll send even more players to their deaths. It shouldn't be long before we reach the number Abandoned Wave wants. Moreover, due to the new expansion pack, even if a large number of players get killed by the dark forces, it won't arouse any suspicion." "However, if we provide Abandoned Wave with so many players, what if he turns his attention back on us after dealing with Zero Wing?" "Yes.
"You don't have to worry about that. We've already signed a system contract. He won't dare violate it. Moreover, the more offerings we provide to Abandoned Wave, the more rewards we'll receive from Evernight City. As long as we help Abandoned Wave fulfill his conditions, our Sky Burial Society will become the first Guild to obtain residency rights in Evernight City. At that time, our Sky Burial Society will have no need to worry about its development," Singular Burial said, chuckling nonchalantly.
He was helping Abandoned Wave because he could kill two birds with one stone.
The first was to weaken the Ling YI Society. Even if the Sky Burial Society failed to become the number one Guild in Star-Moon City, it could still occupy half of the Starmoon Kingdom.
The second was Evernight City's status.
As the only city in the Starmoon Kingdom controlled by dark forces, Evernight City had many benefits. Just the reselling of items would earn one a fortune.
Currently, the majority of players only knew that only Dark Players could enter Evernight City. In reality, however, this was not the case.
So long as one could obtain a certain status in Evernight City, one could even purchase a Guild Residence in the city. Only, this matter was extremely difficult to accomplish. However, Abandoned Wave had a very good channel in Evernight City that was capable of doing so.
Although Dark Guilds could also exchange for many rare items, after all was said and done, Dark Guilds could not see the light of day. Their channels to sell these items were very limited. In addition, Dark Guilds were also small. How could they possibly compare to the Sky Burial Society?
Just in terms of collecting and exchanging resources, Dark Guilds could not compare to the Sky Burial Society. Not to mention, Dark Guilds' goal was to kill players. Without a certain level of strength, who would dare trade with Dark Players?
However, the Sky Burial Society was different. Was there even a need to think about who to trade with?
As for the Blackwater Guild, Abandoned Wave did not need to worry at all. Not long ago, the Blackwater Guild had officially withdrawn from the Starmoon Kingdom and shifted its forces to other empires. After all, the Blackwater Consortium's ambitions were simply too great. Abandoned Wave was merely a pawn to test the waters.
Now, Abandoned Wave's actions were only for his final struggle. If he succeeded,
If Abandoned Wave succeeded, the Blackwater Corporation might place him in an important position and use him for other purposes. If Abandoned Wave failed, he would definitely be tossed aside. His actions would not affect the Sky Burial Society at all.
Hence, Abandoned Wave's actions would only benefit them.
While the Sky Burial Society was holding a meeting, a shocking incident occurred on the top floor of Candlelight in the distant White River City.
"Isn't this aura a little too powerful?!" Shifeng stared at the hovering Soul Orb in astonishment.
At this moment, the Soul Orb radiated a frightening aura. This aura was similar to that of the Demon God he had seen on Demon Island.
Although the Soul Orb's previous aura was frightening, it had been in a calm state.
Now, however, the Soul Orb's aura was in a berserk state. Corresponding to the Soul Orb's aura was a holy aura. The two auras clashed as if Gods were fighting each other.
At this moment, the entire Special Forging Room was a mess. Even the walls, which had been reinforced with magic runes, had shattered.
Moreover, the two opposing auras were so powerful that they had surpassed the Special Forging Room's suppression capabilities. As the aura spread outside, everyone inside Candlelight couldn't move.
"What's going on?"
"Why can't I move?"
"This aura … Could there be some kind of monster inside Candlelight?"
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The Lifestyle players working in their own workshops were terrified. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation. Just by sensing the two auras, they felt as if their souls were trembling.
If Candlelight weren't a 3-star Shop, Shifeng wouldn't have doubted that the collision of these two auras would have alerted the entire White River City. This was also why he had come to Candlelight to investigate.
After a short moment, the two opposing auras finally weakened and reached a balance.
The Soul Orb now had one side black and one side white. Meanwhile, the Divine Might the Soul Orb radiated made it difficult for even Level 50 Shifeng to move.
"Wonderful! It really is a treasure fragment!"
Shifeng revealed an ecstatic expression when he inspected the Soul Orb once more. (To be continued.)
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