At this moment, a football field's worth of Tier 3 NPCs silently stared at Yuan Tiexin and Purple Jade, who stood outside the courtyard. The pressure they felt was immense, and they even had the urge to turn tail and run.
Although they were both Tier 3 players, there was still a massive difference in strength between them and Tier 3 NPCs.
This difference wasn't just in Basic Attributes. There was also a massive difference in the number of Tier 3 Skills and Spells these NPCs possessed. Tier 3 NPCs simply couldn't compete with Tier 3 NPCs.
Moreover, a Tier 3 NPC could become the Magistrate of a small NPC city.
Most likely, every player in God's Domain feared the Magistrate's power, even after reaching Tier 3.
Now, however, Shi Feng and Purple Jade were being targeted by a football field's Magistrate.
Could Stone Forest City have already been occupied by Dark Force NPCs? Yuan Tiexin couldn't help but wonder as he looked at these Tier 3 NPCs.
Dark Force NPCs occupying cities in neutral maps wasn't uncommon in God's Domain. It was similar to the Fortuitous Encounters players encountered. If players could resolve these Fortuitous Encounters, they'd receive bountiful rewards. Risk and opportunity coexisted.
This might very well be the case in Stone Forest City.
Otherwise, how could one explain the presence of so many Tier 3 NPCs and the sudden opening of Stone Forest City?
"Uncle Yuan, what should we do? These NPCs have already locked onto our auras, "Purple Jade said anxiously as she looked at the Tier 3 NPCs in the plaza.
At this moment, she had no intention of completing this fortuitous encounter.
After all, this was no longer a fortuitous encounter. This was a disaster. In fact, the word 'disaster' wasn't even enough to describe it.
She already had trouble escaping from a Level 100, Tier 3 NPC, yet now, a plaza full of Tier 3 NPCs had their eyes on her. How was she supposed to escape?
"We don't have a choice. I'll think of a way to stop them while you use a Tier 3 Instantaneous Movement Scroll to leave this place. Be quick. These Tier 3 NPCs' reaction speed and combat standards are far superior to those of Great Lords and Grand Lords. They won't give us a chance to escape," Purple Jade said. Yuan Tiexin understood that neither of them could escape. He had no choice but to sacrifice one of them to create an opportunity for the other.
In God's Domain, NPCs were far more intelligent than monsters. Moreover, they were far more accurate and experienced in combat than players. The higher their tier, the more intelligent NPCs would be. Once Tier 3 NPCs reached this standard, they wouldn't give players any chance to use magic tools.
This was especially true when NPCs had an advantage. Even peak experts would have a hard time retrieving magic tools from their bags.
After all, this momentary opening would allow Tier 3 NPCs to kill Tier 3 players like themselves instantly.
Meanwhile, Shi Feng was a Tier 3 MT. If he activated all of his Lifesaving Skills, he could, more or less, hold on for some time against these Tier 3 NPCs. However, it was a different story for Purple Jade, a Tier 3 Sword King. She'd most likely turn to ash in the blink of an eye. After all, she wasn't facing just two or three Tier 3 NPCs, but an entire plaza of Tier 3 NPCs.
"I understand," Purple Jade said, nodding.
Purple Jade nodded. Although she was reluctant, this was the only way. Otherwise, both of them would die. Dying once wasn't a big deal. After all, as Tier 3 players, they could level up very quickly. Most importantly, players would drop weapons and equipment when they died in field battles.
At their level, levels were no longer the most important factor. Their weapons and equipment were far more important. Meanwhile, the weapons and equipment they wore were top-tier items that their Guild had gone to great lengths to obtain. Losing even one piece of equipment would hurt them greatly. If they lost two pieces, they'd have a hard time recovering.
As Purple Jade nodded, Yuan Tiexin raised his shield and prepared to activate a Lifesaving Skill.
Just as Yuan Tiexin was about to enter the courtyard's plaza, a familiar voice came from the courtyard.
"Elder Yuan, why are you here? Didn't Aqua bring you to the reception room? "
When they heard this voice, Yuan Tiexin and Purple Jade were stunned. This voice was too familiar. However, they didn't think it was possible for it to appear here. They couldn't help but turn toward the voice's origin.
In the next moment, the several rows of Tier 3 NPCs standing in the plaza suddenly parted, opening a path for a cloaked man to walk out of the inner courtyard's hall. They then stood respectfully on both sides of the path as if they were welcoming their king.
Yuan Tiexin and Purple Jade were stupefied when they saw the man walking toward them.
"President Hei Yan! You … Are you really President Hei Yan? "Purple Jade whispered in disbelief when she saw the Shifeng approaching.
Even Tier 3 NPCs were existences that players like herself feared. This was especially true after reaching Tier 3. She knew just how powerful Tier 3 NPCs were.
Yet, these Tier 3 NPCs actually treated Shifeng as their leader. Moreover, they all looked at Shifeng with indescribable reverence.
How was this man a player? He was practically the ruler of a country.
"Of course, I am Hei Yan," Shi Feng said, chuckling. Shaking his head and chuckling when he saw Purple Jade's stupefied expression, Shifeng said, "Who else do you think I am?"
He could understand why the 500-plus Tier 3 NPCs before him were so shocked.
Even a kingdom only had a handful of Tier 3 NPCs. Now that 500 of them had gathered together, they were practically unstoppable.
Even a Tier 4 expert would have to turn tail and flee from such an army, let alone Tier 3 experts like Yuan Tiexin and Purple Jade. After all, Tier 3 NPCs weren't as simple as one-plus-one monsters. Instead, they could cooperate with each other and use large-scale Combination Skills and Spells. Their combat power was far greater than it appeared on the surface.
This was also why the Ten Saints Empire's Seven Mythic Knight Divisions could strike fear into neighboring kingdoms and empires.
When Purple Jade and Yuan Tiexin heard Shifeng's teasing, their grim expressions relaxed significantly.
"President Hei Yan, who are these NPCs behind you?" Yuan Tiexin couldn't help but ask when he saw the Tier 3 NPCs standing respectfully behind Shifeng.
Although he knew that these Tier 3 NPCs weren't hostile, with so many of them around, it was impossible for him to ignore them.
"Them?" Shifeng chuckled when he saw the fear and curiosity in Yuan Tiexin's eyes. He then pointed at the Tier 3 NPCs and said, "They are my personal Knight Division. They are the same as the Tier 2 Patrol Knights you saw outside. Only, they have all been promoted to Tier 3."
"A personal Knight Division?!"
Although Shifeng spoke casually, Yuan Tiexin and Purple Jade were shocked.
They might not know what a personal Knight Division was, but based on Shifeng's words, they understood that these Tier 3 NPCs could be controlled by Shifeng.
They were talking about a plaza full of Tier 3 NPCs!
Currently, the various superpowers only had a small number of Personal Guards capable of completing their Tier 3 Promotion Quests. Normally, only Secret-Silver Guards had a 100% success rate. Other Personal Guards had a much lower chance of completing their Promotion Quests. Meanwhile, Secret-Silver Guards and above were incredibly difficult to find. Even the various superpowers had a limited number of Secret-Silver Guards.
With just a glance, Shi Feng estimated that there were at least 500 Tier 3 NPCs in the plaza. If he were to release such a large number of Tier 3 NPCs, he'd be able to slay any God or Demon that stood in his way.
"Right, Elder Yuan, is there something you need from me?" Shifeng asked when he noticed Yuan Tiexin's dazed expression.
"Originally, there was something." Yuan Tiexin smiled bitterly as he looked at the plaza full of Tier 3 Knights. "However, it seems that there isn't anything else."
What a joke!
Over 500 Tier 3 NPCs stood guard in Stone Forest City. This was even more frightening than a kingdom's capital city. Even if the various superpowers were incredibly powerful after working together and could even form an army of several thousand Tier 3 experts, they would still be far from capable of capturing a kingdom's capital city.
If the various superpowers couldn't do anything to Stone Forest City, then they wouldn't be able to do anything to Ling Yi.
In fact, Yuan Tiexin couldn't wait for the various superpowers to arrive.
Following which, Shi Feng began a trade with Yuan Tiexin for the Twelve Elemental Pillars. He had to admit that the Secret Pavilion was truly wealthy. Yuan Tiexin had purchased 200 sets of Twelve Elemental Pillars to test their effects. Instantly, Shi Feng's Coins increased by a significant amount, and he became a rich man once more.
While Shifeng was trading with Yuan Tiexin, the various superpowers also received news that Stone Forest City was open to the public. For a time, the various superpowers were shocked. They never thought that Ling Yi would be so crazy.
Despite knowing that the various superpowers were secretly working together, Shi Feng didn't think of a way to protect Stone Forest City. Instead, he planned to open the Stone Forest City to the public, creating even more chaos in the Stone Forest City and giving them more opportunities to exploit.
Meanwhile, in the Black Dragon Empire's Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion …
"Pavilion Master, what is Hei Yan trying to do?" Martial Dragon asked in confusion as he read the report he had just received. "Does he really intend to make a fortune before losing Stone Forest City?"
In Martial Dragon's opinion, this was the only possibility. After all, so long as the various superpowers reached an agreement, an army of several thousand Tier 3 experts would invade Cold Spring Forest.
Meanwhile, the various superpowers wouldn't be satisfied with just the Twelve Elemental Pillars. They'd definitely carve up Stone Forest City and all of Ling Yi's territory. Even if the Secret Pavilion and several other superpowers tried to protect Ling Yi, it wouldn't matter.
"I don't know, but it's over. I've already received news that the various superpowers have reached an agreement. Regardless of what Ling Yi does, it's too late," Nine Dragons Emperor said, shaking his head. He, too, was puzzled by Shifeng's actions. However, these matters weren't important right now. "What's the situation on Iron Bone's side?"
"They've already made their way to Stone Forest City. It won't be long before nearly 100 Tier 3 experts sneak into Stone Forest City. Once the various superpowers' armies arrive, they'll be able to coordinate with each other and easily capture Stone Forest City," Martial Dragon said.
"Good. Make the necessary preparations. We're going to meet with Lu Xingluo. It's about time we discuss the distribution of Stone Forest City," Nine Dragons Emperor said, nodding.
"Understood!" Martial Dragon smiled, a rare smile appearing on his face.
While Nine Dragons Emperor and the others left to meet with Starlink's Guild Leader, Stubborn Heart and the others, who had arrived in the Cold Spring Canyon, arrived before Stone Forest City's entrance and waited to enter.
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