As the sun set, the number of players on White River City's streets gradually increased.
There were plenty of independent players on both sides of the street, either negotiating the purchase prices of materials or exchanging them for the items they needed. There were even more players who gathered in groups of three or five, searching for a good restaurant or bar to rest and show off their harvest today.
However, something was different today. Practically all of the players gathered in these restaurants and bars were talking about one thing.
Stone Forest City!
"Have you guys heard? Stone Forest City actually has over 500 Tier 3 NPCs guarding it. " A Level 101 Guardian Knight sitting in a bar said to his companion after drinking a large glass of cold beer.
"That video has already gone viral. Everyone knows about it by now," a Level 102 Elementalist said, rolling his eyes at the Guardian Knight.
"Hehe, that's not what I wanted to talk about," the Level 101 Guardian Knight said, waving his hand. Chuckling, he continued, "I have a good friend who's doing quite well in a superpower. He's already become a core member of the Guild. He told me a secret. Originally, the various superpowers had planned to besiege Stone Forest City, but due to those Tier 3 NPCs, they've given up on the city. Some superpowers have even begun to partner with Zero Wing."
"Although Ling Yi is still inferior to those superpowers in many aspects, with the Stone Forest City's advantages, some superpowers have already begun to treat Ling Yi as an equal. With these superpowers' cooperation, it won't be long before Ling Yi becomes another superpower in God's Domain.
"He said that this is a good opportunity to join Ling Yi. If Ling Yi really becomes a superpower, it'll be much more difficult to join. My friend is already preparing to leave the Guild and has invited me to join Ling Yi. So, after giving it some thought, I've decided to join him. Why don't you join me as well? With your strength, once we join Ling Yi, we'll definitely have a good time there. We might even become one of Ling Yi's core members."
"Really?" the Level 102 Elementalist asked.
Meanwhile, the Elementalist wasn't the only one who was tempted by Shi Feng's offer. Even the other experts in the bar were tempted.
Superpowers had very strict recruitment requirements, and the various superpowers' members were already set. Even if a superpower had the strength, it would be very difficult to shake them. However, Ling Yi was different.
Although Ling Yi wasn't a superpower yet, she had already received the acknowledgment of many superpowers. With Stone Forest City's massive advantage, it was only a matter of time before the Guild became a superpower in God's Domain.
In other words, Ling Yi would continue to expand rapidly in the future. After all, with Ling Yi's current territory, it was only at the level of a first-rate Guild. In the future, there would be plenty of positions available. This was the best opportunity for them to join Ling Yi.
"Of course, why would I lie to you? According to my friend, quite a few superpowers have already sent representatives to Ling Yi. They want to partner with Ling Yi. When the time comes, we won't be able to keep this a secret. While most players still don't know about this, we might be able to join some good teams, "the Elementalist said confidently. "To be honest, if it weren't for your strength and our friendship, I wouldn't have asked you to come with me."
Ling Yi's recruitment standards were already very high. If one wanted to join the Guild as soon as they joined, the requirements were even higher. Without the Half-step Refinement Realm standard, it was impossible to join.
Meanwhile, although the Elementalist before him was an independent player, he was the vice commander of a top adventurer team in the Twin Towers Kingdom. His strength had already reached the Refinement Realm. In a first-rate Guild, he would be an absolute expert. He wouldn't have any problems joining the Guild's main force. However, as he didn't wish to join a first-rate Guild, only a superpower's main force, he had been stuck in an adventurer team all this time.
"Alright, I'll contact the commander. Once I've dealt with some matters, we'll head to Ling Yi," the Elementalist said, nodding. When he saw the serious expression on the Guardian Knight's face, he nodded, a hint of desire and anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Following the Elementalist's straightforward agreement, the other expert players in the bar grew excited.
Ling Yi's strength and the Guild's foundation had already earned the acknowledgment of many superpowers. This was a golden opportunity for them to make a name for themselves in God's Domain. If they grasped this opportunity, they could become influential figures in kingdoms and empires in the future. They might even become the rulers of a region, and their lives would change forever. After all, the various major corporations were investing a lot into God's Domain. Moreover, God's Domain was gradually affecting the various industries in the real world. If they succeeded, they could live without worries in the future.
While the various experts operating in Star-Moon Kingdom were thinking about joining Zero Wing, a valiant and extraordinarily beautiful woman sat in a high-class restaurant a short distance away from Zero Wing's Residence, quietly gazing at the Residence through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
"Vice Guild Leader, those people have stated that they can't help us with this matter. Unless we have a way to deal with those Tier 3 NPCs, they won't take action," a two-meter-tall man reported helplessly as he entered the restaurant.
"How interesting! Ling Yi really is hiding a lot of secrets, "Cold Shadow said. Not only was she not angered by the man's report, but she even revealed a faint smile. "Since that's the case, let's carry out Plan B. We'll temporarily give up on acquiring Ling Yi and find a replacement on the eastern continent. Let's complete the Guild's quest first. Also, report this matter to the old instructor and have him think of a solution in Fenglin City. I refuse to believe that we can't do anything to him in God's Domain."
Although she didn't know how Ling Yi had managed to obtain so many Tier 3 NPCs, no power in God's Domain could stop Mythology. Not even Super Guilds could stop them, much less Ling Yi.
Moreover, while some superpowers would consider partnering with Ling Yi after this incident, even more superpowers would secretly target Ling Yi. After all, Ling Yi had touched their cake. However, they were also severely lacking in expert players. This situation wouldn't last long.
While Ling Yi's status and a large number of expert players continued to rise, Shifeng had arrived at Candlelight and begun to produce the Twelve Elemental Pillars.
Due to the display of strength in Stone Forest City, Giant's Heart, Unyielding Soul, and the other superpowers, which had initially planned to purchase only a small number of the Twelve Elemental Pillars, began to purchase them in bulk. Including the Secret Pavilion's orders, Shifeng had sold a total of 700 sets of the Twelve Elemental Pillars. This number had far exceeded Shifeng's expectations.
Including Stone Forest City's income, very few superpowers would be able to compete with him in terms of funds. This was especially true when it came to Magic Crystals. He now had 4,000,000 Magic Crystals. Even if he had to use some of them to construct the Twelve Elemental Pillars, he would still have a frightening number of Magic Crystals remaining.
"Guild Leader, three superpowers have already approached us to partner with us. They are willing to exchange a portion of their Legacies for the Twelve Elemental Pillars. Moreover, the number of experts joining our Guild has skyrocketed. We now have over 2,000 new members, including over 30 Refinement Realm experts. We even have a few Tier 3 experts. It won't be long before we have over 100 Tier 3 experts and 200 Refinement Realm experts," Shiuse Qiangwei reported excitedly as he watched Shifeng produce the Twelve Elemental Pillars.
Two hundred Refinement Realm experts!
Zero Wing might not have as many Refinement Realm experts as the various superpowers, but this number of Refinement Realm experts was more than enough to solve Zero Wing's lack of experts. Moreover, with so many Refinement Realm experts, Zero Wing would be able to expand its exploration teams in Level 100 neutral maps.
With this, the Guild would have a chance of contending with the various superpowers in the future.
"So many?" Shifeng was slightly surprised when he heard Shi Feng's report.
He had never thought that a simple demonstration of the Knight Division's strength would result in such a large number of benefits.
Initially, he had only intended to intimidate the various superpowers. After all, even if he could win against the various superpowers' allied forces, it would be a pyrrhic victory. After all, Tier 3 NPCs were not invincible. Moreover, like Personal Guards, they had a hard time reviving after death.
Players, on the other hand, were different. They would be as good as new after reviving in less than an hour. Even if they lost some of their equipment and lost some of their combat power, they would still be Tier 3 players. Their combat power would still be superior to all Tier 2 players. This was also why expert players were the foundation of a Guild and the embodiment of a Guild's strength.
At the end of the day, NPCs were only support players. They would never become the Guild's main force. Nurturing the Guild's peak experts and monsters was the way to go. This was also why the various first-rate Guilds in God's Domain had never been able to compete with the various superpowers.
If Ling Yi could have 200 Refinement Realm experts under his command, he would have the capital to contend with the various superpowers for supremacy in God's Domain.
"However, as you predicted, the various superpowers have already begun working together in Level 100 neutral maps. Not only have they begun targeting our members in field maps, but they have also begun to restrict the materials we use to produce advanced potions and tools. Now, we have no choice but to purchase them from the Secret Pavilion. Otherwise, our Guild members won't be able to operate in other neutral maps," Shiuse Qiangwei said helplessly.
Although Zero Wing had won a decisive battle and gained the acknowledgement of many superpowers, it had also become a thorn in the side of many superpowers. Now, they no longer treated Zero Wing as an insignificant existence. Instead, they viewed Zero Wing as a competitor.
"They sure are taking action quickly." Shifeng shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Have Fire and the others make the necessary preparations. Once we're done with the Twelve Elemental Pillars, we'll head to the western continent."
Shi Feng wasn't particularly surprised by this outcome. After all, the pie was only so big. If Ling Yi wanted to get a share of it, he would naturally face a lot of resistance.
However, Shi Feng didn't particularly care about this outcome. He had bigger problems to deal with.
In the past, Ling Yi hadn't been strong enough, so he hadn't needed to worry about the Twelve Elemental Pillars. However, now that Ling Yi had a city in a Level 100 neutral map, and he was a Lord, he had no choice but to deal with the dark forces' invasion. Once the dark forces' members arrived, they would shed all pretense of cordiality with current ordinary players.
The dark forces' members hadn't started exploring Level 100-plus neutral maps yet. As Tier 3 Dark Players continued to explore, they would discover the dark forces that the various kingdoms and empires had chased to Level 100-plus neutral maps. At that time, the dark forces' members would begin to develop at an unprecedented rate.
Without sufficient strength, they wouldn't even be able to survive in the fields. This was also why some superpowers had gone extinct after reaching Level 100.
To ensure that Ling Yi could develop better in neutral maps, Shi Feng needed to nurture a large group of Tier 3 experts as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Level 100-plus top-tier weapons and equipment were essential. The weapons and equipment he obtained from Field Bosses and Team Dungeons were far from enough. He needed sufficient materials to mass-produce them.
"I'll notify them right away, then." Shiuse Qiangwei was ecstatic. She had always been curious about the western continent. When Shifeng had told her that they had a stable passage to the western continent, she hadn't dared to believe it.
Over the next few days, Shifeng had produced over 1,300 sets of the Twelve Elemental Pillars, which allowed them to reach Level 110. Their leveling speed now rivaled that of grinding monsters in the fields. Of the 1,000-set Twelve Elemental Pillars, 800 were sold to the Secret Pavilion and the other superpowers, while the remaining 500 sets were reserved for Ling Yi's expert team to raid Field Bosses.
While the various superpowers were displaying their Twelve Elemental Pillars in Level 100-plus neutral maps, Shifeng led Shiuse Qiangwei and the others to the Demonwolf Mountain Range's teleportation gate.
After spending 20,000 Magic Crystals, the team transformed into streaks of light that flew through the silver gate, disappearing from the Demonwolf Mountain Range.
This transcontinental teleportation lasted for a few minutes.
When everyone could finally open their eyes, they could only see a desolate and deathly still desert without any signs of life.
"So, this is the western continent?" Shiuse Qiangwei was astonished as she gazed at the boundless desert.
The Mana here was even thinner than the Mana in the eastern continent's forbidden lands.
In fact, she even felt that casting Spells here was a challenge. Moreover, this was only possible because she was a Tier 3 player and had the ability to absorb Mana from her surroundings. If any other Tier 3 player were in her place, they wouldn't even be able to cast a Tier 3 Skill or Spell.
Sure enough, the Mana here is much less dense than on the eastern continent. Shifeng also found the ambient Mana difficult to adapt to.
It had been a long time since he had experienced such a low-Mana environment.
However, Shifeng didn't give the matter too much thought. He immediately recorded the location of the teleportation gate and summoned the Thunder Eagle. After taking a look at the system map, he led the team to the nearest NPC city.
The desert with the teleportation gate was much larger than Shifeng had expected. After flying for over two hours, the team finally left the desert. Along the way, they encountered Level 100-plus Great Lords and Grand Lords, as well as Level 120 Mythic monsters. Fortunately, the Thunder Eagle was fast enough to escape these monsters. If the team hadn't had a Flying Mount, they would've most likely been annihilated.
"Guild Leader, over 10,000 people are fighting over the Demonic Silver mine," Shiuse Qiangwei said curiously as he looked down at the mine a short distance away from his Thunder Eagle.
The Demonic Silver Mine was only a Tier 3 vein, yet it had attracted tens of thousands of players. Moreover, every one of these players was a Level 105-plus expert, and there were even over a hundred Tier 3 experts. It was as if two superpowers had declared war on each other.
"The Azure Chamber of Commerce?"
Shifeng looked at the players fighting below. Among them, the commander guarding the mine looked somewhat familiar. She was none other than Yan Xiaoqian, whom he had met in Demonstone Town. She was one of the geniuses the Azure Chamber of Commerce had nurtured.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
