Cold Spring Forest, Stone Forest City, Freedom Hotel:
Dozens of Tier 3 experts with frightening auras sat around a round table in a resplendent meeting room. However, the room was indescribably quiet.
If one took a closer look at these people's auras, they'd discover that many of them radiated dense blood energy and dark energy. These people were none other than Dark Rhapsody's upper echelons and commanders of top dark adventurer teams, one of the Dark World's Three Great Dark Guilds.
Aside from these famous experts in the Dark World, the other Tier 3 experts at the table all had extraordinary backgrounds. They were either upper echelons of a super-first-rate Guild, Unyielding Soul, or Guild Leaders of first-rate Guilds. Even the weakest among them was a commander or vice commander of a top adventurer team.
Every one of these people was focused on a beautiful woman wearing an Advanced Master Forger's Insignia. She didn't radiate any aura of power, and it was clear that she was the leader of the group.
However, this woman's expression was indescribably haggard.
"I hope that you can increase your manpower to deal with Starlink and the various superpowers' harassment. As for the compensation, Ling Yi won't be stingy. Do you have anything else you wish to discuss?" A Melancholy Smile asked softly as she glanced at everyone in the room.
Ever since the Shifeng and the main force had left the eastern continent, Starlink and the various superpowers hadn't stopped probing Stone Forest City's defenses. All sorts of financial struggles, resource theft, and field ambushes occurred almost every day. In addition, the number of Tier 3 experts in Stone Forest City continued to increase, and the Knight Division's defensive perimeter continued to shrink.
Moreover, her Vice Guild Leader wasn't around, so she couldn't contact him. She had no choice but to bite the bullet.
However, as more and more unstable factors appeared around Stone Forest City, fewer players dared to operate in the Stone Forest City. As a result, Stone Forest City's economy continued to deteriorate. Even now, Stone Forest City's income wasn't even half of what it had been at its peak. Meanwhile, Ling Yi had to spend more money to protect Stone Forest City, Ling Yi City, and Silverwing Town.
"The Dark World, on the other hand, is facing some problems. Due to the increase in Tier 3 experts, many of the Otherworld's powers have joined forces to attack the Teleportation Gate several times. Dark Rhapsody is barely holding on, but if this continues, we won't be able to hold on for long," Blue Smile said helplessly. Blue Rainbow looked at Melancholic Smile helplessly and said, "There's also World Domination. The Guild hasn't been at peace recently. According to the information we've received, I'm afraid that they'll take action soon. Our Guild hopes that Zero Wing can share a portion of the Freedom Hotel's resources to recruit the Dark World's major powers.
Hearing Blue Rainbow's words, Liang Jing, who stood beside A Melancholy Smile, frowned slightly.
The Freedom Hotel was a large part of the reason Stone Forest City was able to maintain its current income. To stabilize Stone Forest City's security, Liang Jing had already shared many of the hotel's rooms with the various powers and adventurer teams. This would help these powers' experts fend off the various superpowers' ambushes.
If Liang Jing were to share a portion of the Freedom Hotel's resources, both Ling Yi's personal use and the Freedom Hotel's income would decrease significantly. At that time, whether or not the hotel could support Ling Yi's operations would be a different story.
The Dark World's Teleportation Gate also provided a significant portion of the Freedom Hotel's income. Magic Crystals, in particular, were already Ling Yi's main source of income.
"I understand. I'll think of a solution as soon as possible." A Melancholy Smile massaged his temples. Nodding, he said, "If there's nothing else, let's call it a day."
After A Melancholy Smile finished speaking, everyone in the room began to disperse. Only Mu Lingsha, Unyielding Soul's Mu Lingsha, approached A Melancholy Smile, who had already left the room.
"Miss Melancholy, if you have any financial difficulties, please let us know. Unyielding Soul and Ling Yi have been allies for a long time. Although we can't help Ling Yi with manpower, we can transfer a portion of our funds," Mu Lingsha said softly when she saw A Melancholy Smile's worried expression.
"Thank you." A Melancholy Smile thanked Mu Lingsha. "Truthfully, we don't have any financial problems. The main problem lies with the various superpowers eyeing Stone Forest City. There's also the Starmoon Kingdom and the Black Dragon Empire. If Unyielding Soul's main force members were still around, these superpowers would, more or less, restrain themselves. They wouldn't have formed a tacit agreement with Starlink and ambushed Ling Yi's members, making it increasingly difficult for Ling Yi to develop in the Starmoon Kingdom and the Black Dragon Empire."
To Ling Yi, the lack of funds wasn't a big deal. The main problem was the severe lack of Tier 3 experts. Fortunately, Unyielding Soul had dispatched quite a few Tier 3 experts to protect Stone Forest City's surroundings. Otherwise, Stone Forest City's current state would've been a disaster.
"By the way, Vice Guild Leader Lingsha, is there still no news from the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's Phoenix Pavilion Master?" A Melancholy Smile suddenly asked.
Ling Yi and the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's Phoenix Rain had worked together many times. Both sides were absolute allies. Due to business issues, she and Phoenix Rain could be considered good friends. However, when the various superpowers started targeting Stone Forest City, Ling Yi had tried to contact Phoenix Rain to resolve the Black Dragon Empire's problems. Unfortunately, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't contact Phoenix Rain. It was as if Phoenix Rain had vanished from the face of the earth. The Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's Phoenix Rain didn't seem to care about Phoenix Rain, either.
"We've already sent quite a few people to investigate this matter. Speaking of which, it's quite strange. Let alone Phoenix Rain, even her trusted subordinates, the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's Great Pavilion Master, Nine Dragons Emperor, and the others haven't received any news. Currently, the entire Guild is relying on the support of its Grand Elders. Based on the information we received, even those Grand Elders don't know what happened," Mu Lingsha said.
"Disappeared?" A Melancholy Smile was stunned when he heard this.
The core upper echelons of a super-first-rate Guild had actually vanished overnight without a trace. Who would believe such a thing if they heard about it?
"However, I've heard that Mythology has invited the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion to the Faux Saint Alliance Conference in the Fire Dragon Empire. After the conference, we might receive some news about the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's Phoenix Pavilion Master," Mu Lingsha said.
"Alliance conference?" A Melancholy Smile's expression grew even more haggard when he heard this. "It seems we're in for a tough time this time …"
On the surface, Mythology's conference this time was supposed to resolve the Faux Saint Alliance's problem. In reality, however, it was actually a preparation to ally with the various superpowers to capture Stone Forest City.
If the various superpowers reached an agreement on how to divide Stone Forest City during the conference, the next step would be to attack Stone Forest City.
With Stone Forest City's current defenses, it might be possible to stop Mythology's invasion. However, Stone Forest City's economy would also be destroyed.
In reality, A Melancholy Smile wasn't the only one suffering from a headache. Even Mu Lingsha's side wasn't faring too well. The alliance this time wasn't just targeting Ling Yi; it was also targeting Unyielding Soul. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Unyielding Soul's situation was getting more and more critical.
This was because more than 15 superpowers would be participating in this conference. There were even as many as three Super Guilds. This was definitely the grandest conference held on the eastern continent. If these superpowers worked together, it was simply unbelievable what would happen.
While A Melancholy Smile and Mu Lingsha were feeling helpless over this situation, Liang Jing, who was reading a message, suddenly revealed a rare smile.
"No! We won't be the ones in trouble but them! "
"What happened?"
A Melancholy Smile and Mu Lingsha were confused by Liang Jing's sudden change. They couldn't figure out why Liang Jing was smiling.
"He's back!"
"He?"
"Guild … Leader! The Guild Leader … is back! "
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