When War Blood's members saw Shifeng's group walk out of Dragonheart City's entrance, a hint of smugness and mockery flashed in their eyes.
Setting aside the fact that these 12 Level 150, Tier 3 NPCs were nearly 30 levels higher than God's Domain's Tier 3 players, their identities as Dragonheart City's guards were more than enough to give Shifeng's group a run for their money.
After the system's major update, the NPC guards in NPC cities were no longer as rigid as they were in the past. Instead, they obeyed all of the rules very thoroughly, and every one of them was incomparably fair.
On the contrary, these NPC guards had become more humane. They could jump around the line of the rules, and they could be very strict or very lenient. No matter what they did, these NPC guards had to abide by the rules. Players simply couldn't do anything about it.
"Vice Commander Feather, let's see if Hei Yan can still act so arrogantly now!" Snowy Afterglow, a Level 123 member of the War Blood adventurer team, sneered as he watched the NPC squad approach Shi Feng's group. "Even if he's a Tier 4 player and can kill Vice Commander Plant Tree in one move, he'll still have to lie down here!"
"That Hei Yan isn't a simple character. If he can really endure, with his status as a Tier 4 player, even Dragonheart City's guards won't dare to make things too difficult for him," Ink Feather said, shaking her head. Mo Xinyu shook her head and said slowly, "Everything will depend on Black Flame's actions."
Forbearance was a basic quality for Guild Leaders like Shifeng. If Shifeng really had that kind of patience, their methods wouldn't be effective.
Afterward, the only thing they could do was encircle and annihilate Shifeng, just like how they dealt with Heaven's Blade's Zwei.
"He has always been arrogant. He shouldn't be able to endure it," Snowy Afterglow said. "Even if he can endure for now, as long as he dares to resist or disrespect Lord Sabrid in the slightest, we'll be able to teach him a lesson!" Snowy Remnant said.
"I hope so." Ink Feather also somewhat hoped that Shifeng could endure it. That way, everything would be easier to deal with.
When the NPC guards arrived before Shifeng's group, the surrounding players couldn't help but stop and watch.
"What's up with these guards? You actually ran out on your own? "
"No, that Assassin seems to be Heaven's Blade's vice commander, Divine Shadow!"
"It can't be. Heaven's Blade actually dared to take the initiative to come here? Are they courting death?"
Very quickly, some of the players present discovered Divine Shadow's identity, and they were all astonished. After all, the War Blood adventurer team had long since placed a bounty on Heaven's Blade's members in Dragonheart City.
"These NPC soldiers are heading straight for us. They're doomed."
"This NPC is a first-rate troublemaker. Last time, he interrogated me for over two hours. If I hadn't given him a Magic Crystal in the end, I would've had to wait several more hours before I could enter the city."
"Right now, War Blood is wantonly arresting Heaven's Blade's members. These guards are most likely members of the Secret Hand Association. They definitely won't be able to deal with them with just a few hours of interrogation. They'll most likely force them to speak rudely before locking them up …"
When the NPC soldiers appeared, the players present could not help but sympathize with them. However, sympathy was all there was to it. After all, they had no choice but to bow their heads. If they dared to resist, only death would await them.
At that time, they wouldn't just be locked up for three days. They would be locked up for 15 days!
While the surrounding players discussed quietly among themselves, the 12-man NPC soldiers surrounded the Shifeng's group.
"Dragonheart City is in chaos right now. Our superiors have ordered us to increase our security to prevent anyone from entering the city to cause trouble. You lot have been acting so sneakily, and you're even wearing Black Cloaks to hide your identities. Please remove your Black Cloaks and come with us!" The leading NPC soldier sneered as he looked at the Shifeng's group. "Relax, this investigation will be quick. We'll finish it in a dozen or so hours at most. We won't take up too much of your time.
"Oh, right. As a precaution, I'll have to trouble you to open your bags for us to inspect. It'll be bad if you bring in any prohibited items."
As soon as the leading NPC soldier finished speaking, the other NPC soldiers chuckled.
"That's right. Hurry up and open them. Don't worry, we won't take your items. At most, we'll take them out for inspection."
"Right, right! We'll only take them out for inspection! This is for Dragonheart City's safety! "
The several NPC soldiers laughed as they looked at the Shifeng. However, Divine Shadow's complexion turned ashen. He had never thought that these NPCs from the Secret Hand Association would be so ruthless.
A Spatial Bag was a player's greatest secret. If they revealed the items inside, not only would they draw trouble to themselves, but the exposure of their trump cards would also be more than enough to deal with.
"I'm sorry, but we have no intention of entering Dragonheart City," Divine Shadow rejected the NPC soldiers.
There was no way he would allow these NPCs to inspect his bag space. Even Shifeng, the Guild Leader of the Secret Hand Association, would not allow such a thing to happen. To put it bluntly, these NPC soldiers were trying to incite a conflict between them and the Secret Hand Association.
The only thing he could do right now was give up on entering Dragonheart City.
However, after Divine Shadow rejected the NPC soldiers, the leading NPC soldier laughed.
"It doesn't matter whether you enter or not. The fact that you don't wish to enter Dragonheart City proves that there is something wrong with you. Hence, all the more reason for you to undergo an inspection. You'd best open your bags quickly. Otherwise, don't blame us brothers for taking action!" the NPC soldier said, raising his hand as if he had anticipated Divine Shadow's response.
Immediately, the other eleven guards gripped their weapons, each of them exuding a cold killing intent.
However, as these NPC soldiers raised their weapons, Cleansing Flame stepped forward and revealed a bronze token from her bag.
"I am Cleansing Flame, a party leader of the Dragonheart Knight Legion. These people are my companions. I can prove that there is nothing wrong with them," Cleansing Flame said angrily as she glared at the NPC soldiers. Cleansing Flame glared at the guards, annoyed. "Moreover, your City Defense Knight Legion's jurisdiction is within the city, not outside. You're overstepping your authority!"
When Cleansing Flame revealed the Dragonheart Knight Token, Divine Shadow breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had brought Cleansing Flame with him. Otherwise, he would've fallen into the Secret Hand Association's trap.
The Dragonheart Knight Legion was Dragonheart Island's trump card. Ordinary Knight Legions like the City Defense Knight Legion couldn't compare to it. Moreover, the City Defense Knight Legion didn't have the authority to inspect the Dragonheart Knight Legion's members.
"The Dragonheart Knight Legion?" The leading NPC soldier said nonchalantly as he looked at Cleansing Flame. "You are a member of the Dragonheart Knight Legion, so naturally, we have no authority to inspect you. However, your companions are not. They are all wearing Black Cloaks. As Dragonheart City's first line of defense, we have an obligation to protect the city. Hence, regardless of whether they are willing or not, they must undergo an inspection!"
"You …" Cleansing Flame was infuriated. "I'll report this to Commander Anos!"
"Go ahead, then. We believe that Commander Anos will understand our intentions," the leading NPC soldier said, chuckling. "But before that, your companions have to be checked!" The rough guard said with a faint smile, "But before that, your companions have to be checked! I'll give you ten seconds to consider. If you refuse, don't blame us for doing it ourselves! "
As soon as the leading NPC soldier finished speaking, the other NPC soldiers unsheathed their weapons. It was obvious that they intended to attack at the slightest disagreement. They had no intention of giving the Shifeng's group any chance to escape.
When the spectating players saw this, they gasped involuntarily.
"How ruthless!"
"So, this is War Blood's method of attack?"
"Sure enough, provoking War Blood on Dragonheart Island is not an option. It's no wonder why the various superpowers don't dare show any disrespect to War Blood on Dragonheart Island …"
Although these NPC soldiers often made things difficult for some of the players present, this was the first time they had seen such a situation where the NPC soldiers had drawn their swords and shed all pretense of cordiality.
"Hahaha! Amazing! Amazing! As expected of the Secret Hand Association's members! Let's see what that Hei Yan will do now! " Remnant Snow could not help but laugh when he saw this scene. "I've heard that Hei Yan has quite a few treasures on him. If he can take those treasures out and show them to everyone, it'll be worth the price of our trip!"
Ink Feather, who stood beside Remnant Snow, nodded in agreement.
Even she had never imagined that the Secret Hand Association would be so ruthless this time. Right now, Shi Feng was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Regardless of whether he raged at the guards or opened his spatial bag for everyone to see, in the end, Shi Feng would suffer.
"Hei Yan! This time, I'll let you have a taste of what it means to beg for death! "Blood Oath's grin grew wider as he watched from the top of the city walls.
Back when the Shifeng had killed him during the meeting in the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion, Blood Oath had lost all face on Dragonheart Island.
However, the tables had turned. After Blood Oath had secretly cooperated with the Secret Hand Association, he had always hoped that the Shifeng would come to Dragonheart Island. As a result, he had often provoked Ling Yi. Now, his opportunity had finally arrived.
The current investigation was only the first step. Even if the Shifeng agreed to Blood Oath's request, there were still many things waiting for the Shifeng.
Even if the Shifeng had reached Tier 4, it wouldn't matter. Dragonheart City was different from other cities. In terms of combat power, Dragonheart City was not the slightest bit inferior to the various empires' imperial capitals. In fact, it was slightly stronger.
This was because Dragonheart City was a neutral city. Many major characters from other races resided in the city. Their identities and statuses in the various kingdoms and empires didn't matter in Dragonheart City. Only those in Dragonheart City could gain access to the city. This was also why the various superpowers had no choice but to submit to War Blood.
Not to mention, how could Ling Yi possibly compare to the various superpowers in terms of identity and status?
While everyone was secretly discussing this matter, Divine Shadow whispered to the Shifeng, "President Hei Yan, I'm sorry, but I'll hold them back. You guys run as fast as you can. As long as you get out of Dragonheart Island's range, the City Defense Knight Legion won't dare leave their post!"
Their only option right now was to escape. If they clashed with these NPC soldiers, they would definitely die. Blood Oath's plan was perfect.
Hence, they had no choice but to sacrifice themselves in exchange for the others' freedom.
"No! That won't be necessary! "Shifeng shook his head. Chuckling, he said," Leave the rest to me. "
"President Hei Yan?" Divine Shadow was confused when he saw Shi Feng's words.
It was obvious that these NPC soldiers had turned hostile and weren't giving him any leeway. Divine Shadow really couldn't think of a way to escape.
At this moment, let alone Divine Shadow, even Yu Luo was astonished by Shifeng's actions. She couldn't figure out what he could do.
However, when the leading NPC soldier saw Shifeng step forward, he smiled and asked, "What? Have you thought it through?"
Shifeng was someone Vice Commander Sabrid had personally appointed. Regardless of whether the Shifeng agreed or not, the NPC soldier had a way to embarrass the Shifeng.
"Thought it through?" Shifeng smiled. "Yes, I have."
"Good!" The leading NPC soldier nodded. "Open your spatial bags, then!"
As soon as the leading NPC soldier finished speaking, Shifeng moved.
In the next moment, a flash of light appeared before Shifeng, and the NPC soldier's body split in half. The NPC soldier's HP, which had exceeded 20,000,000, instantly fell to zero. Blood then rained down from the NPC soldier's body, dyeing the surrounding area red …
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