"Guild Leader Snow, it's been a while since we last met. You look much more haggard. Hiss … " Shifeng said in surprise when he saw Gentle Snow's haggard expression.
Gentle Snow was famous for being a strong woman in the virtual gaming world. She also had many capable people under her command.
It had only been a few days since they last met, yet Gentle Snow, who had always been headstrong, was already so exhausted. It was unbelievable.
Gentle Snow had been in the virtual gaming world for many years. Managing a Guild was a piece of cake for her. In addition, the majority of Ouroboros's Elders stood on her side. She should have a much easier time managing the Guild.
"I've been busy with Guild affairs recently, so I haven't been able to rest well." Gentle Snow chuckled. Inwardly, she was somewhat envious of Shifeng, who had left most of the Guild's affairs to Shiuse Qiangwei. Moreover, the Guild's development was limited to White River City, unlike Ouroboros, which competed in dozens of cities.
However, this was nothing. The truly exhausting part was Star-Moon City.
Ouroboros and the Star Alliance had been frantically consolidating their positions in Star-Moon City. In addition, other powerful second-rate Guilds had joined in.
This was especially true for the three upstart Guilds in Starmoon Kingdom.
Cloud Nine.
Yin Yang Court.
Heaven's Burial.
Every one of these three Guilds had extraordinary backgrounds, and they all possessed Guild Residences in the various major cities of Star-Moon Kingdom. Their development speed was like a plague. Among the three Guilds, the one with the greatest impact was Star-Moon City, followed by White River City.
Daybreak Fog, the manager of the Sky Burial Society in Starmoon Kingdom, was even more difficult to deal with than the Star Alliance's Galaxy Past. Although Gentle Snow currently held the upper hand, Sky Burial was not the only Guild in Ouroboros. Cloud Nine and Yin Yang Court were also eyeing Gentle Snow from the sidelines.
Ouroboros's foundation had already been unstable. Cao Chenghua had taken away many of the Guild's core members and elite players. Now, even before the internal strife had subsided, Gentle Snow was already facing so much trouble. How could she not be tired? She had not even upgraded her equipment yet.
After the two exchanged a few casual words, Gentle Snow knew that Shifeng had always been straightforward and did not like to beat around the bush. Hence, he got straight to the point and said, "Ouroboros has discovered a hidden treasure land near Star-Moon City. That place is rich in Magic Crystals. Hence, we wish to invite Ling YI Society to develop this treasure land together. I wonder if President Hei Yan would be interested?"
Before the Divine Colosseum opened, Magic Crystals were worthless. However, it was indeed a strategic resource that the various large Guilds were frantically fighting over.
Although the various large Guilds had a large number of members and could obtain quite a lot of members from Team Dungeons every day, each Team Dungeon could only be raided once every three days. There were only so many Team Dungeons available. Compared to the consumption of Guild Dungeons, the number of Team Dungeons available was negligible.
Meanwhile, if he could obtain a large number of Magic Crystals from other sources, it was obvious how much profit he would gain from doing so.
"Hidden Treasure Land?" When the Shifeng heard this, the first thing that came to his mind was Stoneclaw Mountains.
In the past, the appearance of the Stoneclaw Mountains had attracted the attention of all the Guilds in the Starmoon Kingdom. It had been the first kingdom-level war. Hundreds of large Guilds had fought over the Stoneclaw Mountains, trying to split the benefits.
That war had caused all the Guilds in the Starmoon Kingdom to suffer heavy losses. Moreover, Ouroboros and the Star Alliance had started an all-out war. Using this war, Heaven's Burial, the Yin Yang Court, and Misty Nine had risen to prominence. Combining the strength of these three Guilds, they had been able to contend with Ouroboros and the Star Alliance, the two first-rate Guilds. In the end, some second-rate Guilds had formed an alliance to split the benefits of the Stoneclaw Mountains.
In the future, if other players wished to enter the Stoneclaw Mountains, they would have to sign a contract stating that they would have to hand over 30% of the Magic Crystals they obtained. In addition, players would also have to pay a certain fee to enter the Stoneclaw Mountains. Meanwhile, the benefits would be split among the various large Guilds.
To put it simply, the Stoneclaw Mountains was a Regional Dungeon. However, it was not an ordinary Dungeon. Instead, it was an Asura Mode Dungeon.
Ordinary Team Dungeons were divided into three difficulties: Normal, Hard, and Hell.
However, Regional Dungeons were divided into five difficulties: Normal, Hard, Hell, Asura, and God.
Meanwhile, the Stoneclaw Mountains was a Regional Dungeon with a Level 4 difficulty. The Dungeon's difficulty ranged from Level 30 to Level 49. Only players between Level 30 and Level 49 could enter the Stoneclaw Mountains. Unlike Team Dungeons, the Stoneclaw Mountains did not have a limit on the number of players that could enter the Stoneclaw Mountains. Just like White Fog Canyon, players could obtain items that were not available in Normal maps.
In White Fog Canyon, players could obtain Starfire Ore, which could increase their forging success rate. In addition, players could also obtain the Warfire Set Equipment. Unfortunately, Shifeng had destroyed White Fog Canyon, attracting the Level 35 Great Lord Anubis's Gatekeeper to patrol White Fog Canyon. As a result, players no longer visited the Stoneclaw Mountains.
Meanwhile, White Fog Canyon's difficulty was only Hard Mode. Meanwhile, the Stoneclaw Mountains' difficulty was Asura Mode. Surviving in the Stoneclaw Mountains would be extremely difficult.
However, Magic Crystals were simply too important. No matter how difficult it was, they had to obtain them. Even the Ling YI Society was no exception.
"Right now, many of our Guilds are vying for the rights to the Secret Treasure Land. If the Ling YI Society is willing to help, I can give Ling Yi 50% of the profits," Gentle Snow proposed a considerably tempting offer.
The Stoneclaw Mountains was located in the Starmoon Kingdom, so Ling Yi could not dispatch a large number of people to monitor the Stoneclaw Mountains. Hence, the task of monitoring the Stoneclaw Mountains was mainly left to Gentle Snow. However, the Ling YI Society's combat power was extraordinary. Even now, the exact strength of the Shifeng had remained a mystery. If the two Guilds worked together, their chances of success would be slightly higher. As for working together with other Guilds, it was simply impossible.
"Alright, but I have a condition." After giving the matter some thought, the Shifeng spoke. Ling Yi was mainly based in White River City. Even if the Guild had the strength to compete for the Stoneclaw Mountains, they would have to take into account the distance between Starmoon City and White River City. The combat power they could display was limited. Moreover, it was unrealistic for a single Guild to attempt to monopolize the Stoneclaw Mountains.
"Speak." Gentle Snow rolled her eyes at Shifeng. Her conditions were already very generous. Yet, Shifeng actually had another condition.
"It's not really a condition. I just want Ouroboros to help me obtain some materials. I'll purchase them at a 20% higher price," Shifeng laughed.
He had too few materials on hand to construct the Stable and Teleportation Magic Array. If he relied on the Ling YI Society to obtain them, he would most likely need a considerable amount of time. However, if he used Gentle Snow's connections, it would be much easier. After all, many of the materials could only be obtained by large Guilds. Independent players simply could not obtain them. However, if he tried to purchase them, no one would sell them.
"Tell me the materials, then." Hearing Shifeng's request, Gentle Snow breathed out a sigh of relief. She had thought that he would demand an exorbitant price. At least, he still had some humanity in him.
"I'll send them to you right away." Shifeng then sent the materials required to construct the Stable and Teleportation Magic Array to Gentle Snow.
"You really are daring. Many of these materials are rare materials that can only be obtained from large-scale Team Dungeons. Although our Guild can obtain some, a 20% increase is too little. We need a 50% increase." Shock flashed in Gentle Snow's eyes when she saw Shifeng's list. Not to mention Ouroboros, even the Star Alliance would not be able to obtain all of the materials listed. They would have to go through other first-rate Guilds to obtain all of them. Just the cost alone was over 2,000 Gold.
"Alright, as long as you get them as soon as possible." Shifeng did not care about that small amount of money. As long as he obtained the materials, earning money would be a piece of cake.
Hearing Shifeng's nonchalant tone, Gentle Snow was slightly surprised.
A 50% increase in price would be over 3,000 Gold. Even to first-rate Guilds like theirs, this was a massive sum. Yet, Shifeng did not seem to think much of it.
After both sides signed the contract, Shifeng immediately contacted Shiuse Qiangwei and the others to gather manpower.
The matter regarding the Stoneclaw Mountains could not be delayed. The more advantageous the terrain was, the greater their advantage would be.
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