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Chapter 2575 – Crazy Choice

"You'll help us secure the Ancient God's Tower?"

Shi Feng's question stunned Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold.

"Mhm. As long as you secure the Ancient God's Tower before anyone else, you'll have full control of the tower's teleportation array for a certain time, correct?" Shi Feng said.

The Ancient God's Tower had a total of seven floors, and each housed several teleportation arrays to different Otherworlds. Some were even connected to resource-rich secret lands. The first player to conquer any of the floor's trials would become the floor's first Floor Master. Once a month, players could contest for the title.

If Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society could conquer the Ancient God's Tower's first floor, they would have full control of that floor for the next month, and no one could leave the Dark World through the teleportation arrays during that time.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, you might not be aware, but the Ancient God's Tower isn't like the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. Aside from the intense suppression non-Dark Players like yourself face in the Dark World, players are prohibited from using tools within the tower. NPCs cannot enter the tower, either. Players will have to rely on their own strength and skills to clear the trials," Elder Gold said.

He didn't doubt Zero Wing's strength, but the Ancient God's Tower was in the Dark World, where non-Dark Players wouldn't be able to exhibit their full strength. Including the ban on tools and NPCs, Zero Wing wouldn't accomplish anything in the tower. If it were so easy, Demon's Heart wouldn't have bothered to gather the Dark World's various powers in an attempt to conquer the tower and would've sought the help of the main continent's superpowers instead. The various superpowers certainly had the strength to trample the Dark World's various powers, normally.

"That's right. Not only do the Ancient God's Tower's trials have a strict time limit, but we'll also need a minimum of 200 Tier 3 experts to clear them. Without enough players, we won't be able to handle the hordes of monsters within, not to mention capture the tower's cities. While our Guilds can barely gather 200 Tier 3 experts, the first floor's trial is just as difficult as a Level 100, super-large-scale Team Dungeon. Our experts simply don't meet the weapon, equipment, Skill, and Spell requirements," Blue Rainbow insisted, nodding.

Their two Guilds had considered raiding the Ancient God's Tower, but the feat was too difficult. No individual power in the Dark World could even clear the first floor's trial.

Unfortunately, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society no longer had the option of allying with other powers. After the Dark World's invading army had been defeated, Demon's Heart had exposed their Guilds' alliance with Zero Wing, instantly isolating them from the rest of the Dark World. As a result, both Guilds were forced into deepening their relationship with Zero Wing. If they didn't, their Guilds would be doomed once Demon's Heart and the Dark World's other powers conquered the Ancient God's Tower's first floor.

"Relax. That won't be a problem," Shi Feng said, chuckling. "However, I have an extra condition if we succeed."

Shi Feng knew far more about the Ancient God's Tower than any player in God's Domain, and as such, he knew that the two Guilds had no chance of success, even if they worked together. That was only true for the current Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society, however.

"Are you really that confident in our success, Guild Leader Black Flame?" Blue Rainbow asked.

She knew that Zero Wing had extraordinary Tier 3 experts, but the suppression regular players faced in the Dark World was nothing to ignore. Even ordinary Domain Realm experts would, at best, exhibit Void Realm combat standards.

This was why the main continent's various superpowers had allied with the Dark World's powers, rather than invade the Otherworld.

"While I can't guarantee our success, I'm 70% to 80% confident," Shi Feng replied.

"E-Eighty percent?" Elder Gold stuttered, his eyes going wide. If Shi Feng hadn't personally captured the Dark World's Teleportation Gate, he would've assumed the Swordsman was an escaped lunatic from a mental asylum.

Even without the Dark World's suppression, the various superpowers wouldn't be guaranteed to conquer the Ancient God's Tower's first floor. Even with its heaven-defying foundations, Zero Wing should, at best, have a 40% success rate. Seventy or eighty percent was practically ensured victory.

"May I know of your conditions, Guild Leader Black Flame?" Blue Rainbow asked after calming down.

Although she didn't know whether or not Shi Feng was telling the truth, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society would only benefit if his plan succeeded. They had no reason to refuse.

"It's quite simple. I want 80% of the Ancient God's Tower's profits. I also want the authority to manage your Guilds' main force members. In addition, my command will take precedence over your Guild Leaders' during times of impending danger," Shi Feng said after giving the matter some thought.

"This…" Elder Gold could not help but hesitate.

If Zero Wing helped them gain control over the Ancient God's Tower, their Guilds wouldn't mind splitting the profits. They could even accept only 20%, but giving up control of their main force members was absurd!

"Rest assured; I won't interfere with your main forces' daily activities. They just need to follow orders when I need them," Shi Feng said. "Of course, you can return and take the time to consider my proposal. I don't need an answer right away."

"We have no need to consider the offer, Guild Leader Black Flame; Dark Rhapsody agrees. In return, Zero Wing must allow our members to travel through the Teleportation Gate freely. Of course, Dark Rhapsody will do its best to assist in establishing the Candlelight Trading Firm in the Dark World," Blue Rainbow abruptly interjected.

"Rainbow, are you insane? You're talking about the management rights for your Guild's main force!" Elder Gold asked as he stared at the female Dark Knight in shock. Agreeing to this condition was on par with handing Shi Feng control of a fraction of Dark Rhapsody's backbone. Claiming that Shi Feng would act as a partial Guild Leader was no exaggeration.

"I'm still sane. My Guild Leader impressed upon me the importance of cooperating with Zero Wing. Moreover, I don't think that Guild Leader Black Flame actually fancies our two Guilds' main forces," Blue Rainbow informed Elder Gold via a whisper.

Realization immediately dawned on the older man.

Zero Wing no longer lacked manpower. With every moment, a ton of experts applied to join the Guild, and Zero Wing now controlled the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. Until someone activated the Ancient God's Tower, Zero Wing had a firm grasp on the Dark World's lifeline.

In truth, even Shi Feng was a little surprised. He hadn't expected Blue Rainbow to agree so decisively. Any other large Guild's upper echelon would've likely turned and left in a huff.

"Deal! Deity Society will agree to your conditions, as well, Guild Leader Black Flame. However, Deity Society wants the same conditions as Dark Rhapsody in return," Elder Gold said, sighing.

Now that the Dark World's various powers recognized their Guilds as Zero Wing's allies, they had no choice but to stick by Zero Wing until the very end. Moreover, an alliance with this Guild would ensure that both Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society could develop far faster than their Dark counterparts.

"That won't be a problem. Once we sign the contract, your Guilds' members may use the Teleportation Gate to their hearts' content," Shi Feng agreed, nodding.

"What do we do once the contract has been signed?" Elder Gold asked.

Demon's Heart was already in a rush to find allies to conquer the Ancient God's Tower. Once its team had enough Tier 3 experts, it would challenge the tower's trials. Hence, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society were running out of time.

"Simple. Send your main force members to Stone Forest City immediately. Zero Wing will take responsibility for their growth," Shi Feng said, chuckling.

Everything in God's Domain boiled down to players' strength, including raiding Team Dungeons and the Ancient God's Tower. As long as he could help the two Guilds' main force members grow strong enough, raiding the tower wouldn't be an issue.

"Their growth?" Shi Feng's demand stunned Blue Rainbow. She had never thought he'd choose such an option. "Where are we going?"

"To the Level 120 Secret Land, Poison City!" Shi Feng declared.

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Chapter 2576 – Secret Land Exploration?

When Shi Feng stated his intentions to travel to a Level 120 secret land, both Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold were speechless.

The various superpowers hadn't even entered Level 110,100-man Team dungeons once. In fact, barely any players had reached Level 110 yet. While secret lands weren't Dungeons, they were even more dangerous. Even the safest secret land could rival super-large-scale, Hard Mode Team Dungeons of the same level. Not even superpowers would dare suggest exploring a Level 120 secret land.

Yet, Shi Feng spoke of doing so as casually as if he were visiting the local market…

For a moment, Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold doubted that they played the same game Shi Feng did.

"What? Is there a problem?" Shi Feng curiously asked when he saw the two representatives' dazed expressions.

"N-No, it's nothing. Only, Guild Leader Black Flame, we're talking about a Level 120 secret land. I'm afraid that with our current levels and equipment…" Elder Gold said worriedly.

Entering a Level 120 secret land wouldn't be a problem; even a Level 1 player could do it. The problem was whether or not they could leave the secret land alive.

Unlike Dungeons, secret lands' difficulty and number of monsters weren't fixed, but randomized. If one were lucky, a 100-man team would be enough to survive. If not, they might need a team of 1,000 players, or even 5,000, to make it out.

This was why raiding secret lands proved much harder than raiding a Team Dungeon of the same level. Normally, Guilds would mobilize a large fraction of their members to raid a secret land, but after Level 100, only Tier 3 experts had any chance of surviving. Tier 2 experts would only hold them back. In other words, Guilds couldn't use all of their available manpower to raid Level 100-plus secret lands; they'd have to rely on a small number of Tier 3 experts.

This was precisely why the various major powers and superpowers hadn't bothered to raid Level 100-plus secret lands, even after crossing the Level 100 threshold.

"Relax. As long as everyone follows my orders, we shouldn't have any major problems," Shi Feng said, chuckto

During his previous life, Poison City had been famous for how incredibly dangerous it was. Even when the various superpowers had dispatched a team of several thousand Tier 3 experts, they had failed to complete the raid. The various superpowers had only conquered the secret land after their experts had reached Tier 4.

However, Shi Feng had no intention of capturing Poison City. He only wanted the fragment of Solomon's Sword that hid within. Moreover, he now had the Fragmented Legendary ranked Abyssal Blade and Ring of Gospel. The ring would be particularly helpful on this endeavor. Once he had become an Intermediate Master Magician, he found he could amplify the Ring of Gospel's effects until it was even effective against Tier 4 monsters, which drastically increased his chances of obtaining the sword fragment.

Now, he only lacked numbers.

Generally, one would need at least 1,000 Tier 3 experts to raid Level 100-plus secret lands, but even with the Hell Legion's 300 Tier 3 experts, he only had around 500 under his command. It was too risky to take such a small team into the secret land. However, if he included Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's 200-plus Tier 3 experts, he'd have a much higher chance of securing Solomon's Sword's fragment.

Something still felt off to Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold, but since they had already signed a contract with Shi Feng, they couldn't go back on their word for no good reason.

The two representatives then contacted their Guilds, secretly gathering their Tier 3 experts. Meanwhile, Shi Feng gathered Zero Wing's experts and the Hell Legion.

In the Dark World, news of the alliance between Zero Wing, Dark Rhapsody, and Deity Society spread quickly. A commotion rose all across the Otherworld, and when the Dark World's many independent players learned that the two Dark Guilds' members could use the Teleportation Gate for free, many of them began to apply.

"Elder Heart, World Domination followed Demon's Heart's instructions to spearhead the attack against Zero Wing, and yet, the Guild's reputation is in tatters, and it has become the Dark World's shame. To make matters worse, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society have become incredibly popular after allying with Zero Wing. If you still can't offer anything substantial, we'll have to consider doing the same," Dawn Dominance coldly informed Furious Heart, who sat across from him in the reception room.

"Please, rest assured, Guild Leader Dawn. We are responsible for inviting World Domination into this situation, and we won't let your Guild suffer for it. Don't you want to take revenge against Zero Wing, Guild Leader Dawn?" Furious Heart asked. "Not only does Zero Wing possess the popular Stone Forest City, but it has also taken control of the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. It stands in the limelight on the eastern continent, but the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Many superpowers currently find Zero Wing's popularity to be irksome."

"I want something practical, not empty promises!" Dawn Dominance growled, rolling his eyes. He understood Furious Heart's logic, but the problem was that no one could do anything to Zero Wing right now. However, the problem was that nobody was capable of doing anything against Zero Wing right now.

"We have quietly received funding from quite a few superpowers. We've also secured a loan of weapons and equipment. If World Domination is willing to join our alliance, we'll lend you 50 sets of Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment and 10 sets of Dark-Gold Equipment for 10 days without cost," Furious Heart calmly stated, smiling. "How about it?

Even ordinary superpowers have a hard time acquiring such equipment, but World Domination can borrow it by joining our alliance. With these sets, your Guild can raid Level 100 Team Dungeons, obtaining even more top-tier weapons and equipment. In addition, once we've captured the Ancient God's Tower, World Domination will receive 5% of the tower's shares. It's a much better offer than what Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society accepted from Zero Wing, don't you think?"

"Fifty sets of Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment and ten sets of Level 105 Dark-Gold Equipment?" The terms of Furious Heart's deal astonished Dawn Dominance. "You can get your hands on so much top-tier equipment?"

Although he knew that the outcome of the war had enraged Demon's Heart and the outside world's superpowers, he had never dreamed they would go to such lengths to deal with Zero Wing. With that much top-tier equipment, he could arm an incredibly powerful 100-man team. Even raiding Level 100, super-large-scale Team Dungeons and Level 110 Mythic Field Bosses would be possible, not to mention Level 100,100-man Team Dungeons.

What had their goal been in heading to Cold Spring Forest?

To obtain better weapons and equipment, as well as rapidly rising through the levels?

If they had enough top-tier weapons and equipment, would leveling and securing more still be a problem?

"Don't concern yourself with that, Guild Leader Dawn. Just sign the contract, and we'll hand the equipment over immediately," Furious Heart urged, chuckling.

"Deal! I'll agree to your offer!" Dawn Dominance declared.

Very well. I'll contact my Vice Guild Leader immediately. You'll have the weapons and equipment promised within half a day," Furious Heart said, not surprised in the least by Dawn Dominance's reaction. Only a fool would refuse such an offer.

After signing the contract, Furious Heart left World Domination's Residence and returned to Demon City.

"Is everything settled?" Flaming Light raised his head and asked as Furious Heart entered his office.

"It's done. The Dark World's various powers have agreed to join our alliance. We can raid the Ancient God's Tower at any time," Furious Heart reported.

"Good!" Flaming Light nodded, satisfied. Smiling, he continued, "Zero Wing must assume I'm helpless now that it controls the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. Unfortunately, Zero Wing is unaware that its actions have only earned more loathing and anger."

Zero Wing had no background, yet it sat on a mountain of wealth and resources. One could even say that it had monopolized all of the Dark World's resources. Naturally, the various superpowers wouldn't let the Guild get away with it.

Hence, without lifting a finger, plenty of superpowers and corporations had approached him, declaring their intentions to supply all sorts of resources in exchange for dragging Zero Wing down from its pedestal.

As long as Demon's Heart secured the Ancient God's Tower, it would usher in dark times for Zero Wing.

If Zero Wing had obediently accepted defeat, it would've only lost Cold Spring Forest, but now, it would lose everything. The Guild's Knight Division was limited to Cold Spring Forest, after all.

Elsewhere, Shi Feng had reached Poison City alongside Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's main force members.

The moment the Dark Players set foot in the secret land, they shuddered. Black fog covered the land, and they felt as if they were walking on clouds as they stepped into it. They also felt suddenly cold and hungry, and their five senses and reaction speeds had weakened. Here, they wouldn't be able to exhibit half of their usual combat power.

However, the dark fog wasn't the worst part. They were far more afraid of the Level 115-plus monsters that roamed the forest outside of Poison City. Even the weakest monster here was a High Lord, and many were Great Lord and Grand Lord ranked Wandering Souls. These monsters had once been members of the army that guarded Poison City before the black fog had devoured them. The closer they got to these monsters, the more the corrosive energy in the area affected them.

Sure enough, there are a lot of monsters here. Shi Feng was similarly astonished when he saw the Wandering Souls nearby. Not only did the secret land house far more monsters than during his previous life, but the death energy that enveloped the area was also denser. Of course, that wasn't enough to deter him from exploring the secret land, and he turned to Cola and the others., "Start luring monsters but not too many at once. Five or six hundred will be enough."

Shi Feng's command rendered Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members speechless.

They were sure they'd be annihilated if they took on 100 monsters at a time, let alone 500. The death energy in this map was simply too powerful, and all of these monsters were Level 115 or higher. Trying to fight five or six hundred simultaneously was suicide!

"Okay."

However, Cola, Fire Dance, and the others remained unfazed. They immediately dashed into the forest on their own and began to attract the Wandering Soul's aggro…

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Chapter 2577 – Difference of Level 120, Frightening Wealth

As Cola, Fire Dance, and the others darted through the silent forest, they caused a commotion.

Small groups of Wandering Souls flew toward the offending players, quickly surrounding them. These monsters were so fast that ordinary experts wouldn't have a chance to escape.

However, the encirclement was practically non-existent to Cola and Zero Wing's other MTs. Like unstoppable tanks, they charged through the monsters, shoving aside any that stood in their path with their shields. None of the Wandering Souls could stop their advance. Meanwhile, Fire Dance and the other more agile players maneuvered their way around the Wandering Souls, letting none lay a hand on them.

The death energy the Wandering Souls exuded had no effect on Cola, Fire Dance, or their companions. It almost seemed like some kind of invisible barrier protected them from the death energy's corrosion.

In no time at all, Cola and the others had pulled around 600 monsters toward the rest of the team.

[Wandering Soul] (Undead, High Lord) Level 115

HP 45,000,000/45,000,000

[Elite Wandering Soul] (Undead, Great Lord)

Level 116

HP 120,000,000/120,000,000 [Crazed Soul] (Undead, Grand Lord) Level 116

HP 400,000,000/400,000,000

Facing the 400-plus Wandering Souls, 100-plus Elite Wandering Souls, and 6 Crazed Souls, everyone on the team couldn't help but shudder.

Unlike ordinary monsters, these Wandering Souls had once been Poison City's warriors. Even in death, they retained the skills they had used in life. When several hundred Wandering Souls gathered, they actually formed a battle array, and although it wasn't very strong, it significantly boosted the monsters' Movement Speed and reaction speed. A faint layer of Mana had also appeared around the monsters, strengthening their Defense and the power of their Skills and Spells.

However, the team was even more surprised to find that these Wandering Souls didn't employ simple pack tactics like ordinary monsters. Rather, they moved in proper formation. The Wandering Souls with shields and melee weapons moved to the front of the group, while those with bows and staves stood in the back. The small force gradually and orderly advanced.

"So, this is a Level 120 secret land?" Blue Rainbow was shocked as she watched the monsters march like a uniform army.

Although she had known that Level 100-plus secret lands were extraordinary, she couldn't help her surprise as she experienced it for herself. These monsters were already a major challenge since their Basic Attributes were higher than players' of the same tier and level. They also had far more HP and Defense. Now that they could fight with as much organization as NPCs, their combat power would drastically increase.

If their team hadn't had the numerical advantage, they wouldn't have stood a chance.

Even Hell Rush frowned at the incoming force.

Normally, the Hell Legion's experts wouldn't have any problems fighting these monsters one-on-one. Not even the Grand Lord ranked Crazed Souls would be too much for the Hell Legion to overcome, but now, these monsters had their own battle array. Not only did this battle array boost the Wandering Souls' physical performance, but it also drastically reduced the number of weak points they had. Including the monsters' level advantage, even the Hell Legion was in for a tough battle without the help of weapons and equipment with the Ignore Levels Attribute.

Only Shi Feng seemed unaffected by Poison City's formidable monsters.

This was the true combat power of God's Domain's monsters. All monsters before Level 115 were merely obstacles to help players get used to the game.

Once players neared the Level 120 threshold, however, God's Domain no longer catered to its players. Instead, players had to adapt to God's Domain. Monsters would begin to behave like living beings, with their own characteristics. If players couldn't take advantage of these characteristics, even experts of the same tier would fall in a one-on-one fight.

This was why Level 120 secret lands and Team Dungeons were true treasure troves for Tier 3 players, containing all sorts of ancient inheritances, Skill, and Spell Books.

As the Undead legion approached, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's players mentally prepared themselves for a hard fight. Meanwhile, Shi Feng retrieved the Ring of Gospel and spent 5,000 Magic Crystals to activate Miniature World.

The phantom world descended, and the Undead legion's Basic Attributes fell rapidly. Their reaction speed and physique also plummeted.

The Dark Players on the team were stupefied. They had experienced the Ring of Gospel's power before, but they were still as shocked as they had been the first time.

A moment ago, their senses had warned them that these Undead were powerful opponents, but now, the monsters seemed relatively easy to defeat.

They couldn't help but feel grateful that Shi Feng stood on their side, not against them.

"Alright, Attack! Let's end this battle quickly!" Shi Feng commanded when he realized most of his team was still dazed.

The Ring of Gospel was indeed an amazing tool, but it was incredibly costly. Just maintaining Miniature World for 10 minutes cost 5,000 Magic Crystals.

Shi Feng's command shook everyone from their stupor, and they began to activate Skills and Spells against the incoming legion. Now that they had the advantage in Basic Attributes, the quickest and simplest way to victory was to face these Wandering Souls head-on.

Boom… Boom… Boom…

When the first volley of Tier 3 Skills and Spells landed, the ground and nearby forest shook violently. The bombardment even transformed the terrain around them.

After ten minutes, over 80% of the Undead legion had fallen, and the few survivors only had scant amounts of HP remaining. Even without Miniature World's suppression, the team could rely on their overwhelming numerical advantage to eliminate the remaining monsters. During the fight, everyone on the team was able to experience what it felt like to face a true monster the Main God System had designed.

The Main God System hadn't restrained the Wandering Souls in the slightest, and they had incredible control of the death energy wafting off them. If players did not learn how to manipulate their own Mana to defend themselves, the death energy would quickly corrode and influence their bodies.

Normally, this learning process would be incredibly dangerous. If players failed to defend themselves, the corrosion would temporarily paralyze them. An instant death wouldn't be surprising in that case. Fortunately, the team had more than just an overwhelming numerical advantage. The monsters before them were at death's door, and as a result, their combat power had dropped slightly. Hence, they posed far less of a threat.

Every player on the team was a Tier 3 expert, with far greater talent and combat standards than ordinary players. Although they had only experienced such combat for a short time, they had all gained a newfound understanding of Mana control and their Mana Bodies.

However, the team was far more surprised to see how much EXP they earned from the slain Wandering Souls. The monsters granted such abundant EXP that even Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold were shocked.

Every member of the team saw a significant rise in their experience bars after just defeating around 600 Wandering Souls. Some players even rose from Level 107 to 108. Their leveling speed here was at least ten times faster than in the outside world.

Moreover, the monsters had dropped a bunch of loot.

Items were scattered across the entire battlefield!

These monsters' drop-rate was more than double that of monsters in the outside world, particularly when it came to weapons and equipment. Even the weakest piece of equipment was Level 115 Mysterious-Iron rank, and six pieces of Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment had dropped…

For a while, the Dark Players had bloodshot eyes.

To them, Level 115 Mysterious-Iron Equipment might be subpar, but Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment was incredibly precious. So long as they equipped Level Reduction Gemstones, they could arm themselves with Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment after reaching Level 110. Naturally, Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment was slightly better than Level 110 Fine- Gold Equipment.

Due to equipment's low drop-rate, the various powers were going mad in their search for Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment. They could only dream of Level 110 Fine-Gold items.

Now, after fighting for less than 15 minutes, their team had obtained six pieces of Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment. If they grinded here for a full day, their harvest would be astronomical…

While Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members envied Zero Wing over so much loot, Fire Dance, who was responsible for collecting the items, excitedly ran up to Shi Feng.

"Guild Leader, it dropped!"

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Chapter 2578 – Frightening Zero Wing

As Fire Dance approached with a tattered, old tome, Shi Feng's eyes widened in surprise.

What? It dropped, just like that?

The monsters wandering around Poison City had a chance of dropping two support items when killed, and both were worth thousands of Gold. However, no one would willingly part with either support item, even when offered a Level 100-plus Epic item.

One of the two items was an ancient potion, while the other was a Mana Battle Array.

The ancient potion in question could accelerate the process of unlocking players' Mana Bodies, while permanently improving their Mana control. With this potion, even ordinary Tier 3 players could unlock their Mana Bodies' full potential within two months.

On the other hand, the Mana Battle Array was even more astounding. Normally, battle arrays had to be engraved into players' equipment, meaning that once players replaced their battle array equipment, they'd lose the battle array. However, players could directly learn the Mana Battle Array found in Poison city. Hence, they wouldn't have to worry about losing the array when they switched to new equipment. Players could use it forever.

The Mana Battle Array required a minimum of 12 players to activate. Once active, not only would it increase the Mana density around players, but players' Basic Attributes would rise, as well. Most importantly, the battle array would form a layer of Mana Armor around players, increasing their Magic Resistance and resistance to foreign energies' corrosion.

The tome in Fire Dance's hand was none other than the Mana Battle Array. It was no wonder she was so ecstatic.

As the Mana Battle Array was akin to a Skill, it could be used where tools were prohibited, such as many of God's Domain's Level 100-plus maps and Team Dungeons. In these locations, the Mana Battle Array was practically invaluable.

In the past, the various powers would spend more than two weeks grinding near Poison City without obtaining a single Mana Battle Array, and yet, one had just dropped from a single wave of Wandering Souls. The current drop-rate was astounding.

When Hell Rush and the others saw the Mana Battle Array's information, they couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

With a complete set, one could increase a team's overall strength to a whole new level. The Mana Battle Array would be especially helpful when teams explored certain maps or Dungeons and didn't meet the equipment requirements. That tome was even more valuable than Level 115 top-tier weapons and equipment.

Now that they knew the Wandering Souls could drop something as awesome as the Mana Battle Array, Zero Wing's members were overcome with fighting spirit. Cola and the others immediately split away from the main team to lure more Wandering Souls.

Moreover, they now knew that the team could easily handle 600 Wandering Souls with the Ring of Gospel's assistance, and so they decided to gather even more monsters to maximize the ring's effects.

After a short moment, Cola and his comrades ran toward the team with nearly 800 Wandering Souls trailing behind them. Seeing this, the team's members sharpened their focus and prepared for battle.

Over the next three days, the team restlessly grinded on the Wandering Souls roaming the forest around Poison City.

After three days, every member of the team had gained five levels. Fire Dance, Cola, and the other Zero Wing members had reached Level 114, while Shi Feng had reached Level 115. Meanwhile, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members had reached Level 112 and 113. Their levels would even shock the various superpowers.

The Dark Players on the team wished they could stay in Poison City forever. Leveling five times in three days was unheard of, especially at their levels. Normally, they'd be lucky to level up once every five days. No one would believe them if they told them.

Meanwhile, Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold finally understood why Shi Feng was so confident about helping them conquer the Ancient God's Tower.

This leveling speed was simply maddening!

Furthermore, fighting these monsters had helped them rapidly improve their combat standards.

What Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members didn't know was that Shi Feng had spent an astronomical number of Magic Crystals to make this three-day grind possible. He had arrived with 600,000 Magic Crystals in his bag, but now, he had less than 50,000 remaining. Moreover, he had used Miniature World sparingly. Otherwise, he would've blown through all 600,000 crystals by now.

Of course, the bounty he received in return was amazing.

During the past three days, he had obtained over 700 pieces of Level 115 Secret-Silver Equipment and over 5,000 pieces of Level 115 Mysterious-Iron Equipment. He could easily earn back the cost of this grind by selling the Mysterious-Iron Equipment.

He had also acquired a total of 87 Level 115 Fine-Gold Weapons and Equipment. Of course, Shi Feng had no intention of selling any of the weapons or equipment that had dropped. Rather, he'd make them available to his Guildmates. After embedding a Level Reduction Gemstone into every weapon and equipment piece, he distributed them among Blue Frost and Zero Wing's other members from Shelter One, providing a massive boost to their Basic Attributes. Now, their Attributes were even higher than the Hell Legion's experts.

Even in Netherworld Empire, the Hell Legion's members were experts among experts. Every one of them wore Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment, with some wearing Dark-Gold ranked items. Their equipment standards even ranked at the top compared to the various superpowers' experts, yet it was two whole ranks weaker than the items Blue Frost and his team wore…

Of course, Shi Feng did not mistreat the Hell Legion, granting the legion members a portion of the Level 115 Secret- Silver Equipment. After all, he had a contract with Netherworld Empire, which required him to keep the Hell Legion's equipment up-to-date. Furthermore, the Hell Legion's members had incredible combat standards. Better equipment would only help them exhibit even more combat power.

Aside from weapons and equipment, Shi Feng had obtained plenty of valuable items. He now had a total of 46 Mana Battle Arrays and over 80 bottles of the ancient potion. He had also secured over 100 Tier 3 Skill and Spell Books. Combined, all of these items were even more valuable than the weapons and equipment that had dropped near Poison City.

Rather than letting these precious items collect dust in his bag, he distributed them among the team as he had with the weapons and equipment. However, he had chosen 46 Zero Wing members to learn the Mana Battle Arrays. He also decided to give the 50-plus Zero Wing members who had entered the Truth Realm one ancient potion each. He passed the majority of the remaining 20-plus bottles to the Hell Legion, Dark Rhapsody's Blue Rainbow, and Deity Society's Elder Gold.

"We get a share, too?" Blue Rainbow asked as Shi Feng handed her the potion.

The ancient potion permanently improved players' Mana control and helped them unlock their Mana Bodies. Unless one were a fool, they'd recognize how valuable the ancient potion was. Its drop-rate was only so high now because they were pioneering Poison City. The drop-rate would certainly drop to abysmal lows once this period was over.

If it were up to her, she wouldn't share any of the potions with outsiders.

"Of course. I already told you that I'm going to help you grow stronger," Shi Feng said, nodding.

If these were members of other Guilds, he wouldn't even give them the ancient potion's remnants. However, the Hell Legion, Dark Rhapsody, and Deity Society were different. They were Zero Wing's allies.

It was a pity that the ancient potion's drop-rate was so low, and he couldn't afford to give away too many. Otherwise, he would've given Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society more of Zero Wing's share. The monsters they were currently fighting were the weakest in the Poison City's outer reaches. He would have to travel deeper into the secret land if he wanted to obtain the fragment of Solomon's Sword.

Hence, he decided to help those with high combat standards first. Both Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold were on the cusp of reaching the Domain Realm. If they grew stronger, they could provide a huge boost to the team's overall combat power.

The team's Dark Players grew excited when they heard Shi Feng's reply.

They hadn't expected to receive any of the ancient potions, but knowing they could earn a small slice of the pie was definitely worth celebrating.

"Guild Leader, I found the sealed sword you mentioned inside the city," Fire Dance suddenly reported in the team chat while everyone rested. "But…"

"But what?" Shi Feng prodded.

The fragment of Solomon's Sword was inside Poison City. To be precise, it was sealed within the city. If players wanted to claim it, they wouldn't have to go as far as conquering Poison City. They merely need to undo the seal on the sword fragment. Of the fragments Shi Feng had yet to obtain, this was the easiest to acquire. After all, this so-called fragment was only a Level 100 Epic Weapon.

Solomon's Sword was very powerful, but to reach that power, one would have to reproduce it with all five of its fragments. This was why the weapon was so hard to reproduce. Even after obtaining four fragments, all players would have was four Epic Weapons. Some might not even realize that their Epic Weapon was, in fact, a fragment of Solomon's Sword.

"But there's a Tier 5 Sword Saint and two Tier 4 NPCs guarding the sword…"

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Chapter 2579 – Crimson-eyed Sword Saint

Upon hearing Fire Dance's report, Shi Feng fell silent for a very long time. What was going on?

NPCs?

One Tier 5 NPC and two Tier 4 NPCs at that?

According to his information, Poison City had no such NPCs. It was a city of the dead. No living creatures could survive in this secret land.

"Should we retreat, Guild Leader?" Fire Dance asked.

They might not have a problem with Tier 4 NPCs. With their numerical advantage and the Ring of Gospel's effects, they might stand a chance against two Tier 4 NPCs, but trying to take on a Tier 5 Sword Saint was a joke. A Tier 5 Sword Saint was an apex being in the current God's Domain. Not even kingdoms would dare to offend such an individual. And a Tier 5 Sword Saint could slay Tier 3 players as easily as chopping vegetables.

A Tier 5 NPCs combat standards were no trivial matter. They could even contend with Void Realm experts.

To deal with a Tier 5 NPC, they'd need several dozen fully armed Tier 4 experts to stand a chance.

"No, wait there for now. We'll come find you," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.

He was most confident of obtaining the fragment of Solomon's Sword within Poison City. He had almost no information on the rest. Thus, there was no way he'd leave without getting a good look at this fragment.

At this stage of the game, only he had a Solomon's Sword fragment. If he didn't take advantage of his chance to claim the rest before others, obtaining the fragments would be as challenging as finding a needle in a haystack. These fragments didn't have a mechanism to detect other fragments. Unless the players that obtained a fragment advertised the weapon, he wouldn't know where to find them.

This was why he was in such a hurry.

Getting his hands on the sword fragments was relatively easy right now, but as players reached higher levels, doing so would become increasingly difficult. This was why Legendary items had been so extraordinarily rare in his past, particularly Legendary Weapons. Collecting the necessary fragments to reproduce the true item was too much of a challenge. A lot of manpower wasn't enough. One would have to be particularly lucky.

Of course, there was an exception to this rule; players could rely on Ancient Tomes. With these tomes in hand, players could search through God's Domain's database for any information they desired. However, Ancient Tomes were almost as rare as Legendary Weapons, and again, one would have to get lucky to find one…

After roughly two hours, the team of Dark Players, the Hell Legion, and Zero Wing's members reached the plaza. Within its center stood a dried fountain. If one examined the fountain closely, they'd discover a faintly glowing magic array, which suppressed the dull-gray longsword half-buried in the fountain. Even with the magic array's suppression, the dull sword sapped away any life around it, turning the city into a land of death. It was clear that the sword's influence would be even more astonishing without the magic array to bind it.

Three NPCs stood around the dull-gray sword in silence, and at the lead was a one-eyed, redheaded man wearing a snowy-white cap.

[Elvoze (Crimson-eyed Sword Saint)] (Human, Sword Saint) Level ? ? ?

HP??????/??????

Crap! A Titled Sword Saint?! Shi Feng felt lightheaded when he saw the one-eyed man.

Tier 5 Titled NPCs were like kings among Tier 5 NPCs. They were responsible for miraculous feats in God's Domain. In the past, not even a Tier 5 Domain Realm expert would dare offend a Tier 5 Titled NPC. Only Tier 5 Heroes could contend with these individuals, but unlike Heroes, Titled NPCs weren't powerful due to their extraordinary Basic Attributes, but their superior combat standards and explosive combat power. Because of this, players were more willing to face a Tier 5 Hero than a Tier 5 Titled NPC.

And now, Shi Feng stared at such an individual in Poison City, a Level 120 secret land…

Shi Feng's teammates gasped when they noticed Elvoze. Even within imperial capitals, they had never seen such an NPC. If they became that man's enemy, their fates would be sealed, and they might even have to delete their accounts, starting all over.

As Shi Feng hesitated on whether or not he should continue his personal mission for Solomon's Sword's fragment, Elvoze turned and looked at the wall his team hid behind.

"You've been watching for long enough! Show yourselves!" Elvoze calmly demanded.

The moment the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint spoke, everyone felt an unprecedented pressure bear down on them. Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold struggled against their instincts, which screamed at them to flee.

They could feel just how powerful this NPC was. If they made him unhappy, Elvoze could render all of the progress they've made in God's Domain useless. Such incidents had happened more than once in the Dark World before, and that was precisely why the Otherworld's Dark Players didn't dare to offend or casually approach Tier 5 NPCs. In fact, most players actively avoided Tier 4 NPCs.

"Don't move!" Shi Feng suddenly shouted in the team chat.

"But, Guild Leader Black Flame, that's a Tier 5 NPC…" Elder Gold said.

They weren't in an NPC city, and NPCs in the fields were especially unpredictable. The slightest mistake could lead to an unspeakable disaster.

"I know, but he's already discovered us. He won't let us get away if we try to run," Shi Feng said, offering Elder Gold a bitter smile. "Our best option is to do as he says. Never try to provoke a Tier 5 Titled NPC."

Not a single player in God's Domain had a better idea of the power a Tier 5 Titled NPC wielded. Once such an NPC discovered them, there was no chance for escape. Not even Tier 5 Domain Realm experts were guaranteed to outrun a Tier 5 Titled NPC.

Moreover, Elvoze's movement wasn't restricted as the Demon God's phantom had been. If this man willed it, Shi Feng would die before he could even activate Space Movement or Spatial Gate.

"I understand."

With the warning ringing in his ears, Elder Gold abandoned any thought of fleeing. As Shi Feng had said, a Tier 5 NPCs Movement Speed wasn't to be underestimated. Moreover, NPCs gained the ability to fly after reaching Tier 4. How could Tier 3 players like themselves possibly hope to outrun such a being?

Moreover, the Tier 5 Sword Saint would view any attempt to flee as a challenge to his authority. The outcome of committing such an offense would be far graver than approaching the NPC directly.

Under Shi Feng's lead, the team emerged from the small alley that had provided cover and approached the Crimsoneyed Sword Saint.

"Greetings, Esteemed Sword Saint. We are here to explore this secret land and accidentally discovered this place. Please forgive us for our trespass," Shi Feng respectfully apologized to Elvoze, who currently sat before the fountain.

"Exploring this secret land?" Elvoze smiled. The NPCs tone then turned chilly as he continued, "You've come for this sword, right? Well? Who commands your force?!"

Killing intent!

This was the killing intent of a bona fide Tier 5 Titled NPC!

When Elvoze's tone had chilled, Shi Feng and all of his team felt the pressure on them increase. They all felt as if lead weights had been tied to their limbs, and everyone struggled to breathe. It felt as if they had plunged into an icy hell.

At the same time, they heard a series of system notifications.

System: Warning! Warning!

System: You have triggered the Epic Event, "Crimson Wrath"!

System: You have 30 seconds to make a decision; kill Elvoze, the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint, or accept the punishment of death.

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Chapter 2580: Blade Unsealed, Disaster Descends

Translator:Exodus Tales

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Everyone on the team, including Shi Feng, wore grim expressions when they saw the system notification.

"How did things turn out like this?! This NPC is a lunatic!" Magic Flash immediately began to despair.

Whenever players triggered an event in God's Domain, including Epic Events, the system didn't send them a warning beforehand. If even the system was warning them, that could only mean one thing.

Certain death!

Moreover, they weren't at risk of suffering an ordinary death. Rather, their souls would be extinguished, thoroughly removed from God's Domain. They'd have to restart from the very beginning…

Even Hell Rush felt doomed, not to mention Magic Flash and the others from Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society. Ordinary deaths were already trouble for the Hell Legion's members. If they all had to start new accounts, their careers in God's Domain were as good as over. His superiors might even kill him for this.

"Guild Leader, let's split up and run. There is only one Tier 5 NPC. He can't catch all of us. The lucky ones might be able to get away safely," Blue Frost suggested.

They had only one option left—escape!

Whether they chose to fight the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint or accept their death sentence, they'd meet the same end. They had to go for a third option.

Overhearing Blue Frost, the rest of the team nodded in agreement. Sacrifices were inevitable, but that was still better than utter annihilation. They wouldn't have anyone but themselves to blame if they died.

Do we really only have one option?As Shi Feng sensed Elvoze's killing intent growing stronger, he was flabbergasted.

They had only come to a Level 120 secret land, yet the Main God System had set such an absurd trap.

Human NPCs were different from Demon Gods. They wouldn't set a death trap for players for no good reason. Even if they did, they usually gave players a chance to survive.

Did I miss some clue?

The seconds flew by as Shi Feng fell deep into thought.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, what is the plan?"

"We only have 10 seconds left to decide!"

With only 10 seconds on the system clock, Elder Gold and Blue Rainbow urged Shi Feng, anxious.

Acting rashly would only lead to a terrible outcome. The team's best chance was to move simultaneously, but even after more than 20 seconds, Shi Feng had remained motionless. It was driving them crazy.

When only five seconds remained, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members grew restless. Just before they split up and ran, however, Shi Feng moved. To everyone's surprise and confusion, he took the initiative to approach Elvoze…

"Esteemed Sword Saint, we had no intention of offending you, and we did not come here under anyone's command. This is but a coincidence. If you refuse to believe me, I will challenge you in the name of the Sky Goddess!" Shi Feng declared as he walked up to the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint.

After his declaration, silence fell over the entire plaza.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, are you insane?!" Blue Rainbow stared at Shi Feng in astonishment as he issued a challenge. "He's a Tier 5 Titled Sword Saint!"

"Guild Leader?" Blue Frost watched Shi Feng, as well, utterly baffled.

A Tier 5 NPC was no simple opponent. With the Gods in seclusion, Tier 5 NPCs stood at the apex of God's Domain. As a current Tier 3 player, just escaping a Tier 5 NPC would be miraculous, not to mention challenging one.

"You wish to challenge me?" Elvoze laughed. "I'm afraid you don't yet qualify for such a fight, young man.

"Of course, I am quite open-minded. Since you wish to prove that you're not following anyone's command, I'll give you all a chance!"

Hearing Elvoze offer another option, the team members took a deep breath, their eyes glued on Shi Feng.

"This is actually possible?" Blue Rainbow muttered, shocked.

They had been on the brink of death, yet Shi Feng's statement had opened a path for survival. His courage and capabilities were amazing.

"It is. The system notification was a hint. While defeating a Tier 5 Sword Saint seems impossible at first glance, that word has many meanings. The system never specified that we have to kill him to defeat him, so we don't necessarily need to clash with the NPC to defeat him. Issuing a challenge was the best solution," Elder Gold said, realization dawning as he read the system notifications again. He then returned his gaze to Shi Feng and continued, "However, Black Flame is incredible. Even in such a tense situation, he found the right solution to this problem. Just how brave is that man? Does he really think he can defeat a Tier 5 Sword Saint?"

Elvoze's killing intent was no laughing matter. Even as a peak expert, Elder Gold felt his mind numb when subjected to the lethal energy. He couldn't get past the desire to flee. Logically, a Domain Realm expert shouldn't be any more immune to the killing intent than he was. Fear was a basic instinct for all creatures, after all.

However, after everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Elvoze continued.

"A cursed City Lord runs Poison City. Since you are here to explore this city, facing him is inevitable. What I want of you is simple. Slay the City Lord and free him of his curse. None of you will leave this city before fulfilling this task. If you try, I will personally dice you into mincemeat."

System: Congratulations! You have accepted the Inferior Legendary Quest, "Beginning of the End."

Quest content: Slay Poison City's City Lord. If all players within the secret land are slain, all souls will be extinguished. Rewards unknown.

Hearing their new task, the team members' gloomy expressions returned.

An Inferior Legendary Quest!

Moreover, this quest required them to conquer a Level 120 secret land!

Conquering a Level 120 secret land was easier said than done. With their team's current strength, doing so would take around a fortnight. Failure was also likely. A Level 120 secret land would be just as hard to raid as a Level 120, super-large-scale, Hell Mode Team Dungeon. Aside from the high weapon and equipment requirements, players' would need sufficient combat standards.

To make matters worse, they couldn't leave the secret land until they succeeded…

Before they could process this abrupt development, the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint began to chant an incantation. Pitch-black, threefold magic arrays then appeared on the stone ground, releasing dense death energy.

Suddenly, a two-meter-tall man in exquisite armor emerged from the lethal energy cloud.

[Crodia (Poison City's City Lord)] (Undead, Superior Mythic)

Level 120

HP 3,700,000,000/3,700,000,000

"Is that the secret land's Final Boss?" Hell Rush's complexion paled when his eyes rested on the City Lord.

Even for their team, a Level 120 Mythic monster would be extremely difficult to defeat. A Superior Mythic of the same level was no more than a natural disaster. Not even a 3,000-strong army of Level 120, Tier 3 experts would be more than a warm-up for such a creature, much less a team of 1,000. Monsters at that rank commanded their own powerful Domains. Players of the same level had no chance against them.

While the team was shocked over Crodia's statistics, the City Lord approached the dried-up fountain and reached through the barrier. He grasped the dull-gray sword's hilt and yanked it out of the stone.

As Crodia removed the longsword from its prison, the blade's death energy began to flood into its surroundings. The thick cloud of black fog swept toward the team, and the players backed away. The black fog corroded everything it touched, and even the ground decayed, visibly darkening to a dull-gray…

"You may begin," Elvoze's soft voice broke the silence as he gazed over Shi Feng and the others.

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Chapter 2581 – Fighting a Superior Mythic?

Startled by Elvoze's command, everyone fell silent again.

"How are we supposed to beat that?" Cola muttered, watching the dark cloud of death energy envelop Crodia.

Crodia's aura had already been strong enough, and with his statistics, their team wasn't even certain they could kill him. After taking hold of the dull-gray longsword, however, the City Lord's aura had grown even stronger, and his statistics had undergone a significant transformation.

[Crodia (Poison City's City Lord)] (Undead, Superior Mythic) Level 120

HP 5,400,000,000/5,400,000,000

Just under five and a half billion HP was simply absurd. He could recover 54 million HP every second with his battle recovery alone. That was more than 10 million HP per second…

To make matters worse, now that Crodia held the dull-gray sword, the weapons' death energy had formed a Domain that enveloped a 30-yard radius around him. Even from outside the Domain, Cola could sense how powerful that death energy was.

All life within this Domain rapidly decayed, crumbling to ash. Even the stone ground turned into sand before their eyes. The Domain didn't contain even a trace of Mana, either. They could easily imagine what would happen to players that stood within that dusky cloud of death.

Hell Rush and the others were just as dumbfounded. None of them had ever thought Poison City's Final Boss would pull such a move.

Monsters didn't normally use weapons or equipment, which meant they didn't receive item bonuses, relying on their own Basic Attributes. Even then, monsters presented a challenge. Now that Crodia had a weapon and his set of armor, how were they supposed to fight him?

The system really isn't giving us any chance. Shi Feng watched Crodia with a disheartened smile.

Under normal circumstances, Shi Feng would have some confidence of defeating the City Lord with his Ring of Gospel, but seeing Crodia now, he didn't have much hope of winning this battle.

Within secret lands, players couldn't summon their Personal Guards, and the team's average level was still five levels lower than this Boss. They might not even last through the Boss's first phase, much less slay the Undead.

While the team member silently wondered how they should face this Superior Mythic monster, Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold turned deathly pale.

"Has something happened?" Shi Feng asked when he saw the two Dark Players' strange expressions.

"Our Guilds have just received reports stating that the alliance team Demon's Heart has formed has killed the second Boss on the Ancient God's Tower's first floor. They're only two Bosses away from clearing the first floor's trial and becoming the Floor Master," Blue Rainbow explained with a twisted frown.

Thanks to their alliance with Zero Wing, both Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society were developing far faster than the Dark World's other powers. This was the reason that the Dark World's various powers and players didn't dare move against their Guilds.

However, that wouldn't be the case if Demon's Heart's team succeeded in activating the Ancient God's Tower.

Unlike Zero Wing, their Guilds didn't have unstoppable NPC armies. If the Dark World's various powers and players decided to turn against their Guilds' members, only annihilation would await them.

"They've already started to raid the third Boss?" The news stunned Shi Fen.

Raiding the Ancient God's Tower was as difficult as raiding a Level 100-plus, super-large-scale Team Dungeon. The Dark World's players should've needed at least 10 to 15 days before they'd have a chance of conquering the first floor, yet within three short days, the alliance team Demon's Heart had formed had already defeated the first two Bosses. Their progress completely surpassed Shi Feng's expectations.

"What should we do now, Guild Leader Black Flame? At this rate, Demon's Heart's alliance team will conquer the first floor within two or three more days…" Elder Gold asked anxiously.

They hadn't expected Demon's Heart to be this powerful. Logically, even with the clues Demon's Heart possessed, the alliance team shouldn't have made such astounding progress. Conquering the Ancient God's Tower's trials would require a large number of Tier 3 players and sufficiently powerful weapons and equipment.

Worse yet, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's main force members were stuck in Poison City. Even if they somehow managed to defeat Crodia, catching up to the alliance team was unlikely.

"We have no choice; we have to try," Shi Feng declared, turning to the City Lord.

"Do you have a plan, Guild Leader?" Aqua Rose asked.

Their team only had a little over 700 players. Every member would need to deal at least 15,000 damage per second just to overcome Crodia's battle recovery.

However, they were facing a Superior Mythic. Even under normal circumstances, Tier 3 experts, who hadn't unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential, would only deal a little over -10,000 damage per second to this Boss. Since Crodia had grown even stronger with the gray longsword in hand, they'd likely deal even less damage. Even factoring in Shi Feng and the several other players that had fully unlocked their Mana Bodies, they wouldn't have enough total damage per second to defeat the City Lord.

"Mhm. This Boss has a weakness we can take advantage of, but I don't know if we'll succeed or not," Shi Feng said, nodding.

Shi Feng usually wouldn't be in such a hurry to fight Crodia. Rather, he'd help his team continue their grind in Poison City first. The Crimson-eyed Sword Saint had only demanded that they defeat the City Lord. He had said nothing about slaying Crodia immediately. They should be able to roam the city and increase their strength.

However, Shi Feng did not have that luxury right now. Demon's Heart was moving faster than he had expected. If they couldn't kill Crodia quickly and allowed Demon's Heart to occupy the Ancient God's Tower, only Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society would be at a disadvantage. Naturally, this was very bad news for Zero Wing, too.

Shi Feng had been able to rely on the Teleportation Gate to drastically restrict the number of Dark Players moving to the main continent. Without that restriction, however, the Dark World's residents could do whatever they wanted outside of Cold Spring Forest. This was exactly why he had wanted to control the Teleportation Gate. He only had one Knight Division, and there was a limit to the territories he could protect.

Shi Feng turned toward his team and began assigning tasks. Cola would remain close to the Boss, while the rest of the team would hide in the city's alleyways. Melee players would set up all kinds of traps, and ranged players would attack from the rooftops of various buildings.

"Remember, everyone! Only 100 players can be within 200 yards of the Boss at any point! All melee players must stay away from Crodia! Healers, focus on the MT tanking the Boss! Damage dealers just attack at will! MTs, switch positions once you've accumulated three stacks of death energy!" Shi Feng reminded his team once everyone was in position. "If there aren't any problems, let's start the raid!"

Normally, they'd need a 1,000-man, Tier 3 team to raid Poison City's Final Boss, but when they had fewer than that, they could take the City Lord on in 100-man teams. By doing so, they'd lower the Boss's HP to a minimum. In exchange, the 100-man teams would face more stringent requirements. With most of the team members not being able to fulfill those requirements, they'd have higher chances of success raiding this Boss with 100-man teams.

Upon hearing Shi Feng's command, Cola charged at Crodia.

Everyone on the team was stupefied the instant Cola moved within 200 yards of the City Lord. The Boss's maximum HP dropped to just 2.1 billion, falling by more than half.

However, the team now had a different problem. Rather than 700-plus players attacking a Boss with 5.4 billion HP, they had to face a Boss with 2.1 billion HP with no more than 100 players at a time. The raid difficulty had increased, not decreased.

Suddenly, Crodia appeared before Cola with so much speed that not even the peak experts had time to react.

The City Lord swung his longsword at Cola, the weapon leaving a black spatial tear in its wake.

Cola flew backward like a cannonball, crashing into the ground roughly 20 yards away from the Final Boss. Even after blocking the attack with his shield, Cola still lost 50% of his HP…

Fortunately, the attack had put quite a bit of distance between the Guardian Knight and the City Lord. Cola responded by activating Protection Blessing and running to a nearby alley. Meanwhile, three healers 50 yards away began to heal Cola in a frenzy, Sacred Lights and Healing Lights landing on the Guardian Knight, one after another, and restoring his HP to two-thirds of his max.

Two seconds later, Cola took another strike, throwing him into a nearby wall and robbing him of another third of his HP. Even after another round of Healing Spells, the three healers only restored his HP to half.

After being thrown a few more times, Cola finally lured Crodia into the alleyway. Due to the alley's complex terrain, Crodia had a much harder time landing an attack.

Just as the City Lord was about to hit Cola again, he stepped on one of the landmines the team had planted in the alley earlier.

Boom!

A loud explosion echoed throughout Poison City, and a damage of over -1,000,000 appeared above the Undead's head.

After taking a few more steps, Crodia triggered another Magic Trap and took more than -700,000 damage.

Just before Crodia turned to search for the player responsible for the traps, Cola charged forth and used his Tier 3 Justice Roar, causing another -50,000-plus damage and recapturing the Boss's aggro.

"Good! It's doable! Everyone, mind your positioning! Ranged players, attack with everything you have! Melee players, keep setting up traps!" Shi Feng shouted once Cola had solidified his hold on Crodia's attention. He then activated Miniature World.

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Chapter 2582 – Lightshadow Improves, Tough Ferocious Beast

When Shi Feng activated Miniature World, Crodia's Movement Speed, reaction speed, and Basic Attributes decreased as if the Boss had stepped into a quagmire, but as a Superior Mythic, his resistance to the effects was quite high. Even as an Intermediate Master Magician, Shi Feng's Miniature World only reduced Crodia's Basic Attributes by 15% rather than 30%.

After activating Miniature World, Shi Feng quickly followed up by activating Ring of Brilliance, enhancing every ranged player's Basic Attributes.

Meanwhile, the 90-plus ranged players within the City Lord's vicinity began to bombard the Boss with Skills and Spells. Tier 3 Spell, Darkness Burn!

Tier 3 Skill, Solitary Light!

Tier 3 Spell, Consecutive Earthen Spikes!

Spells and arrows tore apart the area while explosions shook Poison City. Damages exceeding -20,000 appeared above Crodia's head, one after another. Including the damage from the traps, the team dealt more than enough to overcome Crodia's battle recovery.

Every member of the team was ecstatic to see this.

When they had first seen Crodia, they had despaired. They had known they couldn't overcome the Boss's battle recovery with their attacks alone. Killing this City Lord had seemed impossible. Now that they knew they could his battle recovery, however, they knew what to do next. They needed to whittle away at Crodia's HP.

Of course, that wouldn't be an easy task. To maximize their damage, Cola would have to lure Crodia into the traps the melee members had set up. Unfortunately, setting up traps required a long time, and they had very short durations. When no more than 100 players could be near the Boss, their timing and position had to be perfect.

Claiming that a single mistake could render all of their effort worthless was no exaggeration. As long as more than 100 players stood within 200 yards of the City Lord, his maximum HP would return to 5.4 billion. If that happened, Crodia would regenerate 54 million HP every five seconds. Even with Miniature World's suppression, the Superior Mythic would still regain 50 million HP over five seconds. One hundred players simply couldn't deal that much damage in so short a time.

Fortunately, the team was composed of experts among experts. Even the weakest player had reached the Flowing Water Realm. With Shi Feng's wise command, none would make such devastating mistakes.

Shi Feng heaved a rueful sigh upon seeing the team's flawless coordination. He had to admit that it was truly wonderful for a Guild to have a team of such prowess. Even though the team's equipment standards didn't meet the requirements, they still completed their tasks efficiently. This undoubtedly made the raid much easier.

As time passed, Crodia gradually lost HP.

95%… 75%… 50%…

When Crodia's HP fell to 50%, his fighting style changed as he stomped a foot, cracking the stone as the ground sank. The death energy around him began to spread, corroding everything within a 45-yard radius.

Aside from Cola, who had activated a Lifesaving Skill just in time, over a dozen Tier 3 experts evaporated, leaving nothing behind.

Crodia bellowed furiously, and the death energy rapidly gathered above him.

After a moment, the dense, black death energy transformed into the shadow of a fifty-meter-tall Nether Dragon, flapping its foggy wings.

[Nether Dragon's Shadow] (Ferocious Beast, Mythic)

Level 120

HP 6,000,000,000/6,000,000,000 "How is that possible?!"

Everyone cursed aloud when they saw the Nether Dragon's Shadow. They had never thought that the Boss monster could actually summon another Boss…

Ferocious Beasts weren't like Wild or Demonic Beasts. Their very existence was akin to a natural disaster. Some Ferocious Beasts were even stronger than Dragons. While the Nether Dragon's Shadow before them might not be as powerful as a true Dragon, it was more than enough to instill despair.

Crodia alone was almost too much for them to handle. Now, they had to take on two Bosses of Crodia's caliber with just 100 players. This was a joke.

Crodia had grown considerably weaker after summoning the Nether Dragon's Shadow, but he still wasn't an easy opponent.

The Nether Dragon's Shadow descended and slammed a clawed foot into a nearby building, shattering the structure and leaving a black hole in its place. The Tier 3 Elementalist positioned on the building had tried to use Blink, but he had still died in the attack…

"Not good! This Boss's attacks have the Spatial Imprisonment effect!" Hell Rush, who saw this from afar, grimly shouted.

The Spatial Imprisonment effect was fatal to magical classes and players with Teleportation Skills. Once a being sealed the space around them, players could only physically evade an attack. However, magical class players had far less dexterity and speed than melee players.

With the Spatial Imprisonment effect, even an ordinary Mythic monster could instantly kill Tier 3 magical class players, let alone a Mythic ranked Ferocious Beast.

Just as the Nether Dragon was about to attack another player, a bolt of blue lightning struck its claw.

Boom!

With the sound of another explosion, the bolt diverted the Nether Dragon's claw into the street, the impact instantly forming a crater.

Enraged over the interruption, the Nether Dragon's crimson eyes turned to glare at the figure that had launched the counterattack. Flapping its wings, the dragon's shadow sent a vortex of death energy at its new target.

The vortex had a very large AOE and was basically impossible for players to avoid quickly. Wherever the vortex passed, even space shattered.

Just as the death vortex was about to reach its target, the player in question raised his pitch-black longsword and swung it down in a vertical arc.

Hua!

The phantom of a gigantic greatsword appeared in the sky, slicing space and the death vortex in half, which then vanished into the void.

"Guild Leader?" Stunned, Aqua Rose turned to Shi Feng, the player responsible for the interrupting lightning bolt.

The Nether Dragon's death vortex had definitely been more powerful than an ordinary Tier 4 Spell, yet Shi Feng had bisected it with a single swing. It was unbelievable!

Aside from Aqua Rose, Hell Rush, Blue Rainbow, and everyone else watching from afar were similarly astonished.

They were talking about a full-powered attack from a Tier 4 Ferocious Beast. Even an MT like Cola would die instantly if he tried to block such an attack, yet Shi Feng had countered it. Just how high was the Swordsman's Strength?

"Don't panic, everyone. Continue attacking Crodia. I'll distract this Nether Dragon," Shi Feng instructed, glancing at the players nearby.

In truth, even he had been surprised by the power of his attack. He had thought he'd be lucky just to block the death vortex, yet his Lightshadow had shattered it. He had to admit that his upgraded Abyssal Blade was perfectly suited for the Mana Technique.

Shi Feng's command rekindled everyone's confidence, and they resumed their responsibilities.

Although the Nether Dragon had killed a few players, team members quickly filled the vacant spots. They still had several hundred Tier 3 players on standby outside of Crodia's influence, so they had no worries about lacking manpower.

For a time, one man and one Dragon fought in the air, repeated shattering space around them. This looked nothing like a fight between a player and a monster, but a decisive battle between two heaven-defying monsters.

Meanwhile, it was business as usual as the rest of the team kited Crodia around the city, steadily chipping away at his HP. Of course, they weren't careless in their attacks.

After all was said and done, Shi Feng was only a player. Even with healers' support, there was a limit to his Stamina and Concentration. His fight with the Nether Dragon was insanely intense, and neither his Stamina nor his Concentration would last long at this pace.

The team was in a race against time.

Fortunately, the density of the death energy surrounding Crodia had decreased significantly after he had summoned the Nether Dragon's Shadow, which, in turn, lowered the City Lord's Magic Resistance. This considerably increased the team's total DPS. However, Crodia had begun to launch even fiercer attacks. Every hit shattered a building and killed anyone caught unprepared. As a result, the team steadily lost members.

Even as players died, however, Crodia's HP gradually decreased.

40%… 20%… 10%…

Finally, when Crodia's HP fell to 1%, the Nether Dragon's Shadow roared and transformed into over a dozen streams of death energy that returned to the Final Boss.

"Don't you dare think you can heal him!"

The sudden development didn't surprise Shi Feng in the least. This was Crodia's trump card, which he would use when he was on the brink of death. Each stream of death energy could restore 3% of the Superior Mythic's HP. To make matters worse, Crodia would summon the Nether Dragon's Shadow once more after the healing process ended. This move had abruptly ended many superpowers' raids in the past.

Shi Feng quickly activated the Abyssal Blade's Darkness Domain and executed Sword's Orbit, using the 36 streams of Power of Darkness to prevent the death energy from approaching the City Lord.

"Quick! Attack with everything you've got! I can't hold them back for long!" Shi Feng shouted as the streams of death energy began to move faster.

Players didn't have the power to destroy this death energy. They could only do their best to stop the energy from reaching the Boss, but as more time passed, not only would the death energy move faster, but these streams would also multiply.

"Attack!"

Zhao Yueru and the others shouted as they desperately bombarded Crodia with whatever Spells they had available. They only had a small amount of Mana remaining, and they had exhausted all of their powerful moves. All they could do was manipulate their Mana to increase their Spells' power and accuracy.

0.5%… 0.3%… 0.1%…

Boom!

With one last explosion, Crodia transformed into a thick cloud of death energy, rapidly dispersing from the alley and spreading throughout Poison City. The team's survivors then heard the sounds of multiple system notifications.

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Chapter 2583 – Clear Reward, S-rank Rating

System: Congratulations! You are the first team of players to complete Poison City's Secret Land Crusade! Rewarding Level 1, 50 Free Mastery Points, 5 Legacy Skill Points, 1 Exotic Legacy Potion, 20 God's Domain Reputation Points, and 40 Poison City Reputation Points.

System: Congratulations! You are the first team of players to challenge Poison City while below Level 120 successfully. Rewarding 100 Poison City Reputation Points.

System: Congratulations! Your Poison City Reputation has reached 100 points. Unlocking Poison City Exchange Merchant. You may now purchase Poison City's specialty items.

System: Congratulations! For completing the Inferior Legendary Quest, "Beginning of the End" in one day, you've received an S-rank clear rating. Rewarding Level 1,10 Legacy Skill Points, and 1 Silver Legacy Treasure Chest.

The series of system notifications momentarily stunned every survivor on the team.

These rewards were simply too abundant!

Even without the quest rewards, Crodia had awarded enough EXP to add another 40%, at least, to everyone's experience bars. Including the various quest rewards, everyone on the team rose by at least two levels. Even the players that had fallen in the battle and later resurrected had reached Level 114…

"These rewards just saved us more than a fortnight of grinding and Dungeon raids. If the others back in the Guild find out about this, they'll likely die from envy," one of Dark Rhapsody's main force members said as he looked at his own level and available Legacy Skill Points.

Even the various superpowers' peak experts would be lucky to reach Level 110 by this stage of the game, yet the lowest- leveled player among Dark Rhapsody's main force members had reached Level 114, with many already at 115. In other words, they were one minor threshold ahead of the various superpowers' peak experts.

While a gap of five levels might not seem like much, it was massive after factoring in the difference in equipment and weapons. Furthermore, Level 115 players could equip Level 120 items.

Aside from the significant increase in levels, the team members were elated when they saw how many Legacy Skill Points they had earned. With 15 Legacy Skill Points, they could learn a new Tier 3 Legacy Skill, which would elevate their combat power to a whole new level.

"That's nothing! Take a look at the Exotic Legacy Potion and Silver Legacy Treasure Chest! Now those are truly amazing!" a Level 115, Tier 3 Dark Shield Warrior exclaimed as he pulled an ink-black potion and silver chest from his bag.

When the rest of the team examined the two items' descriptions, an uproar swept through the team.

[Exotic Legacy Potion] (Grandmaster Potion, Consumable)

Grants user guidance for 1 hour in unlocking the Mana Body or gaining Mana control. Limit 1 per player.

[Silver Legacy Treasure Chest]

Players have a high chance of obtaining a top-tier weapon or equipment piece catered to their class and level, a small chance of obtaining a Tier 3 Skill or Spell Book catered to their class, a very small chance of obtaining a piece of Epic Equipment, and a minute chance of obtaining a unique Legacy or Legacy Weapon catered to their class upon opening this chest. (Time limit: 1 natural day.)

All of God's Domain's Tier 3 players dreamed of unlocking their Mana Bodies' full potential and gaining more Mana control, but accomplishing either of these tasks was incredibly difficult. Even now, the various superpowers hadn't found a reliable method to accelerate the process and had to rely on their members' talent and skills.

And yet, these players had just received a potion that offered an opportunity to make significant progress in both challenges. This was an astoundingly rare opportunity.

If they took advantage of this opportunity properly, they might even become peak or apex experts in God's Domain.

The Silver Legacy Treasure Chest was just as astronomically valuable. Even with crappy luck, the worst item they would obtain was a top-tier weapon or equipment piece suited for their classes and levels. Such a weapon or piece of equipment would provide a massive boost to their combat power, and if they got lucky, they might even acquire a piece of Epic Equipment.

"When the Guild Leader finds out about our rewards after working with Zero Wing, he'll likely laugh himself mad," Blue Rainbow said, sighing ruefully as she gazed at the opened treasure chest before her.

Her Silver Legacy Treasure Chest had granted a piece of Level 115 Dark-Gold Equipment, yet this was the worst possible outcome.

Dark Rhapsody had sent over 100 members to participate in Zero Wing's expedition, which meant that their team would return with more than 100 pieces of Level 115 Dark-Gold Equipment, and that was if everyone had bad luck!

To secure such a haul, they'd have to repeatedly raid Level 115 Team Dungeons for more than 20 days. After all, only 100-man Hell Mode Team Dungeons and above had a chance of dropping Dark-Gold Equipment, and the drop-rate wasn't even 100%.

Yet, they had only tagged along with Zero Wing for a little over three days and gained such a bountiful harvest. When she reported this to her Guild Leader, he'd assume she was delusional or was acting as a spy for Zero Wing…

The situation even dumbfounded Shi Feng.

The rewards are so abundant? Shi Feng could not believe his eyes as he read the system notifications.

Unlike everyone else, however, Shi Feng wasn't focused on the Exotic Legacy Potion or Silver Legacy Treasure Chests. Instead, the amount of Poison City Reputation Points awarded and the fact that they had unlocked the city's Exchange Merchant had caught his attention.

Normally, earning Poison City Reputation Points was an incredible challenge. Players could only earn so many points by killing the Final Boss during the secret land's First Clear. Subsequent kills yielded far less. Hence, players would need a very long time to gain enough points to get access to the Exchange Merchant.

However, once the merchant had activated, players could purchase Poison City's specialty potions, potion recipes, and forging designs for weapons and equipment with Magic Crystals.

The most famous of Poison City's specialty potions had to be the Misfortune Potion. Each bottle cost 1,000 Magic Crystals. When consumed, players had a 30% chance to gain a 12-hour Mana boost, a 60% chance for no effect at all, and a 10% chance to suffer 3 hours of Mana Deficiency.

Unlike the Exotic Legacy Potion, players could consume as many Misfortune Potions as they wished.

Once players had activated Poison City's Exchange Merchant and had enough Magic Crystals, quickly unlocking their Mana Bodies' full potential was entirely possible.

Unfortunately, the Misfortune Potion was bound on purchase. In other words, only the players that had earned enough Poison City Reputation Points would have the privilege of using the potion. This was why the various superpowers of Shi Feng's previous life had desperately raided Poison City again and again.

Now, however, Shi Feng's entire team had access to this highly sought-after privilege after clearing the city once.

Once he suppressed his excitement over activating the Exchange Merchant, Shi Feng glanced at the last system notification, which only he had received.

System: Congratulations! For completing the Inferior Legendary Quest, "Beginning of the End" with an S-rank clear rating, you have been awarded the Disaster Blade. You may seek out the Crimson-eyed Sword Saint for Legacy Guidance once or request the Sword Saint strengthen the Disaster Blade. You have five minutes to decide.

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Chapter 2584 – Final Decision, Road to Tier 4

Shi Feng could not help but hesitate when he saw the system notification.

Both the Legacy Guidance and the Disaster Blade strengthening were incredibly rare opportunities.

Not only would the Legacy Guidance help players unlock their Mana Bodies' full potential, but it would also help them reach beyond the 100% threshold. The knowledge a Titled Sword Saint like Elvoze had was especially valuable. With the Tier 6 Gods in seclusion, a Titled Sword Saint stood at the very apex of God's Domain's powerhouses.

Of course, the chance to strengthen the awarded weapon was just as precious.

This opportunity involved imbuing one's Mana in a weapon, granting the weapon a portion of their abilities. This wouldn't change any of the weapon's Attributes, but the weapon's power and Skill effects would receive a considerable boost. This could even grant the weapon hidden effects.

If a Titled Sword Saint imbued an Epic Weapon like the Disaster Blade with his Mana, the weapon would be able to rival Fragmented Legendary Weapons.

Even the various superpowers' experts would consider such a weapon godly. They'd essentially be able to use it for their entire careers in God's Domain. The weapon's level limitation wouldn't be a concern, either. It was possible to raise a Level 100-plus Epic Weapon or Equipment piece's maximum level through certain means, although it would be more costly with a Level 100-plus Epic Weapon.

However, if one could continue to use an Epic Weapon that rivaled Fragmented Legendary rank, the cost would be worthwhile.

While Shi Feng hesitated, he heard the sound of another system notification.

System: You have one minute remaining. If you fail to make a decision before the time limit has ended, both options will be considered abandoned.

With so little time remaining, Shi Feng gritted his teeth and approached Elvoze.

"Esteemed Sword Saint, I hope to obtain your Legacy Guidance," Shi Feng earnestly declared.

"Are you certain? You have already unlocked your Mana Body, and based on how you accomplished that feat, you must have received Legacy Guidance from another powerhouse. I doubt my guidance will be of any significant help to you. In contrast, strengthening the Disaster Blade will certainly increase your strength," Elvoze calmly informed Shi Feng.

"I am certain, my lord," Shi Feng replied, nodding.

While he had unlocked his Mana Body's full potential, 100% wasn't enough for his future goals. He'd only reach greater heights by surpassing that threshold. Every powerhouse trod a different path, and obtaining more Legacy Guidance would definitely help him break past the 100% threshold.

Most importantly, opportunities to receive Legacy Guidance were incredibly rare. If he missed this chance, he might never find another.

Even after learning from the Heavenly Blue Saint's Legacy Guidance, he had only unlocked his Mana Body's full potential after combining what he had learned with a God's Heart's effects. Naturally, crossing the 100% threshold was far more difficult than reaching it. If he had to do so on his own, it would take ages before he made a breakthrough. He might never actually succeed. He had an Epic ranked Mana Body, and going beyond 100% at that rank would be much harder than it would be with lower ranks.

If he did not have enough help, his chances of making a breakthrough were minuscule at best, even with the help of a God's Heart.

Thus, he had no choice.

Strengthening the Disaster Blade would give him immediate access to a pseudo-Fragmented Legendary Weapon and boost his combat power, but the Disaster Blade was a fragment of Solomon's Sword. Once he found five sword fragments, he would have to combine them to reproduce Solomon's Sword, which would render the strengthening useless.

Moreover, Shi Feng now had the Fragmented Legendary ranked Abyssal Blade. He no longer lagged behind others when it came to weapon standards.

More importantly, Tier 3 wasn't the end for true experts, only a transition. Reaching Tier 4 was a far better option than obtaining another Fragmented Legendary item. As players reached higher levels, the strength differences between tiers would only grow. Sooner or later, the gap would grow so large that not even one or two Fragmented Legendary items would make a difference.

Shi Feng had also reached Level 117, only three levels away from the Level 120 threshold.

Level 120!

Naturally, the Tier 4 Promotion Quest would be much harder than the Tier 3 quest. The two weren't even on the same level.

The Tier 3 Promotion Quest would be like a Normal Mode Party Dungeon, while the Tier 4 quest would be as challenging as a 100-man, Hell Mode Team Dungeon. There was a qualitative difference between the two.

Most mainstream experts were capable of reaching Tier 3. Even if they couldn't do it at Level 100, they could complete the quest after reaching Level 120 or level 130. Tier 4, however, was a different story. If one truly couldn't complete their Tier 4 Promotion Quest, they'd never do so, even after reaching Level 200.

Because of this, Tier 4 experts had been incredibly rare in the past, even among the various superpowers. Anyone that successfully reached Tier 4 instantly became a Guild upper echelon.

Moreover, completing the Tier 4 Promotion Quest took a very long time. According to the statistics players had collected in the past, completing a Tier 4 Promotion Quest could take anywhere between one and two months.

However, Shi Feng also had to face the Silver Divine Dragon, Auerbeck's trial, so he was in a rush. If he couldn't reach Tier 4 before he had to undertake the Divine Dragon's trial, his chances of clearing the trial would be all but zero. Unfortunately, he couldn't afford to lose Auerbeck due to the many benefits the Divine Dragon's companion enjoyed. It had also helped him secure a foothold on the western continent.

In his current state, Shi Feng estimated that his chances of completing the Tier 4 Promotion quest were only around 10% or 20%. He had no choice but to grab ahold of whatever opportunities that would help him increase his chances as soon as possible.

"It seems you have already decided on your path," Elvoze said, and he seemed to look at the Swordsman before him in a different way. He no longer viewed Shi Feng as a weaker being, but as an equal. He then retrieved a crystal ball and handed it to Shi Feng, saying, "This is the experience I have gained over the years. I hope it will be of some help."

After handing Shi Feng the crystal ball, Elvoze transformed into a streak of light and vanished from Poison City. The two Tier 4 NPCs who had accompanied him also disappeared, and the dull-gray longsword Crodia had wielded returned to the fountain.

Removing the Disaster Blade from the fountain, Shi Feng stored it in his bag. He had no intention of using the weapon at all.

Unlike ordinary weapons, the Disaster Blade would convert its user's Mana into dense death energy, which would affect everyone that came into contact with it, aside from the user. Just having the weapon passively equipped would influence the carrier's surroundings. The weapon's properties made it utterly unsuitable for ordinary players. Only Dark Players that preferred to work solo could wield the blade properly. This was another reason that Shi Feng had declined the chance to strengthen the Disaster Blade.

"Guild Leader, we've finished collecting the Boss's loot," Aqua Rose excitedly reported once Shi Feng had finished his conversation with Elvoze. "We've gained quite a harvest this time. Aside from the Fragmented Legendary ranked mage robes, Undead's Will, we've acquired two Epic Weapons: a staff and a dagger. The complete Nether Set, a Tier 3 Set Equipment for magical classes, also dropped, as well as a bunch of materials and recipes. According to your instructions, we held an internal auction for the Epic Weapons. Blue Frost won the staff, while Flying Shadow won the dagger. What should we do with the Undead's Will and Tier 3 Set Equipment?"

"Give the Undead's Will to Blue Frost. He still has to command the situation in the Dark Den. It'll make things easier for him when he has to stand up against the various superpowers," Shi Feng said after giving the matter some thought.

Before Shi Feng and Aqua Rose could continue their conversation, though, Dark Rhapsody's Blue Rainbow approached Shi Feng. Worried, she informed him, "Guild Leader Black Flame, I've just received a report stating that Demon's Heart's alliance team has reached the first floor's third Boss and begun the raid. By the looks of it, they have a very high chance of taking it down…"

The Ancient God's Tower's first floor had four Bosses in total. If Demon's Heart's alliance managed to defeat the third Boss, they were almost guaranteed to defeat the Final Boss, as well.

"Their raiding speed is astonishing." Shi Feng was similarly surprised to hear this. Each of the Ancient God's Tower's floors was as large as a small resource map. Finding the Bosses wasn't easy. However, Shi Feng chuckled and assured her, "Fortunately, we've completed our task here. It's time we return."

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Chapter 2585: Small Problem, Raid Begins!

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

Cold Spring Forest, Stone Forest City:

After acquiring the Disaster Blade, Shi Feng decided to leave Poison City immediately, using a Return Scroll to teleport back to Stone Forest City's Freedom Hotel.

As he and his team appeared in the hotel lobby, they attracted a lot of attention from the hotel's guests. Although most of the team members had hidden their statistics and auras under Black Cloaks, some hadn't.

As a result, a heavy pressure bore down on the players in the lobby when the team returned. It was even stronger than that of Level 110 Great Lords, with some players radiating even more pressure than Level 110 Grand Lords…

"Crap! Aren't these players' auras a little too strong?! They feel even stronger than superpowers' teams I've met before! Who are these people!?"

"Look, those NPCs are acting so respectfully before the Swordsman in the lead. Could that be the grinding team Black Flame led out of the city earlier?"

"You might be right. Usually, those NPCs are even indifferent toward Gold Members. I suspect they'd only show respect to someone of Black Flame's standing."

The players in the lobby fell into a heated discussion about Shi Feng's team, and many independent players watched on in envy.

Now that Zero Wing controlled the Dark World's Teleportation Gate, Stone Forest City was officially a sacred leveling ground for regular players. Countless players from various kingdoms and empires swarmed toward the city. Just entering the city had become a problem, not to mention renting a room in the Freedom Hotel.

Zero Wing's members, however, did not have these problems. They didn't have to stand in line to enter the city or fight for a room in the Freedom Hotel. Their Guild had already reserved rooms for its members. Moreover, Zero Wing's normal members received a 40% discount if paid for their rooms with GCPs, while core members received a 50% discount.

These were the reasons that more players constantly sought to join the Guild. And to ensure that the Guild could continue its normal operations while providing the same benefits, Zero Wing had further increased the recruitment requirements. Countless players regretted not joining sooner.

Meanwhile, it wasn't long after Shi Feng's team had returned that the various powers within the city heard about it.

"Black Flame's finally back?" Dawn Dominance, who had concealed himself with a Black Cloak and rested in one of the Freedom Hotel's rooms, sneered as he read the latest report from his subordinate. "It seems he's increased the combat power Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members by quite a bit. It's a pity that he's too late. Demon's Heart's team has almost pinpointed the third Boss's weaknesses. It's only a matter of time before they defeat it and move on to the Final Boss."

"Guild Leader, Flaming Light has reported that those people are now in Cold Spring Forest. Should we leave?" a Level 109, Tier 3 Elementalist asked from beside Dawn Dominance.

"Good. Yes, we'll head over immediately. I want to see just what kind of powerful individuals Flaming Light has invited to declare that he can help World Domination take control of the Dark World," Dawn Dominance said, nodding.

Following which, Dawn Dominance left Stone Forest City with his subordinates, making his way to Cold Spring Forest's outer region.

At the same time, the various superpowers operating secretly in Stone Forest City only snickered at Shi Feng's return.

So what if Zero Wing controlled the Dark World's Teleportation Gate?

In the end, the Dark World's players would still reach the main continent in droves, and now that Zero Wing was their enemy, the Guild would suffer once they arrived. Nowhere would be safe for Zero Wing's members outside of Cold Spring Forest.

Upon his return, Shi Feng instructed the NPC manager to arrange an advanced lounge for the team to rest.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, Demon's Heart has already begun to raid the third Boss, yet you want to rest here…?" Blue Rainbow anxiously complained.

Although they were fatigued from their trip to Poison City, players would recover a significant fraction of their Stamina and Concentration when they leveled up. After that Final Boss, they had all leveled twice, so the team was in relatively good condition. They were more than capable of starting their raid in the Ancient God's Tower.

Yet, Shi Feng had told them to rest for now almost as if he were afraid that Demon's Heart didn't have a strong enough lead.

"No. Your Stamina and Concentration might be fine, but the secret land's death energy is still corroding your bodies. The Ancient God's tower also has powerful foreign energy. On the off chance that these energies cause too much damage before you clear the trial, all of your efforts will go to waste. It'd be better to rest here for a while, rather than take such a risk. You can use the time to drink the Exotic Legacy Potions you've obtained, as well," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.

"But the time…" Shi Feng's insistence did nothing to calm Blue Rainbow's worries.

The future of their two Guilds was at risk. If Demon's Heart's alliance captured the first floor before they could, their Guilds wouldn't survive in the Dark World for long.

"I doubt there will be any issues if you take full advantage of that potion," Shi Feng said, chuckling.

Neither the dropped weapons and equipment nor the awarded Legacy Skill Points were the team's greatest reward. Instead, it was the Exotic Legacy Potions.

When players normally slew Poison City's Bosses, each Boss only dropped one or two Exotic Legacy Potions. Furthermore, those Bosses only respawned after three days. Knowing this, it was easy to imagine how valuable the potions were.

However, because the team had completed the Inferior Legendary Quest, every member had been awarded one bottle.

Although a single Exotic Legacy Potion might not help someone fully unlock their Mana Body, in combination with the Freedom Hotel's astounding environment, it would help these players unlock a sizable percentage. That percentage alone would grant a massive boost to their combat power since it tremendously improved their Skills and Spells' power.

However, Shi Feng's advice confused Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold. What did he mean by 'take full advantage?'

Of course, he had a point. While their consecutive leveling had cleansed them of a portion of the foreign energy, much still remained. If this energy and the energy within the tower corroded too much of their bodies halfway into the raid, they'd be doomed.

Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold immediately stopped wasting time. They instructed all of their players to move to the reserved lounge, rest, and consume the Exotic Legacy Potions.

In total, the team rested for over an hour. Once they felt refreshed, Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold hurried toward the Dark World's Ancient God's Tower with their respective Guilds' main force members.

By the time the group arrived, another four hours had passed.

The Ancient God's Tower had seven floors and was over a thousand meters tall. Players, whom the Dark World's various powers had stationed to guard the entrance, didn't try to stop the group when Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold arrived. They simply stepped aside and let the force enter the tower, notifying the team within of their arrival.

Meanwhile, a six-meter-tall, Level 113 Mythic ranked Orc lay lifeless before Demon's Heart's team within an ancient city on the Ancient God's Tower's first floor.

"Elder Heart, our scouts have located the fourth ancient city," a Level 110, Tier 3 Dark Ranger reported, approaching Furious Heart. "In addition, our brothers at the entrance have informed me that Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members have entered the tower."

"They've finally decided to show up?" The report surprised Furious Heart. "How many people did they send? Are Zero Wing's members with them?"

Their team had already defeated the first floor's third Boss and located the Final Boss. He found it surprising that the two Guilds would bother to show up now. They must have brought powerful support with them and were confident of surpassing the alliance team's progress.

"Just a little over 200. We didn't see any of Zero Wing's members or the outside world's players among their team," the Dark Ranger reported.

"Just a little over 200? Have those Guilds lost their minds?" For a moment, Furious Heart wondered if he had misheard the Tier 3 Dark Ranger.

Demon's Heart's alliance had sent over a thousand Tier 3 experts just to increase their chances of raiding the Ancient God's Tower!

What could a measly 200-plus Tier 3 experts possibly accomplish?

"Should we send our spies to find out more?" the Dark Ranger asked.

"No need. To think they would dare enter the tower with so few players, do they think this is some kind of playground?" Furious Heart said, shaking his head. Chuckling, he continued, "Let them struggle. They're only fools if they thought they could rely on Zero Wing. Once we finish our raid, we'll make them regret their decision!"

With that, Furious Heart commanded his team to head toward the Final Boss. He completely disregarded the matter involving Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society.

In the meantime, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's main force members stopped before the doors to the Ancient God's Tower's first floor.

"Alright, let's start the raid!" Blue Rainbow exclaimed, glancing over the team.

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Chapter 2586 – Surpassing Logic, Ancient God's Tower Unlocked Dark World, Ancient God's Tower:

A team of over a thousand players fought the wandering Barbaric Ores as they advanced across a gravel wasteland, but due to the high number of the Ores, the team's progress was quite slow.

From afar, it looked like the team was drowning in a sea of Ores. Aside from the area the players occupied, the Barbaric Ores covered every inch of the wasteland.

[Barbaric Ore] (Humanoid Creature, High Lord)

Level 112

HP 57,000,000/57,000,000

[Barbaric Ore Warrior] (Humanoid Creature, Great Lord) Level 113

HP 140,000,000/140,000,000

[Barbaric Ore Captain] (Humanoid Creature, Grand Lord) Level 114

HP 500,000,000/500,000,000

"Elder Heart, too many monsters are swarming out of the ancient city. If we get any closer, I'm afraid we'll alert the Ore guards on the city walls," one of the Level 110, Tier 3 Shield Warriors on the frontlines called back.

Although the first three cities had been difficult to raid, none had had this many monsters. The fourth ancient city was home to at least 100,000 Ores.

If their team hadn't been entirely comprised of Tier 3 experts, these Barbaric Ores and Barbaric Ore Warriors would've long since eliminated them.

"Why is this city so much harder?" Furious Heart frowned, watching the Barbaric Ore Captains on the city walls. Gritting his teeth, he commanded, "Everyone, change formation! Prioritize the Ores here before we continue!"

While their team was more than capable of dealing with Level 114 Grand Lords, there were more than 30 Grand Lords stationed on the walls. In the outside world, such a force could effortlessly demolish Guild Towns.

There were simply too many Ores and Ore Warriors for a team of their size to handle.

With Furious Heart's command hanging in the air, the team moved out of their V-formation into a block formation.Read more at L.. The MTs and melee players held back the swarming Ores, while the ranged players attacked from within the block's inner layer.

Once everyone was in position, the team's magic class players began to chant long incantations. More than a hundred gigantic magic arrays appeared above the Ore force, blotting out the sky.

Four seconds later, the arrays had taken shape and rained fire, ice, and lightning down on the Ores below.

Boom… Boom… Boom…

Deafening explosions echoed across the gravel wasteland.

By the time the last large-scale destruction Spell came to an end, the surrounding terrain had transformed. Easily over 4,000 Barbaric Ore and Barbaric Ore Warrior corpses littered the deformed land.

"Nice! A team with plenty of large-scale destruction Spells is awesome!"

"I know, right? My usual team only has a few people with Tier 3 large-scale destruction Spells, yet we currently have over a hundred. I doubt even superpowers can field such a powerful team."

"It's a pity that the tower's monsters don't drop any loot and grant almost no EXP. Otherwise, we would've hit the jackpot."

The various major powers' experts were astonished at the carnage around them.

They knew that Demon's Heart had gone around the Dark World, borrowing manpower from the various major powers to raid the Ancient God's Tower and prioritizing players with Tier 3 large-scale destruction Spells. However, only a few players at a time had cast these Spells during their prior battles. They hadn't been allowed to cast these Spells simultaneously. The shock they felt after watching over a hundred large-scale destruction Spells go off at once was on a completely new level.

The team members also realized how important players with such devastating Spells were. They had to admit that these magical class players were walking cannons in large-scale combat.

"I wonder what Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's people are thinking. I can't believe they're trying to race us to the final boss with just 200-plus players. Their full team is smaller than the number of players we have with Tier 3 large- scale destruction Spells," a Tier 3 Ranger said, laughing at the destruction around him.

"I doubt they have any idea how many large-scale destruction Spellcasters we have on our team. If they knew, they'd likely just give up," a Tier 3 Elementalist added, chuckling.

Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society were formidable Guilds in the Dark World, but they weren't strong enough to compete with the combined might of the Otherworld's various major powers.

Even the weakest member on the alliance team was a Refinement Realm expert in full Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment. Even the various superpowers only had a few experts with such high equipment standards, yet every member of the alliance team wore such equipment. How, exactly, did Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society plan to compete with them?

"Enough chit chat! We need to eliminate these Barbaric Ores quickly! If we take our time, and they respawn during the Boss fight, we'll be in trouble!" Furious Heart shouted, chuckling.

He hadn't been worried about the two Guilds' attempt to raid the Ancient God's Tower since the very beginning. Not even Zero Wing could help them now.

Not only did the alliance team consist of peak combatants from the Dark World's various major powers, but it also had support from the main continent's various superpowers.

Finally, after over a dozen hours of fighting, Furious Heart and his team had obliterated the Barbaric Ore army on the gravel wasteland and in the ancient city. Now, only the Final Boss and a few guards remained.

[Barbaric Ore King] (Humanoid Creature, Archaic Species, Mythic) Level 114

HP 3,500,000,000/3,500,000,000

[Barbaric Ore Guard] (Humanoid Creature, Specialized Grand Lord) Level 114

HP 600,000,000/600,000,000

When they saw the Barbaric Ore King and eight Barbaric Ore Guards in the ancient tower within the city's heart, Furious Heart and his companions gasped.

An ordinary Mythic Boss was already a major challenge due to their incredibly high Basic Attributes and combat standards. However, a Mythic ranked Archaic Species was even more powerful in both regards.

Meanwhile, the system would enhance one aspect of Specialized monsters. In other words, they could transcend tiers in a specific way. Hence, Specialized Grand Lords' combat power could sometimes rival that of ordinary Mythic monsters.

Now, their team had to face eight pseudo Mythic monsters, and including the Boss, a total of nine Tier 4 opponents. This force could even destroy Guild Cities.

"Elder Heart, the guards and the Boss are too close to each other. If we attack one, all nine will respond," a Level 110, Tier 3 Assassin from World Domination warned, frowning.

"Then we have no choice but to fight them all at the same time. Once we begin, lure the eight monster guards aside and kill them first. We'll focus on the Boss afterward," Furious Heart decided after giving the matter some thought.

His teammates nodded when they heard his plan. While quite a few mobs surrounded the Boss, they had over a thousand players and could easily afford to split up their combat power to distract the Boss, while the rest finished off the guards, who had significantly less HP.

Once the plan had been agreed upon, everyone got to work.

Just as the team's MTs were about to split up and lure the Boss and its eight guards, however, they all heard the sound of a series of system notifications.

Ancient God's Tower Region System Announcement: A team has successfully completed the trial of the Ancient God's Tower's first floor. The teleportation arrays on the first floor have now been unlocked.

Ancient God's Tower Region System Announcement: A team has successfully completed the trial of the Ancient God's Tower's first floor. All players on the first floor will be automatically teleported to the first floor's inner sanctum in three minutes. Please make the necessary preparations.

"This… How is this possible!?"

After hearing the system announcements, the central tower went quiet.

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Chapter 2587 – One Step Ahead? Frightening Levels!

"We haven't even started on the Boss, yet the trial's been cleared? Did another team get ahead of us?" "Did some power send a team into the tower in secret before we got here?"

"Impossible! No one can field a team powerful enough to clear the tower without anyone noticing!"

No one on the alliance team could believe their ears when they heard the system announcement. At the same time, they all wondered which team had just conquered the Ancient God's Tower's first floor.

But even after racking their brains for a long moment, they couldn't think of anyone who could pull it off.

They had first-hand experience with the first-floor trial, so they knew just how challenging it was. Not only would a team need at least 1,000 Tier 3 Refinement Realm experts, but they'd also have to be fully armed with top-tier equipment. Their alliance team had even been forced to borrow their top-tier weapons and equipment from the main continent's various superpowers. Procuring enough of these items was simply impossible for the Dark World's various major powers.

"Could it be Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's team, Elder Heart?" the Level 110, Tier 3 Assassin from World Domination wondered.

"Impossible!" Furious Heart's reply was instinctive. They only entered the tower less than half a day ago! With just 200- plus players, they won't even be able to handle the outer area's monsters, much less the monsters within the four ancient cities!"

"I guess you're right. Even with top-tier equipment, they'd need a lot of time to figure out the Bosses' patterns and weaknesses. They'll be lucky to raid the first Boss so quickly, not to mention all four," the Assassin said. He silently scolded himself for being stupid enough to think Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society could be responsible for capturing the first floor. "Since they couldn't do it, who just did?"

Everyone in the Dark World knew that Dark Rhapsody, Deity Society, and World Domination were the three strongest Guilds in their Otherworld, and no other Guild could compare. Hence, he found it hard to imagine that some hidden power, capable of accomplishing such a feat, existed.

"I don't know who foiled our plans, but it's fine as long as it wasn't Dark Rhapsody or Deity Society," Furious Heart commented after taking a moment to calm his rage. "We'll figure out who they are when they system teleports us to the inner sanctum."

The appearance of a third faction certainly surprised Furious Heart, but it wasn't something to make a fuss over. Plenty of major corporations had invested in God's Domain, and there were bound to be some who secretly developed their powers, waiting for an opportunity to shine. That was, after all, Demon's Heart's situation.

This wasn't the worst possible outcome. With how much influence Demon's Heart and the various superpowers possessed, they weren't afraid that this third faction wouldn't cooperate. Rather, allying with them would be the wisest move this faction could make.

The other powers' members nodded in agreement.

Their team represented the majority of the Dark World's major powers. Refusing to cooperate would be tantamount to suicide. The Ancient God's Tower wasn't the only way out of the Dark World, and players could contest for its ruling rights once a month. The easiest way to determine the tower's new owner once that month was up was to host a battle between players, not a simple contest of who could raid the tower the fastest

Shortly after Furious Heart fell silent, a teleportation array appeared under everyone's feet, sending all of them to the tower's inner sanctum.

Ancient God's Tower, first floor's central hall:

A flash of white light filled the central hall's plaza as all players on the first floor teleported in.

The first floor's central hall was roughly the size of three sports stadiums. Aside from the stone golems that maintained security, the hall contained a large number of hotels, restaurants, and Shops. This place could easily accommodate 100,000 players.

"Quick! Find those people!" Furious Heart commanded as soon as he arrived.

Although getting a clear view of the plaza with a glance was possible, they couldn't do anything to stop the third faction's members from fleeing. Players weren't allowed to fight within the Ancient God's Tower's inner sanctum, and players could freely use Return Scrolls in this area.

However, the alliance team members were stunned by what they found in their search for the mysterious third faction.

Aside from Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's 200-plus members and themselves, the plaza was empty…

"Where are they?" Furious Heart also looked around, confused. "Have they already escaped? No! Impossible! Everyone teleported at the same time! Even if they used Return Scrolls the moment they arrived, we should've still seen them!"

While Furious Heart and his team frantically searched for this third faction, two figures approached them. However, Furious Heart and the others instinctively ignored them.

The two figures were none other than Dark Rhapsody's Blue Rainbow and Deity Society's Elder Gold.

"Long time, no see, Elder Heart," Blue Rainbow greeted Furious Heart as she walked up to him.

"Long time, no see? If I recall, we met only a few days ago," Furious Heart rudely responded.

He had visited the two Guilds personally to persuade them to join with Demon's Heart. Blue Rainbow had received him when he visited Dark Rhapsody, but both Guilds had foolishly and definitively refused Demon's Heart's goodwill, siding with Zero Wing instead.

Furious Heart didn't doubt that these two were here to ridicule the alliance team for failing to capture the Ancient God's Tower's first floor.

"Is such behavior necessary, Elder Heart? I am only here to pass on a message from Guild Leader Black Flame," Blue Rainbow said, unfazed by man's attitude.

"Relay a message? I hadn't realized that Dark Rhapsody's Honorary Elder had become Zero Wing's errand girl. The world really has changed," Furious Heart said, sneering.

"That's right; the world has changed. Some people just refuse to acknowledge it," Blue Rainbow responded, not angered in the least by Furious Heart's provocation. Chuckling, she continued, "Guild Leader Black Flame's message is simple. Develop yourselves quietly, and don't cause unnecessary trouble. If you refuse, there will be consequences!"

"Consequences? With just Zero Wing's strength? Demon's Heart's foundation and strength are leagues beyond what Zero Wing can imagine!" Furious Heart growled disdainfully. "While I admit that we failed to secure the first floor's First Clear, can't the same be said of you?"

"The same of us?" The question surprised Blue Rainbow. After a moment, she simply shook her head before turning and leaving without another word.

Elder Gold, who had stood beside her, just chuckled before he walked off.

"What are you laughing about?!" Furious Heart bellowed after the older man.

He didn't receive a reply, however, and in the next moment, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members pulled Return Scrolls from their bag as they prepared to leave the Ancient God's Tower.

Just as Furious Heart was about to say something else, he heard a voice.

"Something's not right, Elder Heart! Look at their levels!" the Assassin from World Domination exclaimed.

Everyone from the alliance team turned to examine the other players' levels, and what they saw left them utterly flabbergasted.

"Level 115?! How is that possible!?"

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Chapter 2588 – Inhuman Abilities, Dark World Shaken!

Furious Heart was dumbfounded at the levels of Blue Rainbow and the others.

Even the peak experts of God's Domain had only reached Level 110 and were still a far cry from Level 111. Nevertheless, the majority of Dark Rhapsody's and Deity Society's members present here were at Level 115 already, with even the lowest-leveled player among them at Level 114.

"How are their levels so high? What did Zero Wing do?" Furious Heart's eyes were wide with astonishment as he gaped at Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold.

Furious Heart had personally met Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold just a few days ago. Back then, both of them were only at Level 109. Now, in less than a week, they had actually leveled up six times and reached Level 115.

The only explanation Furious Heart could think of for this situation was the expedition Dark Rhapsody's and Deity Society's main force members had gone on with Zero Wing. However, no matter how he cudgeled his brains, he simply couldn't figure out how Zero Wing could fast-track the two Guilds' main force members' leveling that much.

Past Level 100, leveling up became incredibly difficult. Even Tier 3 experts would need two or three consecutive days of relentless grinding to level up once. However, the two Guilds' main force members had disappeared for just a little more than three days, yet every one of them had gained around five or six levels—which meant they leveled up nearly twice a day. Even a Super Guild mobilizing all of its available strength to help just one individual level up couldn't accomplish such a feat.

Zero Wing, on the other hand, had done so for more than 200 players. Just what kind of resources and manpower would such a feat entail?

"Elder Heart, look at their equipment…" the Tier 3 Assassin from World Domination said, pointing at the gear of Dark Rhapsody's and Deity Society's members.

When Furious Heart did as the Assassin suggested, he gasped in shock.

"Am I dreaming?" Furious Heart muttered.

Previously, his attention had been fully occupied with searching for the supposed third faction that had captured the Ancient God's Tower; hence, he had instinctively ignored the members of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society. However, after scrutinizing the two Guilds' members, he noticed that the majority of them wore Secret-Silver Equipment mixed in with some Fine-Gold and Dark-Gold Equipment.

In terms of rank, the two Guilds' members' equipment couldn't even compete against that of the alliance team members, who were fully geared in Fine-Gold Equipment. However, Furious Heart still felt an incredibly powerful pressure coming from the two Guilds' members. Logically, this shouldn't be possible even with a five-level disparity.

The only explanation Furious Heart could think of for this situation was that the two Guilds' members boasted Level 115-plus weapons and equipment.

In terms of Basic Attributes, Level 110 Secret-Silver Equipment was roughly equal with Level 105 Fine-Gold Equipment. Meanwhile, although players would gain some Basic Attributes from leveling up five times, the increase wouldn't resd in a huge gap in Basic Attributes. At the very least, there needed to be a one-rank difference for such a disparity to exist. Hence, the only logical explanation was that the Secret-Silver Equipment Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's members were using was Level 115.

Currently, Level 110 equipment was incredibly rare even for the various superpowers, while Level 115 equipment was something nobody dared to dream of obtaining right now. After all, obtaining Level 115 equipment required killing Level 115-plus monsters. And generally, only monsters at the Great Lord rank or above had a chance of dropping Secret- Silver Equipment.

Meanwhile, all 200-plus members of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's team were fully geared in Level 115 Secret- Silver Equipment or better. This was simply ridiculous.

Guild Leader, it seems we really made the wrong choice. The Level 110 Assassin from World Domination could not help a bitter smile as he gazed at Blue Rainbow and the others.

A third faction capturing the Ancient God's Tower? That was merely their arbitrary wish.

In reality, the ones responsible for capturing the Ancient God's Tower were none other than the joint team of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society. However, the only reason why the two Guilds succeeded was Zero Wing's help.

Meanwhile, just because of Zero Wing's help, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society had gone from being inferior to World Domination to surpassing World Domination by a large margin. In fact, Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society were now at a level where World Domination could only look up to them in awe. With the two Guilds having captured the Ancient God's Tower, it was already obvious that they would experience tremendous development in the Dark World.

In the future, the two Guilds would definitely become the rulers of the Dark World.

Meanwhile, after their conquest of the Ancient God's Tower, Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold did not place any more attention on the tower, making their way back to their respective headquarters to rest instead. After all, they didn't need to manage the tower. Currently, the only option the Dark World's various powers and players had to leave the Dark World was the Teleportation Gate connected to Cold Spring Forest. As for using the Ancient God's Tower's teleportation arrays, that would simply be a waste of time and resources. After all, they would first have to transit through another Otherworld to get to the main continent.

Shortly after Blue Rainbow and the others left the central hall, news of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society capturing the Ancient God's Tower also started spreading like wildfire across the entire Dark World. For a time, the Dark World was in an uproar.

"How is this possible? Didn't they say that Demon's Heart allied with the various major powers to raid the Ancient God's Tower?"

Those two Guilds are that strong now?"

"Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society actually took control of the Ancient God's Tower. With this, it seems that everyone in the Dark World will have to listen to those two Guilds. Seeing as not many people are joining those two Guilds now, let's use this opportunity to join them quickly, while we can still do so easily."

At the news of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's achievement, some players celebrated while others felt disappointed. Nobody had ever entertained the thought of such an outcome.

The alliance that Demon's Heart formed with the Dark World's various major powers had actually suffered defeat.

This outcome solidified Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's position as the top two Guilds of the Dark World. Now, the dissatisfaction of the Dark World's many players no longer mattered. Nobody would be able to stop the two Guilds' development; trying to do so would simply be suicide. After all, the two Guilds could easily prevent their enemies from ever setting foot outside the Dark World.

While players could grind and level up inside the Dark World, it was sorely lacking in Level 100-plus resources. Players restricted to grinding in the Dark World would experience extremely slow leveling speeds. If this situation continued over a long period, the gap between the two Guilds' members and those barred from leaving the Dark World would only widen.

Meanwhile, among the Dark World's players, the ones most surprised by this outcome would have to be the members of Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society—especially the upper echelons and Guild Leaders of the two Guilds.

However, what truly surprised the upper echelons and Guild Leaders of the two Guilds wasn't the successful capture of the Ancient God's Tower's first floor but the levels and equipment of Blue Rainbow, Elder Gold, and the others.

With such levels and equipment, no power would be capable of contending against their two Guilds even on the main continent, much less in the Dark World.

However, only Blue Rainbow, Elder Gold, and the members of the two Guilds' main forces knew that, in reality, their greatest gains from partnering with Zero Wing weren't these things but the Exotic Legacy Potions they obtained.

Due to the Exotic Legacy Potion and the Freedom Hotel's effects, every member of their team had successfully unlocked 40% of their Mana Bodies' potential on average. As for Blue Rainbow and Elder Gold, the two of them had even managed to release 60%, only 40% away from fully unlocking their Mana Bodies.

Cold Spring Forest, Stone Forest City, Freedom Hotel:

"Guild Leader, this is terrible. Now, not only have Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society taken control of the Ancient God's Tower, but their main force members are also far ahead than ours in both levels and equipment. At this rate, I'm afraid…" a Level 110, Tier 3 Assassin from World Domination said worriedly to Dawn Dominance, who was currently resting inside the Freedom Hotel, through a video chat.

"It seems I really underestimated Zero Wing. I never thought that it would possess such capabilities. Those two Guilds sure have found themselves a powerful backer this time," Dawn Dominance remarked, his mood indescribably calm despite having read his subordinate's report regarding Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's achievements. His reaction made it seem as if this matter was completely unrelated to him. In fact, a faint smile even graced his face right now.

"Guild Leader?" The Tier 3 Assassin was confused when he saw Dawn Dominance's reaction.

"I admit that Zero Wing is very powerful. However, Zero Wing's era will end very soon," Dawn Dominance said, chuckling.

"Guild Leader, do you have some method to deal with Zero Wing and the two other Guilds?" the Assassin asked, curious.

Zero Wing, Dark Rhapsody, and Deity Society currently controlled all the exits from the Dark World. The daily growth of the three Guilds was no laughing matter. He found it truly hard to imagine that World Domination had some way to oppose Zero Wing.

Take a look at this," Dawn Dominance said, his smile widening as he took out a dark-gray crystal ball and displayed it through the video chat.

As soon as Dawn Dominance took out the crystal ball, the space around it started darkening, the corrupted space giving off an indescribably strange feeling. In fact, even space itself started cracking, due to the evil energy the crystal ball released.

"What dense energy! It can practically rival the energy in Seven Luminaries Crystals!" the Assassin exclaimed in shock.

"I need you to do something for me. Take this crystal and harvest the lives of the Dark World's players. Harvest as many as you can. Once this crystal has collected enough energy, it'll be the end of Zero Wing and those two other Guilds!" Dawn Dominance said.

"Understood. I'll get it done right away." The Assassin nodded before disconnecting the call.

In the meantime, when the main continent's various superpowers found out that Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society had taken control of the Ancient God's Tower, they could not help feeling surprised at Zero Wing's capabilities. As for Shi Feng, after resting sufficiently, he returned to Star-Moon Kingdom's White River City.

White River City, Adventurer's Association, second-floor VIP reception room:

"Lord Bronze Legatee, how may I be of service?" Senior Administrator Lorrain asked, smiling as she entered the room.

"I wish to transfer the Lost Town under my name to the Ten Saints Empire's Demonwolf Mountain Range. May I know if that is possible?" Shi Feng asked her.

The loot from raiding Poison City included not only excellent equipment and materials but also a Town Transfer Order for Level 100-plus maps. Now that Stone Forest City had already taken root in Cold Spring Forest, it should not be moved casually. However, to ensure that he could travel between the two main continents consistently, he needed to establish a stronghold in the Demonwolf Mountain Range as well. Moreover, this stronghold had to remain a secret. After giving the matter some thought, he felt that the Lost Town was the best option.

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Chapter 2589 – Medium Teleportation Point

The Lost Town served as Zero Wing's secret stronghold for nurturing talents. Even now, very few Guild members knew of its existence. Generally, only core members with great potential had the qualifications to set foot into the town. Moreover, these core experts needed to undergo multiple inspections before receiving the approval to enter the Lost Town. After all, the Extraordinary Tower's function was simply crucial…

Now that Shi Feng wished to establish a stable teleportation point inside the Demonwolf Mountain Range, the Lost Town was his best option.

Firstly, the teleportation point linking the two main continents could not be disclosed to too many people. Hence, the stronghold established in the Demonwolf Mountain Range should have as few players operating within it as possible.

Secondly, the size of the stronghold should not be too large, to limit the manpower and resources required for its upkeep. Otherwise, concealing it would be very difficult. Other powers keeping an eye on Zero Wing would definitely grow suspicious if a significant portion of the Guild's funds was disappearing for no good reason.

The Lost Town fulfilled both conditions perfectly.

Of course, the act of transferring a Guild Town to a Level 100-plus neutral map was also incredibly insane. After all, the dangers lurking in Level 100-plus neutral maps were no laughing matter. If the Guild Town in question lacked sufficient defenses, it might not survive the first monster tide that assaulted it.

However, with Zero Wing's current strength, so long as Shi Feng did not move the Lost Town too deep into the Demonwolf Mountain Range, defending it from the periodic monster tides was still feasible.

"Lord Bronze Legatee, transferring your town to the Demonwolf Mountain Range is very dangerous. Once your town is transferred there, it will no longer be protected by any kingdom or empire. Are you sure you wish to go through with the transfer?" Lorrain asked.

"I'm sure," Shi Feng replied with a nod.

Very well. Please specify your exact transfer location," Lorrain said as she took out a map of the Demonwolf Mountain Range.

"Let's move it here," Shi Feng said as he pointed at a gravel hill in the Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner area.

In the past, the Demonwolf Mountain Range had been incredibly famous in God's Domain for having two teleportation points connected to the western continent. However, unlike the first teleportation point Shi Feng secured, which was the Magic Gate hidden beneath the frozen lake, the second teleportation point was a medium teleportation point with special circumstances.

The medium teleportation point was inside a Demonwolf den. Players that wished to activate the teleportation array there had to clear out the monsters within the den first. However, the monsters inside this den would respawn periodically. Moreover, they would grow stronger with each respawn. In addition, nobody could truly take control of the teleportation point, so once the gate was activated, any player could make use of the gate so long as they had sufficient Magic Crystals.

Due to this reason, the various superpowers had desperately fought to monopolize this teleportation point. The fires of war had never once ceased after the Teleportation Gate's discovery. Even after a decade had passed in God's Domain, the situation surrounding the teleportation point remained extremely volatile.

Currently, Shi Feng was urgently trying to secure more teleportation points linking the two main continents. However, he would need to invest a lot of time if he wished to activate and secure the other teleportation points he knew of, as activating those teleportation points involved a series of quests. Either that or the teleportation points were small ones that could send only a handful of players with each use. Hence, the medium teleportation point located in the Demonwolf Mountain Range was his only option.

Moreover, the Demonwolf Mountain Range's medium teleportation point was in a Level 120-plus area, which was still a blind spot for current superpowers. He could use this opportunity to thoroughly stabilize his rule over the area. Thus, going for this teleportation point wasn't a particularly bad choice.

"Location verified. Please produce your Town Transfer Order. In addition, you have to pay a transfer fee of 80,000 Gold," Lorrain said. "Once you complete the payment, we will transfer your town to the desired location as soon as possible."

"Eighty thousand?" Shi Feng was astonished at this price.

Although transferring Guild Towns and Cities to Level 100-plus neutral maps generally cost a lot of money, the transfer fees were scaled, based on the target's rank. Meanwhile, the Lost Town was merely a Basic Town, yet it cost 80,000 Gold to transfer it to the Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner area. This was completely outside of his expectations.

If he were transferring a Basic City instead of a Basic Town, the transfer would most likely bankrupt him.

"That's right. Not only is the location you have selected far, but it is also somewhat special. Hence, the transfer fee is slightly more expensive. However, please rest assured that the additional charges we collect are fair and reasonable," Lorrain said, smiling.

"Alright. Here is the Town Transfer Order and 80,000 Gold," Shi Feng answered as he passed the document and the funds to Lorrain.

He inwardly celebrated the fact that Stone Forest City had been raking in the profits recently. Despite the substantial increase in Zero Wing's daily expenditure due to the number of Guild experts increasing to 220,000, the Guild still managed to save up a liquid fund of 170,000 Gold. Otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to afford the transfer fee this time.

"Payment received. The transfer will be done in 30 minutes. You have one day to complete the handover procedures. Our security personnel will leave the site after one day, so please complete the handover procedures as soon as possible," Lorrain reminded after receiving payment.

At the same time as Lorrain finished speaking, the Lost Town, in the distant Boneless Land, suddenly disappeared.

Now, only a bunch of confused Zero Wing members remained in the barren wasteland.

And in no time at all, Shi Feng received a call request from Aqua Rose.

"Guild Leader, big trouble! The Lost Town disappeared!" Aqua Rose reported anxiously.

The Lost Town was Zero Wing's secret training ground for nurturing expert players. Although the town currently housed only several hundred players, all the experts that successfully reached the Truth Realm were more adept at fighting against monsters than even Refinement Realm experts.

The only problem was that the players being nurtured at the Lost Town were all very low-leveled newcomers. The majority of them hadn't even reached Level 100 yet, much less Tier 3. Nevertheless, so long as these players caught up in levels and tiers, they would become mainstays of Zero Wing. And with the help of these players, Zero Wing would finally gain the qualifications to stand toe-to-toe with the various superpowers!

Hence, the Lost Town's sudden disappearance would have a significant impact on Zero Wing's future development.

"It's fine. I did it," Shi Feng said, chuckling.

Shi Feng's words confused Aqua Rose. "You made it disappear?"

The Lost Town was serving its purpose just perfectly, so why did Shi Feng make it disappear right when Zero Wing was rapidly expanding its scale of operations? The Guild needed to nurture plenty of expert players to ensure normal operations.

"Mhm. I transferred the Lost Town to the Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner area. In the future, we wouldn't have to worry about the trainees sacrificing their levels to improve their combat standards," Shi Feng said, nodding.

"The Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner area? Isn't that a Level 120 grinding spot?" Aqua Rose's eyes widened in shock when she heard Shi Feng's statement. She felt that he was simply insane for carrying out the transfer.

Level 100-plus maps were incredibly dangerous. This was especially so for the Demonwolf Mountain Range.

Transferring Stone Forest City into Cold Spring Forest had been incredibly risky. Fortunately, there was the Knight Division. With the Knight Division's strength and the city's defensive capabilities, they were able to cope with the monster tides. In fact, the Knight Division even took the initiative to wipe out any approaching monster tides.

The Lost Town, on the other hand, was only a Basic Town. Its defensive capabilities were pitifully weak. Even though Zero Wing had strengthened the town repeatedly and constructed plenty of Defense Turrets and Arrow Towers as well as a defensive wall, the Lost Town was still a Basic Town. Without the protection of an NPC kingdom or empire, it would face destruction very quickly.

"Relax. Read at L .It should be able to hold against the monster tides," Shi Feng said, understanding Aqua Rose's concern.

"But that's a Level 120 neutral map!" Despite Shi Feng's reassurance, Aqua Rose still could not help worrying. After all, the Lost Town did not have the protection of a Knight Division.

"Right, how is the collection of the disabled guards coming along?" Shi Feng asked, changing the topic.

The collection of the disabled guards is progressing relatively smoothly. We have over a hundred of them already. As per your instructions, we gathered only those with Growth Potentials above 20. However, even the strongest one only has 32 Growth Potential," Aqua Rose said.

That many already?" Shi Feng was surprised when he heard Aqua Rose's report. "Gather them all at the Residence immediately. It's about time we put them to work."

Previously, although he had strengthened plenty of Personal Guards using the Ancient God's Literature Fragment, they were still far from sufficient for Zero Wing's needs. However, collecting the Soul Essences necessary for Soul Strengthening was not an easy task. Moreover, NPCs with high Growth Potential were incredibly rare. Since locating the last batch of NPCs until now, Zero Wing had barely found any NPCs with high Growth Potential.

This could also be said to be the Literature Fragment's limitation.

However, the Tree of Life's Water of Life was different. Not only could it raise the Growth Potential of NPCs slightly, but it could also resurrect dead NPCs or heal heavily injured NPCs within a short time. The Water of Life was manna from heaven for NPCs that had their Growth Potential drastically reduced due to heavy injuries.

After Shi Feng finished speaking, he took out a Guild Transfer Scroll and immediately teleported back to Stone Forest City.

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Chapter 2590 – Water of Life's Effects Stone Forest City, Zero Wing's Residence:

Inside the Residence's large conference room, over a hundred NPCs exuding despondent and listless auras currently stood in line. These NPCs were either crippled or civilians with extremely weak life auras. As for clothing, they wore either battered armor or tattered linen clothes. And even the highest-leveled person among them was just a little over Level 50, with the lowest-leveled person being Level 20. Due to the presence of these NPCs, the gorgeous conference room looked more like a refugee camp.

"Guild Leader, everyone's here," Aqua Rose reported as she approached Shi Feng. "Do you really plan on using the precious Water of Life on these people?"

At this point, she had already found out about the Tree of Life planted in the Freedom Hotel's top-floor courtyard because, during Shi Feng's absence, three other people were tasked with ensuring the courtyard's normal operation. She was one of those people.

Back when she first saw the Fragmented Divine Artifact ranked Tree of Life, her mind had frozen in shock. She had never dreamed that the Guild she belonged to was so amazing. Currently, the various superpowers of God's Domain didn't even possess Legendary items yet, let alone Fragmented Divine Artifacts. Zero Wing, however, had a Fragmented Divine Artifact.

Moreover, the Tree of Life could even produce 17 drops of Water of Life daily. The Water of Life was an incredibly precious item that was obtainable only by luck in God's Domain. After all, the Water of Life could be used to resurrect dead NPCs. For the various powers who were extremely worried about their Personal Guards dying, the Water of Life was an absolute treasure.

After all, Personal Guards were far more powerful than players, capable of feats that were beyond current players' capabilities. Only, obtaining a few drops of Water of Life was an incredibly difficult task even for the superpowers. As a result, the superpowers did not dare to casually field their Personal Guards on risky operations.

Zero Wing, however, produced 17 drops of Water of Life each day. Hence, they wouldn't have to worry about losing their powerful Personal Guards at all and could freely deploy these NPCs on all kinds of quests and expeditions.

However, even for the current Zero Wing, the daily production of 17 drops of Water of Life was still a little too low for the Guild's needs. If they needed to heal these 100-plus NPCs, they would have to expend the entire stockpile they had accumulated thus far.

It might be fine if they were spending all their Water of Life on healing NPCs with high Growth Potential, but the NPCs gathered here were all NPCs with very poor Growth Potential. Even if they recovered to peak condition, their Growth Potential wouldn't increase by much. Using the Water of Life on these NPCs would simply be a waste.

"Mhm, I want to test my luck," Shi Feng said, smiling when he saw the reluctance on Aqua Rose's face.

"Test your luck?" Shi Feng's answer exasperated Aqua Rose.

While testing one's luck was fine, doing so at the cost of Water of Life was simply an extravagance. If God's Domain's various powers heard about this, they would definitely go crazy and try to choke Shi Feng to death.

You never know what we'll get," Shi Feng retorted, chuckling. "In any case, it's a waste to let the Water of Life simply sit in storage doing nothing."

Spending Water of Life to heal these crippled NPCs was indeed prodigal. However, nobody could guarantee that these NPCs would remain mediocre after they recovered to their peak.

Moreover, he didn't have Aqua Rose randomly gather injured NPCs, either. Instead, he had her select injured NPCs that were at Tier 3 or above. At the same time, these NPCs also needed to have a Growth Potential of 20 or higher.

In God's Domain, any NPC capable of reaching Tier 3 would not possess a low Growth Potential. Meanwhile, the 20- point mark for Growth Potential was a major turning point for Tier 3 NPCs.

In the past, the various superpowers had experimented with using Water of Life on crippled Tier 3 NPCs. The result they obtained was that all crippled Tier 3 NPCs with a Growth Potential lower than 20 had failed to reach a Secret- Silver Guard rank even after recovering from their injuries.

Of course, this did not mean that all crippled Tier 3 NPCs with a Growth Potential of 20 or higher would reach the Secret-Silver Guard standard once they recovered; the chances of success were just much greater.

Fortunately, aside from Zero Wing, no other power was currently searching for such NPCs. As a result, Zero Wing managed to locate quite a number of these NPCs. And with the Growth Potentials of the gathered NPCs, the odds of there being excellent NPC Guards among them were quite high.

In fact, so long as two or three Fine-Gold Guards emerged among these 100-plus NPCs, Zero Wing would've hit the jackpot. After all, NPCs capable of reaching the Dark-Gold Guard standard were incredibly rare in God's Domain. Although Shi Feng had known about quite a few Dark-Gold Guards during his previous life, he didn't know where to find them, as the superpowers had kept a tight lid on all information about those NPCs. He had only known about Kite's whereabouts and circumstances because Kite had originated from Star-Moon Kingdom, and his owner was a merchant player with loose lips.

Following which, Shi Feng provided one drop of Water of Life to every NPC present, his actions giving Aqua Rose a heartache.

Every drop of Water of Life was equivalent to the life of an NPC with high Growth Potential. The Water of Life could also drastically increase the leveling speed of their Guild members. The Guild could raid Mythic Field Bosses without worrying about the price necessary to do so. These 100-plus drops of Water of Life could easily elevate the strength of Zero Wing's main force to a whole new level.

Upon receiving the Water of Life from Shi Feng, the despondent NPCs immediately brightened up as if they had just seen the light of hope.

Once all the NPCs gathered had received their share of Water of Life, they took one last look at Shi Feng before consuming the Water of Life without hesitation.

A dense life aura immediately filled the room. It was so dense that the cells in Aqua Rose's body felt invigorated, her mind gaining greater clarity.

After this phenomenon continued for three seconds, a powerful aura swept the entire room as if a Dragon had awoken from its slumber. Aqua Rose could not help stumbling a few steps back.

"How is this possible?!" Aqua Rose's eyes filled with shock as she gazed at the NPCs, who still looked like a throng of beggars, standing in front of her.

At this moment, however, the feeling she got from the NPCs was nothing like the aura of a beggar at all. Instead, they felt like battle-hardened warriors that had fought on innumerable battlefields. Even though they were still wearing battered armor and tattered linen clothes, their tempered auras and overflowing Mana deterred ordinary people from approaching them casually.

It seems we really hit the jackpot this time. Shi Feng also grew a little excited when he sensed the aura of the NPCs before him.

Originally, he thought that he would be lucky to get even two or three Fine-Gold Guards out of these 100-plus NPCs. However, it would seem that he was sorely mistaken.

The strength of the combined aura these 100-plus NPCs were currently releasing could already rival that of a 100-man team of Tier 3 Knights—despite these NPCs being geared in extremely shabby weapons and equipment. If they were fully equipped with Epic Weapons and Equipment, their combined aura would definitely be much stronger than that of a 100-man team of Tier 3 Knights.

Following which, Shi Feng and Aqua Rose started inspecting the updated statistics of these NPCs to get a better idea of these NPCs' standards.

Once they completed their inspection, Aqua Rose was stunned.

Of the 100-plus NPCs gathered, even the weakest one was at the Mysterious-Iron Guard standard. These Mysterious- Iron Guards numbered only 47, but every one of them possessed very high Growth Potential for Mysterious-Iron Guards. With the help of the Ancient God's Literature Fragment, Shi Feng had an excellent chance of elevating them to the Secret-Silver Guard standard.

As for the remaining 57 NPCs, 49 of them were Secret-Silver Guards, six were Fine-Gold Guards, and two were Dark- Gold Guards. This outcome was simply ridiculous.

While Aqua Rose stared at the two Dark-Gold Guards, Shi Feng's focus was on an elderly man clad in gray robes. Despite this elderly man's Growth Potential being only at the Secret-Silver Guard standard, Shi Feng's eyes glowed with astonishment as he gazed at him.

A Tier 4 Great Wizard?!

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Chapter 2591 – Zero Wing's New Residence

Shi Feng could not believe his eyes as he gazed at the elderly man in gray before him. Tier 4!

This was a bona fide powerhouse, an individual that stood at the apex of God's Domain!

Noticing Shi Feng's shock, Aqua Rose's attention drifted to the Tier 4 Great Wizard. At first, she had been surprised, but disappointment quickly followed.

She had just noticed the elderly man's Growth Potential.

"What a pity," Aqua Rose said, sighing. "Tier 4 is amazing, but his Secret-Silver ranked Growth Potential will hold him back."

Normally, Bronze and Mysterious-Iron Guards hit their limit at Tier 3. While Secret-Silver Guards were stronger than Bronze and Mysterious-Iron rank, they would hit a wall at Tier 4, with minuscule chances of making it to Tier 5.

More of God's Domain's players hit Tier 3 every day, and it wouldn't be long before the various superpowers' peak experts began to challenge their Tier 4 Promotion Quests. Once they completed those quests, Tier 4 NPCs' power would become quite limited, especially that of Tier 4 Secret-Silver guards. A Tier 4 Secret-Silver Guard's combat power was only on par with a Tier 4 peak expert in full, top-tier equipment. They might be strong, but they weren't invincible.

"A pity?" Shi Feng shook his head and laughed, but he didn't bother to say more.

"We've gotten so lucky this time, Guild Leader. We now have two more Dark-Gold Guards: a Guardian Knight and an Oracle. If your two Guards participate, you could form a well-rounded raid party to take down high-ranked Field Bosses," Aqua Rose delightedly reported.

Shi Feng was one of White River City's Counts, so he had the authority to recruit four Personal Guards. If he accepted these new Dark-Gold Guards, he could use his four guard slots to their maximum efficiency. Dark-Gold Guards were incredibly rare. Most, if not all, superpowers didn't even have one.

"I'll pass on these two Dark-Gold Guards. You and Snow will each nurture one. Both of you are Counts, too, so you should have some extra slots," Shi Feng said, shaking his head. "I'll take this gray-clad elder."

Dark-Gold Guards were extremely useful, especially when players wouldn't have to worry about dying. Forming a standard, four-man raiding party with only Dark-Gold or better Guards would be a dream.

However, he almost always operated alone. Rather than take the two Dark-Gold Guards for himself, Gentle Snow and Aqua Rose could make better use of them. The two women frequently led grinding teams and Dungeon raids. A Dark- Gold Guard would greatly enhance their respective teams' strength.

"But, Guild Leader, that elder is only a Secret-Silver Guard…" Shi Feng's decision surprised Aqua Rose.

Shi Feng was Zero Wing's Guild Leader, role model, and face. Even if he didn't want the two Dark-Gold Guards, he should, at least, take a Fine-Gold Guard. Picking a Secret-Silver Guard, even a Tier 4 Great Wizard, would make him a laughingstock.

"A Secret-Silver Guard is quite powerful," Shi Feng said, chuckling. "He is also a Tier 4 Great Wizard. He could serve as a Magistrate in a major city in any kingdom or empire. He is a true powerhouse in God's Domain."

Aqua Rose only saw Secret-Silver Guards as worthless due to the fact that Zero Wing had more than 30 Fine-Gold Guards, but even the various superpowers wouldn't have more than 2 or 3 Fine-Gold Guards at this stage of the game. Some had even fewer than that.

Normally, the various superpowers treated Secret-Silver Guards like their own children, not to mention a Guard that had already reached Tier 4.

It should be known that Secret-Silver Guards only had a chance of reaching Tier 4; their success wasn't guaranteed. Tier 4 wasn't just a major turning point for players, but for NPCs, as well. Reaching Tier 4 was an incredible feat for all in God's Domain.

Not even Fine-Gold Guards were guaranteed to reach Tier 4. They merely had a higher chance.

Based on past players' collected statistics, Fine-Gold Guards only had a 30% chance of completing their Tier 4 Promotion Quest. Dark-Gold Guards' chances were roughly around 40%. Of course, even if a Personal Guard failed their Tier 4 Promotion quest, they could challenge it again. Players would only have to invest more resources to boost their strength.

However, challenging the Tier 4 Promotion Quests was a time-consuming process for both players and NPCs. Personal Guards would have to wait a full month before they could challenge the quest after failing it. Hence, it was easy to imagine how much time it would take to nurture a Tier 4 NPC.

As for recruiting a Tier 4 NPC as one's Personal Guard, that was simply unheard of. Shi Feng hadn't heard of a single player recruiting a Tier 4 NPC. At best, some had recruited Tier 3 NPCs.

If he revealed this elderly man's information, the various superpowers would likely die with envy.

While the gray-clothed Wizard's Growth Potential was somewhat lacking compared to Dark-Gold Guards, Shi Feng wasn't concerned. He had plenty of items that could raise an NPCs Growth Potential, and this old man's was on the high end for Secret-Silver Guards. With a little effort, upgrading him to Fine-Gold rank was entirely possible.

Following which, Shi Feng recruited the elderly man as one of his Personal Guards.

[Versailles] (Ye Feng's Personal Guard)

Gender: Male

Age: 76

Loyalty: 75

Growth Potential: 74

Level 112

Class: Tier 4 Great Wizard

When she saw Versailles's statistics, Aqua Rose was speechless. After recovering, the other Tier 3 NPCs had climbed to, on average, Level 120. The Dark-Gold ranked Guardian Knight she had recruited was even Level 121, yet Versailles was only 112?

Versailles hadn't even reached the level required to challenge the Tier 4 Promotion Quest. He was also a much lower level than mainstream Personal Guards.

"It's almost time. The Lost Town's transfer should be complete by now. Gather the main force members immediately, as well as all of the potential newcomers and core members, who have signed our confidentiality contract. From now on, the lost Town will be our developmental headquarters," Shi Feng said as he glanced at the time.

"Is that all, Guild Leader? What about the Lost Town's security?" Aqua Rose asked worriedly.

The Demonwolf Mountain Range was a far more dangerous place than Cold Spring Forest, so defending a stronghold there would be a much greater challenge. Moreover, the Lost Town wasn't a Basic City, only a Basic Town.

Yet, Shi Feng only wanted to station the Guild's contracted recruits and core members. Even with the Guild's main force, the town would only have around 5,000 players.

It was far more than what they had stationed in the Lost Town before this, but the town had only occupied a pre-Level 100 neutral map. The small number of high-level NPCs and players had been more than enough to deal with the occasional monster tide. However, they wouldn't have a level advantage in the Demonwolf Mountain Range.

"Normally, security might have been a problem with so few members, but we have time now," Shi Feng consoled his companion as he gestured to Versailles. "With him there, we won't have to worry about security."

"But, he's only Level 112 and a Secret-Silver Guard…" Aqua Rose argued.

"Relax. He'll be more than enough," Shi Feng said, not bothering to explain. Definitively, he continued, "Just relay the message."

"Alright, then. I'll go notify them…" Aqua Rose despondently agreed, leaving to notify the Guild members Shi Feng had requested. Since he was so confident, insisting would be inappropriate.

Before half an hour had passed, all of Zero Wing's contracted recruits and core members used the Guild Transfer Scroll Shi Feng had provided and arrived in the Lost Town, which had transformed into a wintery wonderland.

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Chapter 2592 – Natural Training Ground

As Zero Wing's members teleported to the Lost Town's Residence, the Residence's plaza quickly became crowded. "What is this place? Why do I feel like a foreign energy is trying to invade my body?"

"My senses feel so dull, and I'm suddenly starving. Didn't the higher-ups say they were bringing us to a sacred training and leveling ground? What's going on here?"

"My friends were still jealous that I got chosen to join the Guild's special training, and they didn't, but why does this place feel lesser than Stone Forest City?"

Upon their arrival to the Lost Town, Zero Wing's new recruits and core members, all of whom had high potential, were curious about the situation, falling into heated discussions. The recruits were especially confused. They knew nothing about the Lost Town, and now, they had been thrown into such a harsh environment. They couldn't bring themselves to believe this was a sacred training ground. Just surviving in this town long-term would be a problem.

The situation began to worry Aqua Rosen. The town's new location was nothing like what she had imagined. Even Tier 3 players like herself would struggle to survive here, much less the Guild's latest trainees, who hadn't yet reached Tier 3.

Needless to say, training and fighting the random monster tides would be nearly impossible. Players would be fortunate to exhibit their normal combat standards in such a severe area, much less improve their combat standards.

During her previous visit to the Demonwolf Mountain Range, she had stayed in the neutral map's outer region, where the environment hadn't been particularly harsh, but now that she stood in the inner region, she felt sluggish, and her senses had considerably dulled. The constant hunger assaulting her mind and body was also quite uncomfortable.

Most importantly, the Mana here felt like an icy hell. Violent, ice-type Mana filled the area, and Aqua Rose could sense scant amounts of other elements. Manipulating Mana in this zone would be almost impossible.

When players couldn't manipulate Mana, how were they supposed to improve?

"Guild Leader, you don't intend these Tier 2 members to remain here for their training, do you?" Blue Frost anxiously asked Shi Feng.

Blue Frost recognized the area as the Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner region and knew that the lowest-leveled monster was Level 120. This would be an amazing area to level and train for players of his tier and level, but Zero Wing's new recruits and Tier 2 members would only waste their time here.

These members were Zero Wing's future. Sending them to such a place to waste their time would cost the Guild.

"Remain here for their training?" Shaking his head, Shi Feng said, "Such a wonderful thing isn't possible."

Shi Feng's reply confused Blue Frost. He couldn't understand what was so wonderful about this frozen hellscape.

Shi Feng didn't explain his statement, however. Instead, he met with the Adventurer's Association's NPCs to complete the handover procedures. Once complete, the NPCs promptly left the Lost Town, making the already desolate town even more lonely.

At that point, the sound of a system announcement rang in everyone's ears.

Lost Town Region System Announcement: The town's new location is subject to a mysterious curse. Wraiths will absorb the excess Mana players radiate, transforming into monsters. Please be wary of these monsters' attacks.

Shortly after the system announcement ended and before Zero Wing's members could digest the information, translucent, humanoid ghosts started to manifest around some of Zero Wing's members. These humanoid ghosts appeared to be clones of the players they stood by. They even had the same levels as their human counterparts. The moment their forms were complete, these ghosts attacked the players.

Not understanding what was happening, everyone was stunned.

Fortunately, they were all Zero Wing experts, and although their levels and tiers weren't up to standard, they commanded expert combat standards. Even the weakest player there could reach the Trial Tower's fifth floor. They had no trouble responding to the ghosts' attacks appropriately. Meanwhile, the players who hadn't been attacked joined the fray, targeting the ghosts near them.

After a moment, however, something else surprising occurred.

The ghostly clones had the same combat standards as their human counterparts. Moreover, other players' attacks proved utterly ineffective.

Your official training begins now! Be careful of the ghosts that will appear beside you! No one, other than the player the ghosts copy, can do anything to them! If these ghosts kill you, not only will you lose a level, but you won't be able to log in for a day!" Shi Feng warned as he watched Zero Wing's members fight these phantom monsters.

The Demonwolf Mountain Range was no ordinary location. The map's inner region was actually considered a forbidden land.

Every forbidden land in God's Domain has some mechanic that made survival particularly difficult. The Demonwolf Mountain Range's inner region had this curse.

Shi Feng neither knew exactly what this curse was, nor did he know who was responsible for it, but he knew that an endless stream of ghosts would appear to attack and harass any player resting within a town or city established in this area, preventing anyone from remaining in the region long-term.

Zero Wing's many members gasped when they heard Shi Feng's warning.

How was this 'training?'

This was simply an execution!

They had now fought these ghosts, so they knew the spirits had the same combat standards as the players they cloned. Unlike players, however, the ghosts weren't affected by the harsh environment. Hence, the monsters commanded their players' peak combat power. In other words, the ghosts were stronger than the cloned players.

To make matters worse, they would lose a full level and be banned from the game for a full day if they died. Just how were they supposed to catch up with mainstream experts in this situation?

While many of his Guildmates complained to themselves, Blue Frost, who was engaged in a bitter battle with his ghost, realized something, and excitement flashed in his eyes.

Players were at a disadvantage against these ghosts, and they couldn't even manipulate the ambient Mana due to its violent, biased nature. The only option they had left was to find a way to manipulate and use the Mana within them to defeat the phantom clones.

Since these ghosts mimicked both the players' behavior and combat standards, players could also predict their opponent's moves in certain situations.

With this thought in mind, Blue Frost found his ghost counterpart much easier to fight. He also discovered many of his own flaws, killing two birds with one stone.

Unfortunately, these fights wouldn't benefit Tier 2 players as much as it did Tier 3 players like himself. However, Tier 2 players could still use their Skills and Spells in this harsh environment, where Tier 3 players struggled. As long as Tier 2 players steadily trained their combat standards and Skill and Spell Completion Rates, they were more than capable of defeating their ghosts.

Not only weren't these ghosts the problem they had all assumed, but they were also the perfect training partners for experts like them. Only, this kind of training was a little too risky.

It wasn't long before the rest of Zero Wing's members realized the same, and many stopped complaining, fully immersing themselves in battle.

"Guild Leader, this place is amazing! It is like a natural training ground! Although using it is costly, everyone's training efficiency will be several times greater than normal. The Tier 3 experts who haven't unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential will likely do so after spending a month here," Aqua Rose said, her eyes glowing brightly as she watched the Zero Wing members before her grow steadily stronger.

Zero Wing's main force members had already unlocked a sizable fraction of their Mana Bodies. If they trained here, they'd complete the task in no more than 10 days. Once they did, the Guild would have over a hundred Tier 3 experts with 100% of their Mana Bodies under their command!

Just thinking about this elated Aqua Rose.

Training here was brutal and dangerous, but compared to its benefits, the cost wasn't overly high. Even if players died, they'd only lose a level and some time. Zero Wing's main force members were already much higher levels than the various superpowers' peak experts, so the loss wouldn't be a problem. Moreover, the Lost Town now occupied a Level 120 neutral map. Grinding for levels would be easy here, and trading levels for progress in unlocking their Mana Bodies was certainly a worthwhile exchange for Zero Wing.

While Zero Wing's members worked hard to improve, Shi Feng made his way to the Extraordinary Tower. He didn't pay everyone's battles much mind.

The mysterious curse was only an additional benefit for relocating the Lost Town to the Demonwolf Mountain Range. The Extraordinary Tower was still the town's most valuable aspect.

The Extraordinary Tower had always been the best location for players to grasp the Realm of Truth's principles. Training in this tower could shuttle players from the Truth Realm all the way to the Transcendental Realm. However, Shi Feng had only been able to unlock the tower's second floor, which offered guidance for reaching the Ascension Realm, due to a lack of Magic Crystals. As a result, he hadn't gained any guidance or clues about progressing to the next realm.

Now, however, Zero Wing's Magic Crystal income had skyrocketed due to Stone Forest City's popularity and the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. After the past few days, the two sources had provided more than 300,000 Magic Crystals, utterly surpassing Shi Feng's expectations.

And this now allowed Shi Feng to unlock the Extraordinary Tower's third floor.

Once he reached the tower, Shi Feng called up the tower's interface and unlocked the third floor. As he did, he heard the sound of a system notification.

System: The Extraordinary Tower's first two floors have already been unlocked. Do you wish to pay 1,000,000 Magic Crystals to unlock the third floor?

"Unlock it!'

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Chapter 2593: Extraordinary Tower's Third Floor Unlocked

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The instant Shi Feng chose to unlock the Extraordinary Tower's third floor, 1,000,000 Magic Crystals disintegrated inside his bag, transforming into a stream of Mana that flowed into the tower itself.

As the torrent of Mana flowed into the Extraordinary Tower, the carved divine runes on the inner walls lit up and repaired themselves.

While the divine runes became more complete, the tower's exterior changed significantly.

With the Extraordinary Tower in the center, the violent Mana that filled the Lost Town began to obey. The Mana around the tower became denser, and the tower itself released an old, sacred aura that spread throughout the town, instilling anyone it touched with serenity.

"What an amazing aura! My hunger's even disappeared!"

"That's not all. My mind feels much clearer, and my Stamina and Concentration have begun to recover, as well. I feel like I can fight these ghosts for an entire day without rest."

As the sacred aura filled the town, Zero Wing's fighting members rejoiced.

They had been at an absolute disadvantage against their ghost counterparts, and they had known death was only a matter of time. The foreign energy was corroding their bodies too quickly. However, the situation had changed. Although their surroundings still lacked any elemental Mana other than ice, this sacred aura had cleansed the area of foreign energy. As a result, their minds had cleared during their fight, which would prolong their survival.

Meanwhile, every ghost had spawned with a Mana Life buff, which indicated their remaining lifespan and only had a 6-hour duration. If they could last against these phantoms for more than 6 hours, the ghosts would automatically disappear, even if they couldn't defeat them. In addition, Shi Feng had informed them that these ghosts only appeared for each player once a day. If they held on for the full six hours, they could spend the rest of their day resting easy in the Lost Town.

Of course, players who wanted to dedicate themselves to growing stronger, especially those with high combat standards, wouldn't be satisfied with six hours of training. As a result, these players cherished their six-hour combat session even more than the rest.

Moreover, ghosts wouldn't appear for everyone. At the end of the day, these ghosts' appearances were the result of a curse. The stronger a player was, the less effective the curse would be. Ghosts might not even appear for the stronger players and would almost never appear for players who had already unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential.

While everyone was surprised and elated about the new changes to the Lost Town, the Extraordinary Tower's sacred aura had finally filled the town. At the same time, a translucent barrier formed around the Lost Town, isolating it completely. This barrier also calmed the violent, ice-type Mana in the town, creating a stable Mana environment. The Mana wasn't very dense, but it was enough to clear the players' minds of unhelpful thoughts.

"What did the Guild Leader do?" Aqua Rose was shocked when she sensed the changes. She had felt this strange sensation before. To be precise, she had experimented with it during her travels within the Starlight Fortress's Legacy Gate!

The only difference was the town's much lower Mana density, which resulted in a much smaller boost to her mental capacity. Overall, the Lost Town's training efficiency was barely one-third of the Legacy Gate's.

Even so, that was astounding!

The Lost Town could accommodate far more players than the Legacy Gate, and while it wouldn't be quite as helpful, it was an ideal training ground for Tier 3 players as they tried to unlock their Mana Bodies.

Moreover, the magic barrier substantially increased the town's defenses. With the barrier in place, defeating the monster tides would be far easier.

While Aqua Rose and Zero Wing's other members fortunate enough to enter the Legacy Gate were shocked over the Lost Town's transformation, something else within the Extraordinary Tower had shocked Shi Feng.

This is the result of unlocking the Extraordinary Tower's third floor?He was at a loss as he sensed the ancient aura filling the hall.

Normally, only in ancient fortresses could contain all seven Mana elements, yet the Extraordinary Tower brimmed with all of them. Moreover, the Mana here was even denser than in the Starlight Fortress…

If Tier 3 players trained here, breaking past the 100% threshold would no longer be just a dream, not to mention fully unlocking their Mana Bodies.

He had been worried about crossing that threshold himself, but the tower's new environment had just increased his chances by 10%. If his chances had only increased by 10%, others would have an even greater boost.

If players who hadn't yet unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential trained in the Extraordinary Tower, they could definitely accomplish the task in a short time. In fact, their training efficiency here might be twice as high as it was against the humanoid ghosts. Fighting in an area with all seven Mana elements would yield completely different results than fighting in an area with almost none of them. Players would have a much easier time recognizing and controlling the flow of Mana in the former.

Unfortunately, while this environment was idyllic, there was a limit to the number of players who could take advantage of it.

This Mana was contained in the Extraordinary Tower's training grounds. The first floor could only accommodate 100 people at a time, while 50 could fit on the second floor, and only 10 would fit on the third. In total, only 160 people could use the Extraordinary Tower at the same time.

That was only under ideal circumstances. In reality, far fewer players could train in the Extraordinary Tower at a time.

If players wanted to use the second or third floors, they'd have to clear the previous floors first.

Shi Feng didn't give the matter much thought before he instructed Zero Wing's main force members to train in the tower during their free time and to ignore level grinding and raiding monster dens.

Unlocking their Mana Bodies was far more important than raiding monster dens and level grinding. Furthermore, they had unlocked a considerable percentage of their Mana Bodies after consuming the Exotic Legacy Potions they had obtained from Poison City. Normally, unlocking their Mana Bodies would require, at most, two full weeks, but with the tower's third floor unlocked, they could accomplish the feat in even less time.

Once all of Zero Wing's main force members unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential, the team's grinding efficiency would improve. Securing the Demonwolf den that housed the medium teleportation point would also become easier.

With his Guildmates desperately training, Shi Feng made his way to the tower's second floor to begin his ascent.

He had reached his limit during his last visit to the Extraordinary Tower's second floor, unable to improve further regardless of how hard he had tried. Even after creating Sword's Transmigration, he hadn't been able to reach the top of the second floor's staircase and had been thrown after reaching the 30th step.

Now, however, he had fully unlocked his Mana Body and gained a newfound understanding of Mana. He had even learned a Mana Technique, and he was ready to challenge the second floor again to push himself through that final barrier.

Neither his Tier 4 Promotion Quest nor the Divine Dragon's trial would be easy to complete. If he failed, he would suffer unimaginable consequences. Fortunately, both trials focused on testing players' individual strength.

Advancing through the Realms of Truth would undoubtedly provide immense help in both upcoming trials. This was why he had decided to activate the Extraordinary Tower's third floor now.

Controlling his emotions, Shi Feng climbed the first step on the second floor's staircase. Two silver-armored Swordsmen then appeared, charging at him with the intent to kill.

As Shi Feng made his way to the Extraordinary Tower's third floor, a group of Level 110 experts arrived before Stone Forest City's gates, causing a commotion at the city's main entrance.

"So, this is Zero Wing's Stone Forest City?" an elegant, middle-aged man amidst the group commented as he gazed at the magnificent city before him. With a surprised tone, he continued, "It is truly extraordinary. With such dense Mana and natural terrain advantage, Wonder should've grown much stronger here."

"Don't forget our orders, Elder Hermit. We are not here to sightsee," a bald, middle-aged man in black robes scolded, rolling his eyes. "No matter how much stronger she's grown, Wonder must return with us. The time for her willful rebellion has come to an end!"

"I know. Isn't that why I tagged along in the first place?" Hermit replied. Instead of getting upset at the bald man's comment, he breathed a deep sigh as he led his team into Stone Forest City.

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Chapter 2594 – Half-step Grandmaster Stone Forest City, Candlelight Trading Firm:

Following the NPC, Hermit and the bald man arrived at one of the Basic Meditation Rooms on the trading firm's top floor. They were greeted by the sight of a woman in luxurious, dark blue robes and enveloped in a faint layer of Mana. The woman was steadfastly focused on brewing a potion, her every action smooth and dexterous.

A short moment later, the woman lifted her hand, holding a potion that radiated dense Mana.

"She can brew the Master ranked Advanced Magic Resistance Potion so easily?"

"She must not be far from becoming a Grandmaster Alchemist."

The scene had astonished Hermit and his companion.

Master ranked Magic Resistance Potions were quite rare and costly on the market. They could, after all, enable Tier 3 players to roam Level 100-plus maps with harsh environments. However, Master ranked Advanced Magic Resistance Potions were even stronger. Not only could they help Tier 2 players survive in the severe environments in Level 100- plus maps, but the potion's effects would also last 24 full hours.

Level 100-plus maps had abundant resources, particularly those Level 110 and above, but their environments were severe and dangerous. Only Tier 3 players could survive in these maps without aid. Unfortunately, the various powers had too few Tier 3 experts at this stage of the game, and they had to rely on their Tier 2 members to gather resources for their development. Hence, the demand for Master ranked Advanced Magic Resistance Potions was incredibly high.

However, crafting Master ranked Advanced Magic Resistance Potions wasn't easy. Even a Master Alchemist wouldn't have more than a 30% success rate, and the potions took a long time to brew. Including the current rarity of Master Alchemists, there wasn't enough supply of these potions to meet demand.

Silent Wonder, on the other hand, could effortlessly brew these potions. Moreover, she had completed her last potion with astounding speed. She was efficient enough to take on the work of three or four Master Alchemists. With those skills, she was likely on the brink of becoming a Grandmaster Alchemist.

Rather than Silent Wonder's alchemy standards, Hermit and the bald man were far more surprised to see that she had reached Level 111. She was actually one level higher than they were…

"It seems the rumors calling Stone Forest City a sacred leveling ground were true, after all," Hermit muttered, staring at the level displayed above Silent Wonder's head in shock.

Silent Wonder wasn't a pure combat player. Although players could gain EXP through their subclasses, they didn't earn nearly as much as combat players, who relentlessly grinded monsters in the fields.

Despite that, Silent Wonder had still surpassed both of them. This fact alone made it clear how extraordinary a Guild Zero Wing was.

"Fifth Uncle, Elder Hermit, isn't there still some time before the family competition begins? What's with the sudden visit?" Silent Wonder asked, curious to see the two people enter the room.

The Azure Chamber of Commerce held a competition between its main shareholder families once a year on the same date. The next competition would begin in six days. Even if her family intended to escort her to the western continent, she had expected they'd only show up the day before. She had no clue why they'd show up so early without prior notice. Moreover, Hermit, the man responsible for Demonstone Town's safety, had come to see her. These two didn't seem like they were simply here to escort her.

There is indeed still some time before the competition, but that's not the only reason we've come," the middle-aged man informed her. "I'm sure you are aware that the Zeus Corporation's support is a large part of the reason Azure enjoys its current success."

"Has something happened with the Zeus Corporation?" Silent Wonder asked.

The Zeus Corporation was one of the top ten corporations in the world. The corporation's support was also a large part of the reason that the Azure Chamber of Commerce had grown over the years and achieved its current status in God's Domain. Moreover, the Zeus Corporation had a considerable portion of the Super Guild, Violet Sword's shares.

Violet Sword was relatively ancient, with over a century of history. It was one of the oldest Super Guilds to rise in the virtual gaming world. Its long history was only second to the Five Great Super Guilds, and the Guild's relationship with the Zeus Corporation was why Azure had developed so smoothly on the western continent.

"That's right. Violet Sword urgently needs Lifestyle Masters, so Zeus has decided that Azure will offer support. Since you are the greatest talent among our family's younger generation, you cannot avoid developing in Violet Sword. We have come to escort you to the Guild's headquarters," the bald, middle-aged man explained, nodding.

"Develop in Violet Sword? But…" Silent Wonder was stunned.

"I know you wish to remain in Zero Wing, seeing as it has helped you so much." Helplessly, the bald man continued, "However, you know how much the Zeus Corporation has helped Azure. Zeus's help is the very reason that Azure maintains its hold on a Grade 1 ore vein. You are one of the Lifestyle Masters the corporation handpicked. If you don't go, not only will our family lose Zeus's support, but we might also lose our hold on that vein, which Azure relies on to survive!"

The Zeus Corporation was rich and powerful. It also commanded considerable strength and influence in the west. One word from the corporation is all it would take to throw the Azure Chamber of Commerce to the wolves.

"Can you give me some time to think, Fifth Uncle?" Silent Wonder hesitantly requested.

"We might have allowed you to do as you wish until now, but this concerns the family's future! We cannot allow you to continue this willful behavior anymore!" the bald man snapped. "Once the family competition has ended, you will travel to Violet Sword to continue your development! Take this time to prepare. You don't need to worry about your situation with Zero Wing. We will help you settle it."

With that, the bald man and Hermit turned and left the room, leaving Silent Wonder stupefied.

After leaving the Candlelight Trading Firm, the two men headed straight for Zero Wing's Residence.

"Don't you think you're being a little too impatient, Wushang? We should've given Wonder some time to accept the situation," Hermit commented, sending a sidelong glance at his companion.

"Accept it? Do you assume I don't want to?" the bald man, Long Wushang, solemnly replied, offering a bitter smile. The Zeus Corporation has given us an ultimatum. In fact, the corporation has already delivered the other families' younger members to train with Violet Sword as a means to harass the Long Family."

"Even so, I'm afraid Wonder will not go obediently," Hermit said.

"With as stubborn as she is, persuading her will be difficult. That's why we're going to meet with Zero Wing. As long as Zero Wing willingly lets her go, she'll be easier to convinceLong Wushang said.

"What if Zero Wing refuses? You must realize that the Guild is not to be trifled with," Hermit worriedly countered.

"Isn't that why you're here?" Long Wushang replied, rolling his eyes. He shifted his gaze toward the nearby Guild Residence, sneering as he continued, "Zero Wing doesn't have a choice. If Zero Wing refuses to let Wonder go, it will suffer the Zeus Corporation's wrath!"

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Chapter 2595 – True Ascension Realm

Lost Town, Extraordinary Tower's second floor:

As Shi Feng ascended the staircase to the third floor, more and stronger Swordsmen continued to appear. On the 1st step, he had only faced two Silver Swordsmen. When he reached the 89th step, his opponents were four Golden Swordsmen.

Not only had all of these Golden Swordsmen commanded combat standards nearly on par with the Refinement Realm, but all four had reached the Truth Realm, as well. Combining both aspects, their combat power was far stronger than ordinary Refinement Realm experts. Moreover, the four Golden Swordsmen's coordination was as seamless as if they shared one mind. There were no gaps in their offense or defense, and they all possessed incredible Basic Attributes. Even Shi Feng struggled to cope with the Golden Swordsmen's assault.

If he hadn't had Sword's Transmigration to defend himself, these Golden Swordsmen would've long since thrown him back down the staircase.

I can easily handle these Swordsmen one-on-one, but avoiding their coordinated attacks with the physique of a Tier 1 player is impossible. It seems my only option is to force my way through!

After three minutes of fighting these four Golden Swordsmen, Shi Feng realized that continuing this battle was a waste of time. He couldn't find any weaknesses to take advantage of. The only method he could think of to reach the next step was to force his way past these Swordsmen.

Following which, Shi Feng stepped forward and sucked in a deep breath. He then raised the Abyssal Blade above his head, gathering Mana around the weapon.

A phantom of a gigantic greatsword immediately appeared above him. Although the Extraordinary Tower suppressed his physique to that of Tier 1, it did nothing to hamper his Mana Body. He could easily command his own Mana in combat.

In retaliation, the four Golden Swordsmen launched a joint attack, aiming for 16 of Shi Feng's weak points. Before they had a chance to strike, Shi Feng swung down the Abyssal Blade.

Lightshadow!

Boom!

After the phantom greatsword's descent, all four Golden Swordsmen stumbled back several steps, falling out of formation. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shi Feng charged at the nearest opponent.

His target reacted quickly. Although the Golden Swordsman hadn't regained its posture, it used a horizontal slash in an attempt to stop Shi Feng's charge.

However, Shi Feng didn't give the Golden Swordsman a chance to defend itself as his Sacred Sword transformed into a streak of light, deflecting the horizontal slash. He then thrust the Abyssal Blade at the Golden Swordsman's chest.

Peng!

Sparks flew as the Fragmented Legendary Weapon collided with the Golden Swordsman's armor, shoving it back a few more steps before it fell. Finally, Shi Feng tore a hole in the four Golden Swordsmen's formation.

Now!

With his target on the ground, Shi Feng used Void Steps to confuse the three remaining Golden Swordsman and escape their encirclement. He then leaped onto the 90th step.

The moment Shi Feng landed on the 90th step, a Swordsman in black robes appeared before him. This Black Swordsman then thrust his weapon at Shi Feng.

The thrust was surprisingly powerful, and the instant the Black Swordsman's blade shot forward, it transformed into numerous particles of light that shot toward Shi Feng. It was impossible to tell which attack was real and which was fake.

An Advanced Combat Technique? Shi Feng's expression darkened when he recognized the move as a combat technique.

This Black Swordsman's Basic Attributes and combat standards were even higher than the Golden Swordsmen Shi Feng had just faced. In fact, the Black Swordsman was on the cusp of reaching the Flowing Water Realm. Combined with its Advanced Combat Technique, Shi Feng was no match for this opponent with just a Tier 1 physique.

Of course, this disadvantage wasn't enough to make Shi Feng give up. Instead, he brandished Killing Ray in response.

Sword's Transmigration!

The instant the two weapons met, a deafening boom echoed throughout the second floor. The impact was so powerful that Shi Feng stumbled back down to the 89th step. He hadn't had time to readjust his posture, and the four Golden Swordsmen he had left behind subsequently threw him back down to the base of the second floor's staircase.

The 90th step's Black Swordsman is amazing. I saw no excess movements, and it perfectly integrated an Advanced Combat Technique. Not even Domain Realm experts could find any opening to take advantage of and would be forced to face its attacks head-on.

Shi Feng wasn't disappointed about returning to square one. Actually, he seemed rather excited. The Black Swordsman had highlighted some of his own flaws.

He had reached the Realm of Truth's Ascension Realm, and his every action resembled a combat technique, but they weren't. His movements lacked the power of combat techniques; they only possessed the deception of true combat techniques.

To put it simply, he hadn't made much progress in the Ascension Realm, and his foundations were unsteady. He had only grasped the vague concept of the realm, lacking its crucial concepts.

The Black Swordsman, on the other hand, stood firmly in the Ascension Realm.

Because of this, Shi Feng couldn't yet ascend to the Extraordinary Tower's third floor, despite having reached the Ascension Realm.

If he could gain even a portion of the Black Swordsman's mastery over the Ascension Realm and perfectly integrate Basic Combat Techniques with his every action, his combat power would definitely rise by a large margin.

Meanwhile, during the time Shi Feng was reflecting on his own flaws, a few other Zero Wing members were sent flying down the second floor's staircase as well.

"I did it! I finally did it!" Shadow Sword shouted ecstatically as he looked at the dense Mana his body radiated.

Turtledove, Alluring Summer, and the others who had fallen down the stairs similarly radiated dense Mana. They had obviously unlocked their Mana Bodies' full potential.

Moreover, Blue Frost, Flying Shadow, Stubborn Bone, and a few other Zero Wing members, who had only begun to unlock their mana Bodies, revealed excited expressions. They had made significant progress during their climb on the Extraordinary Tower's second-floor staircase.

Training in the Extraordinary Tower is really this effective? Shi Feng looked at the players around him, astonished.

While the Extraordinary Tower's Mana provided quite a bit of help to players developing their Mana control, Shi Feng didn't think it'd be such an effective tool in helping them unlock their Mana Bodies. Learning the rules and how to manipulate Mana wasn't an easy task, not to mention adapting those methods to one's Mana Body.

Shi Feng estimated that although Shadow Sword and the rest had been close to unlocking all of their Mana Bodies' potential, they should've still needed three to five days to reach 100%.

And yet, they had succeeded in less than half a day…

If every one of Zero Wing's main force members could make this much progress, every one of them would fully unlock their Mana Bodies in less than 10 days, becoming true powerhouses in God's Domain.

Just as Shi Feng turned his attention back to the second floor's staircase, however, he received a call from Melancholic Smile.

"Guild Leader, Azure's representatives have come to our Residence. They wish to speak with you about taking Wonder to develop in the west's Violet Sword. They're hoping we won't 'hinder her future' and just let her go. They visited Wonder before coming here, too, but it seems Wonder's reaction wasn't positive," Melancholic Smile reported.

Violet Sword, huh?" Shi Feng could not contain his smile. "Azure is certainly crafty."

"Will you meet with them?" Melancholic Smile asked.

"That won't be necessary. Have Hell Rush send them away. Also, have him convey a message; I'll personally take Wonder to visit Violet Sword after the family competition to have a proper conversation with the Super Guild's people, so they don't need to bother!" Shi Feng calmly stated.

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Chapter 2596 – Mighty Zero Wing, Times Have Changed Stone Forest City, Zero Wing's Residence:

Long Wushang and Hermit sat by the French window, clearly unhappy, in Zero Wing's large, luxurious reception room.

"So you're saying that Guild Leader Black Flame has no intention of meeting us, Commander Rush?" Long Wushang demanded, glaring at Hell Rush, who had just notified them of Shi Feng's reply.

"That's right. He knows what you wish to discuss and requested that I relay a message. Once the family competition is over, he will personally take Silent Wonder to visit Violet Sword, so you don't have to bother," Hell Rush coolly informed the two men, nodding.

The message stunned both of them, particularly Long Wushang.

Long Wushang had considered many possible outcomes before visiting Zero Wing's Residence, and had prepared a variety of arguments to persuade Shi Feng to let Silent Wonder go. However, he never considered that Shi Feng would simply refuse to meet with them, turning them away…

However, what truly surprised the bald man was the fact that Hell Rush had followed Shi Feng's instructions, conveying the message personally.

The alliance between Netherworld Empire and Zero Wing was no longer a secret among the various superpowers, especially after the battle at the Dark World's Teleportation Gate. That battle had exposed the relationship between the two Guilds.

Hell Rush, however, was a famous Slaughtering God on the western continent. He even commanded Netherworld Empire's strongest trump legion. Even Violet Sword's Guild Leader would have to take him seriously, yet, he obediently played the role of Shi Feng's messenger…

"Good! Since Guild Leader Black Flame understands the situation, we won't overstay our welcome!" Long Wushang decided after calming himself. He then stood to leave the room with Hermit.

After they left Zero Wing's Residence, the air around Long Wushang dropped a few degrees, becoming so cold that nearby players shivered. Even the Azure experts that had tagged along shuddered as Long Wushang's frosty aura swept over them

"To think that even the famous Hell Rush would obey Black Flame…. I hadn't expected Zero Wing to have such a close relationship with Netherworld Empire. Violet Sword might make concessions if they find out about this," Hermit surmised, glancing at the twisted expression his comrade was making.

"Concessions?" Long Wushang laughed. "I admit that Zero Wing is clearly close with Netherworld Empire, but after all is said and done, they are only allies. Zero Wing has barely any power in the west, while Violet Sword is a titan. It is obvious who holds the advantage on the western continent. How much help would Netherworld Empire possibly be willing to offer Zero Wing?

"Moreover, this matter involves Violet Sword's future and prestige. The Guild won't budge just because of Netherworld Empire's interference. Violet Sword aims to join the Five Great Super Guilds, after all. So what if Zero Wing and Netherworld Empire are close allies?

"And as for Black Flame's plan to negotiate with Violet Sword personally, that's nothing more than fool's talk!"

"Regardless, we have, more or less, completed our goals here. Will you return now?" Hermit asked.

"Of course, I am returning,". Long Wushang growled, sneering at Zero Wing's Residence. "Violet Sword has already warned the Long Family. Since Black Flame wants to be stubborn, he can't blame me for passing his message on to Violet Sword. I can't wait to see his confidence vanish!"

Long Wushang then left Stone Forest City and promptly returned to the western continent. He planned to inform the rest of his family and Violet Sword of everything that had happened.

Shortly after Long Wushang's group left, Silent Wonder received news of Shi Feng's reply.

"You're not really planning to visit Violet Sword, are you, Guild Leader?" Silent Wonder asked as she watched Shi Feng's image on the screen before her.

Refusing to meet with her fifth uncle might have been fine, but Shi Feng was playing with fire by declaring that he'd resolve the matter personally.

Zero Wing had become a titan in the east, but its roots were still weak on the western continent. Trying to convince the Zeus Corporation and Violet Sword to abandon their plans would be impossible with the power Zero Wing currently commanded.

If this matter weren't handled carefully, Zero Wing could become the Zeus Corporation's enemy, which wouldn't be good news for the Guild.

"I've already committed to it, so naturally, I'll pay Violet Sword a visit," Shi Feng declared. "And we'll be going in style!"

"Going in style?" Silent Wonder could not help but wonder if Shi Feng had finally gone mad.

They were talking about Violet Sword, and the meeting venue would be in the west. Once the Super Guild learned about today's events, whether or not they reached Violet Sword's headquarters alive would be a problem, not to mention arriving in style.

"I've heard that Azure's younger generation has been invited to train with Violet Sword? Since that is the case, you should take a break from potion making and focus on training in the Lost Town," Shi Feng said, paying Silent Wonder's exasperated expression no mind. "We'll show your family and Violet Sword Zero Wing's strength!"

"But there are only a few days left before the family competition. I'm afraid it's too late to start training now…" Silent Wonder complained.

Her trust in Shi Feng's abilities, particularly his ability to help players level up, was unwavering. He had proven this with Dark Rhapsody and Deity Society's main force members.

However, the upcoming competition wouldn't be in the form of a standard duel between players. Rather, it would be a competition of combat standards and techniques.

The Azure Chamber of Commerce considered weapons and equipment to be external strength. The chamber was powerful enough that acquiring the best items was only a matter of time. Hence, Azure didn't need its younger members to rely on items, but their potential.

However, one couldn't just improve their combat standards and combat techniques in a short time. They would have to train arduously for long periods.

Now, there were only six days left until the family competition. Seeking a qualitative transformation within such a short time was simply unrealistic.

Moreover, while her combat talent was outstanding among Azure's younger generation, she was nowhere close to a match for the top geniuses that devoted themselves to combat.

From what she had learned during the previous competition in Demonstone Town, two of the younger generation were already close to the Domain Realm. One individual had already reached the Domain Realm. In contrast, she had only reached the Half-step Void Realm standard. There was no way she could defeat those geniuses.

"I know, but beggars can't be choosers. Besides, combat comes in various forms," Shi Feng said, realizing Silent Wonder's concerns. "In any case, just make your way here. I've already given you access to the Lost Town. You can head to the Residence to purchase a Transfer Scroll."

"Alright, I'll leave immediately," Silent Wonder agreed. Since Shi Feng was so confident, she had no choice but to follow his wishes. She had grown massively during her stay with Zero Wing, and she couldn't possibly sully the Guild's name. Following which, she left the Candlelight Trading Firm and made her way to Zero Wing's Residence.

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Chapter 2597 – Changes to the Lost Town Lost Town, Zero Wing's Residence:

With a flash of light, Silent Wonder arrived in the Residence's plaza, looking worried.

She was already at the Half-step Void Realm standard, and crossing that barrier soon was entirely possible. A single flash of inspiration is all she would need, especially in her current state. She had already refined her control and pushed her five senses to their limits. Making a breakthrough in a single battle was likely.

Even if she did, however, she'd, at most, reach the Void Realm before the family competition began. Her combat standards still wouldn't compare to Azure's combat geniuses. Thus, she struggled to understand why Shi Feng suddenly wanted her to train in the Lost Town.

This wasn't her first visit to the town, and she was aware of the Extraordinary Tower's astounding effects. The tower was the very reason she had reached the Truth Realm, although reaching the Ascension Realm was still a major challenge for her. In fact, reaching the Ascension Realm would be much harder than reaching the Void Realm.

"Huh? This place…"

Before she had even exited the teleportation array, however, the scenery dumbfounded Silent Wonder.

Many of Zero Wing's members fought translucent phantom clones both within and outside of the Residence. Their battles were fierce, and some even met their demise. Meanwhile, the Zero Wing members watching from the side seemed envious…

However, what truly surprised Silent Wonder was the incredibly low Mana density within the Lost Town. She couldn't even sense the flow of Mana around her. Conversely, the Mana within her felt far more apparent than usual. She also found it easier to manipulate. Moreover, her mind didn't feel clogged in the Lost Town like it did in most Mana deficient environments.

She knew exactly how valuable such an environment was.

The various powers' Tier 3 experts were all busy, desperately hunting for methods to unlock their Mana Bodies effectively, but perceiving the Mana within their bodies was incredibly difficult, let alone manipulate it.

The Lost Town's environment made it easier for players to notice their own Mana. Naturally, this would be immensely helpful as they worked to unlock their Mana Bodies' potential.

Even so, Silent Wonder shook her head, returning to her prior thoughts.

While the Lost Town's training environment had improved, she still only had six days left. Since travel to the western continent would require a full day, she only had five days to train. Even in such a useful environment, trying to unlock her Mana Body in five days was asking for the impossible.

When Silent Wonder entered the Extraordinary Tower, however, she was shocked again.

If the Lost Town were a precious training ground, the Extraordinary Tower was sacred, especially to players trying to increase their Mana control. In the tower, she could sense the various Mana elements around her and their movement patterns. It felt like nowhere else in God's Domain.

"What do you think? Do you think you can unlock your Mana Body's full potential before the family competition now?" Shi Feng asked as he approached Silent Wonder, smiling when he saw her dazed expression.

God's Domain offered a variety of ways to increase one's combat power, particularly after players reached Tier 3. The benefits Tier 3 players could gain by improving their Mana Control were in no way lesser than what they could gain by training their combat standards.

"I can train here regularly?" Silent Wonder asked.

This wasn't the first time she had stood in the tower, but it had changed drastically. She found it truly hard to believe that she could spend all her time training in such a sacred place. This environment was astonishing, and it had to come at a high price.

"Of course," Shi Feng confirmed, nodding.

He understood Silent Wonder's concerns, and maintaining the Extraordinary Tower was costly. After activating the Extraordinary Tower's third floor, he had to spend 20,000 Magic Crystals per day to keep the third floor's divine runes active. No first-rate Guild could afford the expense, but it wouldn't be a problem for Zero Wing. Zero Wing was more than capable of keeping the Extraordinary Tower running at full power every day.

"Although I can't make any promises, I should have a high chance of succeeding before the competition," Silent Wonder said after giving the matter some thought. "However, are you sure you won't reconsider visiting Violet Sword, Guild Leader? Violet Sword is the only one harassing my family on the surface, but it's backed by the Zeus Corporation in this. If the situation isn't handled carefully, our Guild might not be allowed on the western continent anymore…"

Thanks to her experiments and the ancient potion Shi Feng had given her, she had unlocked over 30% of her Mana Body. If she focused on training in the Extraordinary Tower, reaching 100% within five days was definitely plausible.

However, the family competition was a small matter. The Zeus Corporation was the real problem.

The west's Guilds under the Zeus Corporation's control weren't limited to the Azure Chamber of Commerce and Violet Sword. The corporation had significant shares in a few adventurer alliances, as well. Even without Violet Sword's strength, Zeus could easily destroy a superpower in the west by simply issuing a bounty.

Meanwhile, most of Zero Wing's power lay in Cold Spring Forest. The Guild had far less influence outside of the neutral map. There were also quite a few superpowers targeting Zero Wing in the east, not to mention the west.

"As long as you can do it, it's fine. Don't worry about the Zeus Corporation. If they really want a fight in the end, I don't mind giving them one," Shi Feng said, brimming with confidence in his Guild.

"That's right! If the Zeus Corporation goes too far, we'll prove that Zero Wing isn't to be trifled with!" Aqua Rose commented as she approached. "That's why you don't have to worry about anything, Wonder. Just focus on unlocking your Mana Body. You mustn't let those bastards look down on Zero Wing."

Silent Wonder was touched by her companion's assurances, although their comments still rendered her speechless.

It was enough of a problem that Shi Feng, Zero Wing's Guild Leader, liked to cause trouble, but now, Aqua Rose had picked up the habit. They were talking about one of the top 10 corporations in the entire world, not an opponent to be casually provoked.

After Shi Feng gave Silent Wonder some tips to unlock her Mana Body, he sent Aqua Rose and the other Guild members with fully unlocked Mana Bodies to Zero Wing's Residence. He then began to plan the raid on the Demonwolf Den that housed the medium teleportation gate. Once they secured it, Zero Wing would have another open path to travel between the two main continents.

Some time later, 12 players gathered in the Residence's spacious plaza. Although there weren't many of them, the collective Mana they radiated substantially increased the Mana density in the plaza.

"Guild Leader, everyone's here, but I'm afraid that raiding the Demonwolf den you mentioned will be difficult with just 12 of us and those Personal Guards…" Aqua Rose said.

For the various superpowers, having 12 Tier 3 experts with fully unlocked Mana Bodies and several dozen Tier 3 Personal Guards was definitely something to be proud of. God's Domain's powers would even consider the force nearly invincible, but they were about to face the monsters in the Demonwolf den Shi Feng targeted.

According to Fire Dance's scouting reports, the Demonwolf den was home to more than 50,000 monsters, with Level 120 Lords being the weakest among them. Many of these monsters were even ordinary Grand Lords and Grand Lords with special Bloodlines. Moreover, the den had a particularly severe environment. Even Fire Dance, who had already unlocked her Mana Body's full potential, had nearly lost her life during her scouting mission.

"It would agree with you, but don't we still have a Tier 4 Personal Guard?" Shi Feng countered, chuckling as he gestured to the fully armed Versailles behind him.

"Him? But his level…" Aqua Rose only felt concern when she looked at the elderly NPC. Versailles might have an imposing aura, but she couldn't help the feeling that he would be unreliable.

While Tier 4 NPCs were very powerful, Versailles was only a Secret-Silver Guard. At best, he could hold his ground against an ordinary Mythic monster of the same level, but the old man was only Level 112, which was even lower than the gathered players. How was he supposed to help them fight Level 120-plus Mythic monsters or Grand Lord ranked Mutated Demonwolves that rivaled Mythic monsters?

The rest of the team worried, as well. They could now afford to risk their Personal Guards' lives, but resurrecting a fallen guard would still require the precious Water of Life. It wouldn't be a laughing matter if all of these Personal Guards fell in battle.

"Let's go. You'll understand when the time comes," Shi Feng dismissed the matter, still chuckling. He then led the team to the Demonwolf Den.

Meanwhile, on the western continent, Long Wushang had returned to the Azure Chamber of Commerce's Residence and relayed Shi Feng's message to his family's Elders and Grand Elders.

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Chapter 2598 – Clever Use of Personal Guards?

Winter Empire, Winter City, Azure Chamber of Commerce's Residence:

The Long Family's Elders and Grand Elders sat within a luxurious, top-floor meeting room, all wearing solemn expressions. If a Tier 3 player entered the room, they'd shudder with fear upon sensing these individuals' chilly auras.

"What arrogance! Zero Wing is too full of itself!"

"That's right! It is simply responsible for a few achievements in the east, yet it assumes it can stand on the same level as Violet Sword in the west! It's ridiculous!"

"Zero Wing wants to negotiate with Violet Sword? Does the Guild think it rules the western continent?"

The Long Family's Elders and Grand Elders were furious when they heard Long Wushang's report.

They might've understood if Zero Wing had only refused to let Silent Wonder go. They all knew that the Guild must have invested a lot of resources in the girl's development, and according to Long Wushang's report, she was very close to becoming a Grandmaster Alchemist.

The importance of a Grandmaster Alchemist to a Guild went without saying. A single Grandmaster could be responsible for an entire Guild's prosperity.

The best potions currently on the market were Master rank. Obtaining a Grandmaster Potion was unthinkable at this stage of the game. Any random Grandmaster Potion would be immensely useful, and if a Guild could mass-produce such potions, that Guild would have an unimaginable advantage. Hence, they would've understood if Zero Wing had tried to fight for her.

However, Shi Feng hadn't stopped with a refusal to hand Silent Wonder over. He had also declared that Zero Wing would handle the situation, cutting Azure out. It was no more than calling them all incompetent!

"Since Zero Wing has had made the promise, we'll wash our hands of this matter for now. Once Zero Wing embarrasses itself, it will learn when to take a step back," the keen-witted, middle-aged man in the seat of honor said. "But what are Wonder's thoughts on this, Old Five?"

"Wonder is quite hesitant, Big Bro, but once Zero Wing embarrasses itself, I doubt she'll sit by and watch her Guild and family fall into ruin. I am sure she'll head to Violet Sword to continue her development," Long Wushang surmised after giving the matter some thought.

"That makes things simple. All we need to do is let things progress. While Zero Wing might be powerful enough to cause waves on the eastern continent, it can do nothing in the west. I realize that we don't wish to tie our family's elites to the Zeus Corporation, the company has chosen to use us as an example to unify the powers under its command. We have no way out of this mess," the clever man said, sighing.

The Elders and Grand Elders in the room fell silent.

The Long Family had become Azure's leading family and enjoyed untold glory on the surface, but in truth, it faced increasing pressure. If the Long Family could not continue to grow stronger, only an endless abyss would await them in the end. After all, the Zeus Corporation only supported the Azure Chamber of Commerce; it didn't care who was in charge.

As the clever man had said, Zero Wing couldn't accomplish anything on the western continent. All the Long Family needed to do was sit back and watch the show.

While the Long Family's Elders met, Shi Feng and his party finally reached the dangerous canyon within the east's Demonwolf Mountain Range after some time traveling on their Flying Mounts.

The canyon was full of Level 120-plus Demonwolves. Quite a few Grand Lord ranked Mutated Crimson Demonwolves and Three-headed Demonwolves rested on the canyon's broken cliffs, and two twenty-meter-tall, Mythic ranked Three-eyed Ice Demonwolves rested before a cave entrance, both radiating powerful, frosty auras.

[Ice Demonwolf] (Demonic Creature, High Lord)

Level 123

HP 63,000,000/63,000,000

[Three-headed Demonwolf] (Demonic Creature, Grand Lord) Level 124

HP 540,000,000/540,000,000

[Mutated Crimson Demonwolf] (Demonic Creature, Grand Lord) Level 125

HP 1,200,000,000/1,200,000,000

[Three-eyed Ice Demonwolf] (Demonic Creature, Mythic)

Level 127

HP 3,100,000,000/3,100,000,000

When they saw the countless monsters, Zero Wing's members gasped.

They had already learned about the incredible number of extremely powerful Demonwolves in the canyon from Fire Dance's report. Still, they couldn't help but shudder upon seeing the monsters for themselves. This looked like more of a Demonwolf city than a canyon.

Even a team with over 5,000 Level 120, Tier 3 players would struggle to raid this Demonwolf den, much less their team of 12 and several dozen Tier 3 Personal Guards.

With just a glance, they counted more than 300 Three-headed Demonwolves and Mutated Crimson Demonwolves, and the Grand Lords guarded every entrance into the canyon. Two Three-headed Ice Demonwolves also stood guard at the mouth of the cave.

The ice-type Mana the two Level 126 Mythic monsters radiated was no laughing matter, and since all of the team's players had fully unlocked their Mana Bodies, they could sense how much Mana the two monsters radiated. They felt as if they were staring at two gigantic mountains, not just Mythic monsters.

Enveloped in such overwhelming ice-type Mana, manipulating the ambient Mana would be impossible. Although they could use their own Mana in combat, their Mana would be suppressed, and they wouldn't be able to exhibit their Skills and Spells' full power.

"Guild Leader, must we really clear out these Demonwolves?" Cola asked. He had wanted to test his new equipment, but he couldn't help his nervous gulp when he saw the Demonwolves here. "Even if we rely on the Personal Guards during the fight, I doubt we'll have an easy time…"

"These Demonwolves must be dealt with, but we're not relying on the Personal Guards. We'll be doing the cleaning ourselves," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.

"We will?" His Guild Leader's plan surprised Cola.

Even working with their Personal Guards, they'd still have a difficult time defeating these Demonwolves, yet Shi Feng informed them that they'd take out the monsters on their own. This had to be a joke.

"Mhm. The Demonwolves here are special. Not only are there so many, and they're strong, but they also have high combat standards. Moreover, this environment's Mana suppression is quite powerful, which makes using Skills and Spells incredibly difficult. Players will have to rely on their combat techniques here. Consider this another training ground. From today on, we'll train here," Shi Feng said, nodding. "Once you run out of Stamina and Concentration, return to training in the Extraordinary Tower and recuperate. When you've rested, return here. Clearing this area will be our main task for the next few days."

He had wanted to activate the medium teleportation point, boosting Zero Wing's development speed, as soon as possible.

However, Shi Feng's most recent battle on the Extraordinary Tower's second floor had made one thing clear; the Realms of Truth weren't as simple as he had initially assumed.

He had thought he had mastered a considerable portion of the Realms of Truth's principles, but in reality, he only knew the tip of the iceberg. He had never once truly exhibited the Realms of Truth's full potential during combat.

Meanwhile, Tier 3 was only a transition period for true powerhouses. The difference between their strength and that of ordinary experts would become more prominent as players reached Level 120 and began to challenge their Tier 4 Promotion Quests.

While Zero Wing had plenty of expert players, very few qualified to be called peak experts, and even fewer were apex experts that had reached the Domain Realm.

Although powerful weapons, equipment, and Bloodlines would be quite helpful during players' Tier 4 Promotion quests, their combat standards would be the deciding factor between completing the quest or not. This would be particularly true of players who challenged their Tier 4 Promotion Quests at a low level. They'd face much higher combat standard requirements than if they waited.

Since the Zeus Corporation was taking measures to consolidate its power, it was obvious that the various superpowers and major corporations had realized the significance of Tier 4. As a result, they were pooling their resources to nurture their peak and apex experts in preparation for their Tier 4 Promotion Quests.

In the past, the various superpowers had only realized how important Tier 4 was after a few apex experts had completed their Promotion Quests. However, due to the butterfly effect Shi Feng had caused, the superpowers now focused on training their high-tiered experts, rather than rely on zerg tactics as they had in his past life.

Hence, improving Zero Wing members' combat standards was of the utmost importance. If the various superpowers really were preparing their experts for the Tier 4 Promotion Quests, Zero Wing would be overpowered if it remained passive.

Aside from normal training, life-or-death battles with monsters was an absolute must if players wanted to grow stronger. Only by risking their lives in battle could players unlock more of their potential.

Now that Zero Wing had the Extraordinary Tower and the Demonwolf Mountain Range's special region in its grasp, he had to take advantage of these benefits.

"In that case, Guild Leader, why did we bring all of these Personal Guards?" Aqua Rose asked, confused.

It had taken a lot of manpower to secure so many powerful Personal Guards, yet Shi Feng didn't intend to use them in the fight. She didn't understand what he was trying to accomplish.

"They're here to watch us fight and help during crucial moments, saving our lives," Shi Feng seriously explained.

His statement left the rest of his team speechless. Was this the right way to use Personal Guards?

These Demonwolves were so powerful. Even if they fought alongside their Personal Guards, victory wasn't guaranteed, so how were these NPCs supposed to protect them?

"Since there are no more questions, let's begin our training!" Shi Feng declared, slashing Killing Ray through the empty air before him and sending a lightning bolt at a group of a dozen or so Demonwolves.

The attack startled over a thousand nearby monsters, and the Demonwolves turned to glare at Shi Feng's group, the rage in their eyes making Cola and the others shiver. Before the team could react, the thousand or so monsters charged toward them…

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Chapter 2599 – True Tier 4

Cola and the others grew nervous as the Demonwolves swarmed. Most of the monsters were only High Lord ranked Ice Demonwolves, but with their high levels, their Basic Attributes could rival that of Level 115 Great Lords. In other words, they had to face more than 1,000 Great Lords of the same level simultaneously, and every one of these monsters had the combat standards to reach the Trial Tower's third floor.

Moreover, quite a few Three-headed Demonwolves ran with this pack. These monsters moved like a powerful tsunami that could wipe out anything in its path.

As the Demonwolves moved closer, and Zero Wing's members prepared for battle, the pack split into two and surrounded the team.

Completing the encirclement, the Ice Demonwolves opened a path for their Grand Lord ranked brethren, allowing the Three-headed Demonwolves to move to the front.

"How intelligent are these monsters?!" Cola's eyes nearly fell from their sockets.

These Demonwolves moved more like a well-trained army than a bunch of Demonic Creatures, and this army had been specifically trained to target players.

Before Cola and the others could react, one of the Three-headed Demonwolves charged forth. Over a hundred Ice Demonwolves followed the Grand Lord, providing cover.

Cola immediately responded by charging forward and using Justice Roar on the Three-headed Demonwolf.

Just as the blinding light radiated from Cola, before he could land an attack, however, a playful look flashed in the Grand Lord's eyes, confusing the Guardian Knight.

Two Ice Demonwolves then appeared from behind the Grand Lord, ramming their heads into Cola.

Peng!

The Ice Demonwolves bounced off Cola's armor, flying back, and the MT's assault came to a grinding halt. Before Cola could regain his stance, the Three-headed Demonwolf s paw descended toward him, enveloped in an ink-black glow.

"Don't you dare think I'm that easy to kill!" Cola roared, reacting quickly and raising his shield to block the attack.

The instant he raised his shield, however, he was dumbfounded.

This time, three more Ice Demonwolves appeared from the Grand Lord's sides…

A two-pronged assault!

Despite the fact that Demonic Creatures shouldn't possess much intellect, these Demonwolves knew how to work together to launch complicated assaults. Moreover, their coordination was simply perfect. They had executed their strategy with flawless timing. Not even players could pull off such a tactic. It was as if these Demonwolves had practiced relentlessly to deal with him specifically.

Just as Cola thought all hope was lost, an Ice Wall rose up around him.

Boom!

The wall shook violently when the Three-headed Demonwolf and three Ice Demonwolves collided with it, but it held steady.

Stunned, Aqua Rose and the others glanced toward the origin of the Ice Wall's Mana.

None of them had been able to react to the Demonwolves' attacks in time to save Cola, but someone had cast Ice Wall around the MT just before the four monsters' attack landed. The Ice Wall was only a Tier 2 Spell, yet it had even stopped the Grand Lord ranked Three-headed Demonwolf. It was unbelievable!

Locating the caster, the team stared at Versailles, the elderly man behind Shi Feng.

However, to their surprise, there wasn't a magic array around the NPC or the crystalline staff he wielded, yet he had created the Ice Wall.

When players cast Spells, they first needed to form the necessary magic array. Even Instantaneous Spells required arrays to cast, and all magic arrays took time to form. Although Instantaneous Spells' arrays manifested much faster, time was still needed for their completion.

Versailles, however, had cast the Tier 2 Ice Wall without any magic arrays as if the Spell had taken shape with a thought. Moreover, his Ice Wall was astonishingly powerful.

Enraged, the Three-headed Demonwolf glared at Versailles. All three of the Grand Lord's heads opened their maws, and a twofold magic array began to form beneath the monster's feet.

After a brief pause, the three wolf heads spat a frightening storm, resembling a hurricane, which threatened to devour everyone in the area. No one had any time to dodge the attack.

In response, Versailles lifted his free hand and summoned a rock wall, isolating them from the Three-headed Demonwolf.

The powerful storm attack didn't even shake the rock wall. Even after exhausting its energy, the storm only cleaned the wall of loose dirt…

Cola and the others were flabbergasted.

That attack had undoubtedly been a Tier 3 Curse. Including the fact that the Three-headed Demonwolf was a Level 124 Grand Lord, the attack rivaled a full-powered hit from a Level 120 Mythic monster, yet Versailles had effortlessly blocked it…

Meanwhile, the Tier 4 NPC summoned stone spikes beneath the other two Three-headed Demonwolves, who were preparing a long-range ambush, and broke the other Grand Lords' concentration.

A Tier 4 NPC is actually this strong? Aqua Rose was utterly baffled as she watched.

She had thought Shi Feng was overestimating Versailles, who was only a Level 112 Secret-Silver Guard. He might be a Tier 4 NPC, but fighting this formidable Demonwolf army should still give him some trouble.

But after witnessing Versailles's performance, she understood why Shi Feng thought so highly of the elderly NPC.

Versailles had instantly cast three Spells to interrupt the three Grand Lords' attacks. In other words, he could triple instant-cast. Moreover, all three of his Spells were incredibly powerful, despite their low tier. Versailles was on a completely different level than the Tier 4 NPCs she had encountered before.

"Everyone, be more careful. Although we have Versailles' protection, it isn't foolproof. These Demonwolves are extraordinary. Not only are they incomparably cunning, but they also know how to take advantage of all sorts of opportunities. You need to be vigilant at all times," Shi Feng warned, chuckling when he saw his teammates' surprise.

Any NPC that could reach Tier 4 was a dragon among men. These individuals could protect entire cities without help. How could any of them possibly be weak?

Moreover, humans at Tier 4 were completely different from monsters at the same tier.

Humans needed to rely on techniques and Mana control to complete their Tier 4 Promotion Quests, but monsters could reach the tier as long as they and their Bloodline were sufficiently powerful. Hence, even if a Tier 4 human NPC was slightly lower-leveled than a Tier 4 monster, they could rely on their superior techniques to fill the gap. Furthermore, a Tier 4 Secret-Silver Guard's growth rate was by no means lacking.

Shi Feng's warning snapped everyone from their stupor, and a passionate flame began to bum in their eyes.

The Demonwolves before them were indeed extraordinary. That was clear after witnessing Cola's brief battle. Not only could these monsters chain their attacks, but they also knew how to target players' weak points. Most importantly, this wasn't a training session, but a life-threatening battle where they could exhibit their full potential.

This was a battlefield that all expert players dreamed of!

The 11 team members immediately cleared their minds and focused on the fight before them. Although their attention was on the Demonwolves in front of them, they kept an eye on the monsters around them, as well.

Shi Feng wasn't idle, either. He immediately charged at two of the Three-headed Demonwolves in the distance, trying to integrate his Basic Combat Techniques in his every movement.

Trying to use combat techniques with every action was incredibly difficult. When he had fought the Swordsmen on the Extraordinary Tower's second-floor staircase, he hadn't spared any attention or time for conducting such experiments. The tower had reduced his physique to that of a Tier 1 player, and he had barely been able to keep up with the second floor's Swordsmen as it was. If he had tried to combine combat techniques with his movements, his efforts would've yielded the opposite effect.

Fortunately, these Demonwolves were the perfect practice targets. Not only did they target players' weak points, but he could also maintain his Tier 3 physique during the fight. He would have more than enough energy to spare for practicing his combat technique integration.

Shi Feng proceeded to engage in a bitter battle with the two Three-headed Demonwolves and several hundred nearby Ice Demonwolves. Whenever he focused his attacks on the Grand Lords, the Ice Demonwolves pounced to intercept him. Some of the High Lords even used the chance to launch surprise attacks, preventing Shi Feng from using any of his Skills or Spells. He could only rely on combat techniques, which were faster, to defend himself.

As the battle progressed, Shi Feng grew increasingly familiar with using Basic Combat Techniques in combat.

Initially, he had only been able to execute a Basic Combat Technique perfectly once every dozen or so moves, but he gradually reduced that to five or six moves. As he did, his fight against the Three-headed Demonwolves became easier. Now, even his normal attacks were stronger than the Level 124 Grand Lords'. In fact, Shi Feng began to gain the advantage against the two Three-headed Demonwolves and several hundred Ice Demonwolves as the battle continued.

Aqua Rose and the others also improved with flying speed. At first, their fight with the Demonwolves had been arduous, and Versailles had had to rescue them from time to time. However, they began to learn how to use their environment, and now, all of their movements resembled combat techniques.

The team continued to train for five consecutive days. During that time, they traveled between the Demonwolf den and the Extraordinary Tower. Not only had all of the team members reached the Ascension Realm standard in the end, but Fire Dance, Violet Cloud, and Aqua Rose had also created customized Bronze Combat Techniques.

Everyone had also leveled with astonishing speed.

The Demonwolf den's monsters didn't drop loot, but they did grant abundant EXP. In addition, Shi Feng had sent the Personal Guards to clear out a portion of the den while everyone trained. As a result, the team members had leveled twice during the past five days. Unfortunately, due to the Demon God, Atlock's Soul Curse, Shi Feng had lost one of the two levels he had earned. Hence, he had only reached Level 118.

Sure enough, my combat power has risen considerably after integrating Basic Combat Techniques with my movements. Overall, both my offense and defense have improved. If I can do the same with Advanced Combat Techniques, I might be able to transcend tiers, Shi Feng thought as he fought three Three-headed Demonwolves simultaneously.

After five days of frantic training, he had finally merged Basic Combat Techniques with his movements. Now, he could effortlessly execute a Basic Combat Technique with every action. As a result, his strength had undergone a qualitative transformation, and he could now pass the 90th step on the Extraordinary Tower's second-floor staircase.

However, he still hit a roadblock on the 96th step during his fight with three Black Swordsmen. If he wished to defeat them, he'd have to become as powerful as the Black Swordsmen, integrating Advanced Combat Techniques in his movements.

Unfortunately, the feat was too difficult to accomplish as he was. Advanced Combat Techniques consumed a lot more Stamina and Concentration than Basic Combat Techniques. They were also far more complex. Executing an Advanced Combat Technique normally was already a challenge. Trying to use one with every action was beyond Shi Feng right now.

"Guild Leader, we're almost out of time. If we don't hurry to the western continent now, Wonder won't make it for the family competition," Aqua Rose announced when she realized Shi Feng was engrossed in his fight.

"It's already time?" Shi Feng felt as if time had passed too quickly. "Alright, let's get ready to return, then!"

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Chapter 2600 – Monstrous Upstarts West Continent, Frost Hills, Azure City:

As a Guild City in a Level 90 neutral map, Azure City played a transitional role for many of the Winter Empire's players as they prepared to travel to Level 100-plus maps. Including the fact that the city's ruling Guild, the Azure Chamber of Commerce, was one of trade and business, the city had become the largest trade hub in the empire. Many players and powers traveled to Azure City on business, and the city enjoyed easily over five million visitors per day.

A long line of players had formed at the city gates, waiting to enter, and from time to time, they saw gigantic Flying Mounts pass overhead, making the ordinary players in line jealous.

"Azure City is amazing. I've never seen Flying Mounts in other Guild Cities, yet so many have passed by while I've been in line!" an independent, Level 103 Berserker exclaimed as he watched a Two-headed Vulture soar past.

"There are usually quite a few Flying Mounts coming and going from Azure City every day, but there seem to be far more today. I've heard that Azure is hosting the competition for its younger generation and has invited several powers to watch. I assume those Flying Mounts belong to the invited powers' upper echelons," a Level 108 youth wearing a Guild Emblem explained.

"A competition among Azure's younger generation?" The comment confused the Berserker. "What's so great about that? Isn't it just a PvP tournament between a bunch of unknown upstarts? It's not even a competition between peak experts, yet all of these powers are attending with such fanfare."

"I take it you don't know much about Azure. Azure is a veteran Guild run by multiple families. It's main shareholders make their living through virtual reality games. Unlike the various superpowers' experts, who generally start training only after turning 15 or 16, Azure's younger generation start their training during childhood. They're all astonishingly strong, far stronger than the various superpowers' ordinary experts. Some of them are even stronger than the superpowers' peak experts," the Elementalist youth explained, rolling his eyes. "Moreover, this competition revolves around combat standards and techniques. You can learn plenty just by watching the fight. Why else would Azure's partnered powers bother showing up? I bet most of them have brought their younger talents to watch, as well."

"I heard that this year is going to be extraordinary. Many of Azure's younger members have been training with Violet Sword. A few days ago, Violet Sword even announced that someone from Azure's younger generation fought Wildfighter, one of the vice commanders for the chamber's strongest trump card, to a standstill. Violet Sword's upper echelons were stunned," a Level 110, Tier 3 Swordsman wearing a Guild Emblem similar to the Elementalist youth's said.

"Fought Wildfighter to a standstill? Who are you trying to fool? Wildfighter is one of the top 30 players on the God's Domain Experts List!" the independent Berserker protested, skeptical. "Wildfighter has been famous for over a decade and is a publicly acknowledged monster. I've heard that Wildfighter can hold his ground against a Level 110 Mythic monster by himself. How could one of Azure's youngsters possibly fight him to a standstill?"

Almost every Berserker player on the western continent knew about Wildfighter. For many Berserkers, he was a goal and idol. Naturally, this Level 103 Berserker was no exception.

"This is insider information. One of my friends is a core member in Violet Sword," the Level 110 Swordsman argued. "I wish I could watch the competition, too. Who knows? It might give me an idea of how to grow stronger."

One-on-one duels between peak experts were rare, and even when they happened, the various superpowers kept a tight lid on the matter. Ordinary players only got to watch peak experts in action when the various major powers or superpowers waged war against each other. However, large-scale battles weren't as useful when trying to improve one's combat standards.

Peak experts typically relied on their incredibly high Basic Attributes to overwhelm their opponents. They rarely used complex techniques in battle. When peak experts met on the battlefield, their fights were rarely one-on-one.

To put it simply, opportunities to watch two peak experts rely on techniques in a duel were invaluable. Many players spent big bucks to spectate.

While these several players chatted amongst themselves, a sharp cry rang through the air, echoing throughout the area.

Everyone turned to find the source of this cry, spotting a giant eagle with a wingspan of over twenty meters. The bird of prey was shrouded in a black fog as it drew closer to Azure City.

"Crap! That's Violet Sword's Netherflame Eagle! Violet Sword is attending the competition, too?"

"What a powerful aura! That eagle is nearly as strong as a Grand Lord!"

"Nearly? I've heard that the Netherflame Eagle can take down Grand Lords of the same level. Very few Flying Mounts in the east are as powerful."

Awe flashed in everyone's eyes as they spoke about the Flying Mount above.

A Flying Mount that rivaled Grand Lords of the same level was incredibly useful. As long as players had high enough DPS and that Flying Mount, killing Grand Lords in the fields with a small team was entirely possible. Furthermore, the Netherflame Eagle was fast enough to save players plenty of travel time.

As everyone discussed the Flying Mount, the Netherflame Eagle blurred as it flew to Azure's Residence within the city.

When the massive Flying Mount landed, over a dozen people jumped off its back. They were all Level 111, except for the white-haired old man that remained seated; he had already reached Level 112.

"Violet Sword has taught you everything you need to know. I hope you won't disgrace the Guild's good name. If you fail, you'd better not mention that I taught you. You won't get a second chance to train with Violet Sword, either!" the white-haired elder indifferently warned his travel companions.

"Don't worry, Instructor Torre. We'll show the Long Family how foolish they've been to decline your training," a silvereyed, blue-haired youth with a greatsword slung across his back respectfully promised.

"Good. I will be waiting in Holy Flame City. Do not disappoint your elders or me!" the white-haired elder said, nodding. His gaze held a hint of warmth as he looked down at the blue-haired boy.

Atop his Netherflame Eagle, the white-haired elder left the city. Meanwhile, the blue-haired youth's group immediately attracted the attention of Azure's members and upper echelons.

"Fifth Uncle, they've clearly grown a lot stronger during their training, especially Solitary Frost. I still can't believe he fought Wildfighter to a standstill. I've also heard that he has a favorable view of Yan Xiaoqian, and she has made great progress with her training. They won't be easy opponents," Burning Owl cautioned, astonished as he watched the group of youths in the middle of the plaza.

Burning Owl had thought he had a chance of securing one of the top three positions in the upcoming competition, but after seeing the other families' experts return from their training with Violet Sword, his confidence started to waver.

"Let's hope Silk Moon has improved as well. Otherwise, our family might struggle to rank among the top three," Long Wushang agreed, frowning.

The Long Family didn't expect to earn first place in this competition. The gap between their younger members' strength and the other families' participants was simply too large. Solitary Frost, in particular, was on an entirely different level, and many of the others had already reached the Void Realm.

Silk Moon, the Long Family's most talented combat player among the Long Family's younger generation, was the family's last hope.

Just as Solitary Frost's group was about to leave the plaza, and the crowd was about to disperse, everyone heard a loud humming from above the city, causing quite the commotion.

"What's that sound?"

"Is some kind of special event about to happen in Azure City?"

Everyone was curious about the humming sound, with many players emerging from hotels and bars to get a better look at its source.

When everyone found the sound's origin, however, they were all dumbfounded. A hundred-meter-long, steel behemoth flew toward the city as they watched.

"What's going on!? Is that a Flying Ship?!"

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Chapter 2601 – Zero Wing's Arrival, Competition Begins

The Flying Ship's arrival startled Azure City's players. Many of the powers that had come to watch Azure Chamber of Commerce's competition were stunned.

Aside from how rare Flying Ships were in God's Domain, its colossal size was shocking enough. Flying Mounts, which most players thought were gigantic, looked like children in comparison.

"Which power owns that Flying Ship? Doesn't showing up like this seem like grandstanding?"

"Has a Super Guild come to watch the competition?"

Azure City's players fell into heated discussions as they watched the rapidly approaching Flying Ship. The various powers' members, who had come to spectate Azure's competition, were especially taken aback. Everyone wanted to know who owned the airborne vessel.

Flying Mounts' aerial combat power was nothing compared to that of a Flying Ship. Such a vessel was also stronger than Flying Mounts in other aspects.

A Flying Ship could instantly elevate any ordinary Guild's standing in God's Domain. The Guild's main force might even develop as quickly as the main force from a first-rate Guild.

While everyone discussed the ship's arrival, the Flying Ship drifted to a stop above the plaza in Azure's Residence. When it landed, everyone eagerly stared at the ship's hatch, overcome with curiosity.

Several cloaked players, all of whom had concealed their information and appearances, disembarked. One woman, however, wasn't wearing a Black Cloak. Rather, she wore luxurious, dark-blue mage robes and instantly became the center of attention in the plaza.

Players didn't just stare because of her powerful aura. Everyone was also astonished that she had actually reached Level 113. She was the highest-leveled player they had ever seen.

The white-haired elder from Violet Sword had already reached Level 112, yet this woman surpassed him by one level. She was obviously an extraordinary expert.

"Silent Wonder? Isn't she from the Long Family?" a Level 110, Tier 3 Ranger, who had come to watch the competition, wondered when he saw her statistics. "Since when did the Long Family have a relationship with such an astounding power?"

To think that, aside from the Zeus Corporation, the Long Family has the support of such a powerful entity. It's no wonder why the Long Family isn't afraid of the Zeus Corporation."

The various spectating powers' upper echelons were surprised when they saw Silent Wonder. They had never considered that the Long Family would have such a powerful foundation.

For a time, these upper echelons reconsidered their views of the Long Family.

"What grandeur! They actually arrived in a Flying Ship!" Long Wushang, who watched from within Azure's Residence, clicked his tongue as Zero Wing's members emerged from the Crimson Dragon Flying Ship.

The Crimson Dragon Flying Ship was Zero Wing's symbol in the east, just as the Netherflame Eagle was Violet Sword's. Only, since information between the two main continents was restricted, few powers in the west knew about the Flying Ship.

"Isn't this great, Fifth Uncle? At the very least, our momentum isn't any slower than the others," Burning Owl said, smiling.

Violet Sword was too overbearingly famous. The fact that the Super Guild had escorted Solitary Frost's group to Azure City atop a Netherflame Eagle was enough to sway Azure's neutral Elders and Grand Elders. Some had even initiated negotiations with Solitary Frost's and his companion's families.

"What's the point of this meaningless display now? Actions speak louder than words, in the end!" Long Wushang disdainfully dismissed.

Zero Wing might have a lot of influence on the eastern continent, but the same couldn't be said in the west. Meanwhile, the Azure Chamber of Commerce's main area of development lay in the west, which was also the Zeus Corporation's home ground. Zero Wing couldn't do anything to help Azure.

"Little Qian, your opponent has finally arrived," a Level 111, Tier 3 female Assassin announced, glancing at Yan Xiaoqian. "By the looks of it, she's grown a lot stronger. You have a tough fight against her."

"A tough fight?" Yan Xiaoqian only rolled her eyes. Calmly, she said, "Her alchemy techniques might be stronger, but she's no match for me in combat. The Long Family's only decent fighter is Silk Moon. If she hasn't grown stronger since we last met, taking second place in this competition will be a breeze!"

Yan Xiaoqian's comment had been firm and without any hint of arrogance. She had said it as if it was just a normal fact.

The female Assassin didn't argue with her friend. What Yan Xiaoqian had said was true, after all. Their combat standards had considerably improved during their training with Violet Sword, and she had to admit that the veteran Super Guild was impressive. The Azure Chamber of Commerce was no match for Violet Sword when it came to nurturing experts.

During Violet Sword's training, Yan Xiaoqian had grown tremendously. Many of Violet Sword's old monsters had even praised her for her talent. Now, she was only half a step away from the Domain Realm, and many of Violet Sword's old monsters were certain that she'd reach the realm soon.

On the other hand, while Silent Wonder was an amazing alchemist, her combat talent was subpar in comparison. She hadn't even reached the Void Realm before the previous competition. Even if Zero Wing were capable and helped Silent Wonder reach the Void Realm since, that wouldn't change anything. Even between Void Realm experts, there was a massive difference in strength.

While the female Assassin and Yan Xiaoqian conversed, a middle-aged man with a chilling aura and pale complexion approached. This man was Duan Hanshan, the strongest member of the Duan Family's second generation.

"Xiaoqian, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed this time. We just received news that Silk Moon won't be attending the competition for some reason. Nobody can get in touch with her. The entire Long Family is panicking over the matter," Duan Hanshan interjected.

"Silk Moon isn't coming? Doesn't that mean the Long Family is finished?" the female Assassin asked.

Silk Moon was the Long Family's last hope of securing one of the top three positions in this competition. If she had succeeded in earning one of those positions, the Long Family would've retained its reputation. However, now that Silk Moon couldn't make it, the Long Family had a bleak future ahead.

The Long Family currently held the right to rule the Azure Chamber of Commerce, but the younger generation would determine the Guild's future. If the Long Family's successors weren't up to the task, who would trust the family to run Azure?

Soon, both the Zeus Corporation and the chamber's various shareholder families would use the Long Family's ineptitude as an excuse to reclaim Azure's ruling rights.

"That's why all of you need to perform well. We mustn't allow any member of the Long Family to take one of the top three positions. This isn't just the family's requirement, but the Zeus Corporation's, as well. As long as you succeed, you will all have another opportunity to train with Violet Sword," Duan Hanshan said seriously.

"Top three? Doesn't that only leave Burning Owl as a threat?" the female Assassin surmised, turning to look at the distant Burning Owl, who wore an ugly expression.

Burning Owl was undoubtedly a peak expert. None of them had been a match for his combat standards in the past, but after training with Violet Sword, the five individuals from the various shareholder families had joined the ranks of peak experts. Moreover, they had engaged in live combat against a large number of Violet Sword's peak experts. If Burning Owl was their only opponent, the group had a high chance of securing all three top positions in this competition.

Once they succeeded, they'd all be able to return to Violet Sword, making this an incredibly valuable opportunity.

Their training with Violet Sword had cost a lot of manpower and resources, a cost that the Azure Chamber of Commerce couldn't currently afford. If not for the Zeus Corporation's request, Violet Sword wouldn't have bothered training them at all.

"Time is almost up. Let's head to the arena," Duan Hanshan said after taking a look at the time. He then led Yan Xiaoqian and the female Assassin toward the Battle Arena in the heart of Azure City.

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Chapter 2602 – Stage Struggle, Silent Wonder's Decision Azure City, Battle Arena:

With the Azure Chamber of Commerce hosting its annual competition, many of Azure City's players had swarmed the Battle Arena in hopes of watching the battle. However, Azure had stationed several thousand experts around the building to stop the flood of approaching players. Azure had no intention of allowing uninvited players to view the competition. As the various invited powers entered the Battle Arena, the uninvited public grew envious.

Although Azure City's Battle Arena was much smaller than the one in Stone Forest City, its interior had been magnificently decorated. Even Shi Feng was a little impressed as he entered the building's main lobby.

The main lobby had been paved with Mana Ore, and the instant he stepped inside, the Mana he felt was considerably denser than outside. Moreover, artisans had carved all sorts of images into the lobby's walls.

These engravings might not seem special to ordinary players, but players who knew combat techniques would easily recognize them.

Every engraved image depicted a different combat technique!

Of course, these combat techniques were incomplete. Learning techniques from these engravings would be many times more difficult than learning them from complete legacies. It would take an absolute genius to learn anything from these carved walls.

From what Shi Feng could tell, anyone that mastered these incomplete combat techniques would gain a massive strength boost. Most of these incomplete techniques were Advanced rank or higher.

Following an NPC, Shi Feng's group soon arrived in the largest arena within Azure City's Battle Arena. The room could easily accommodate over 10,000 spectators, and all of the stages within had been made with Mana Ore. On these stages, players would be able to exhibit extraordinary combat power, making their fights far more interesting.

By the time Shi Feng's group reached their seats, most had already been filled. The majority of the spectators were either talented newcomers from the various powers or Azure's core members. Excitement filled the air as everyone watched Azure's younger members approach the center stage, one after another.

"We already know who's taking first place, but I wonder who will earn second place?"

"I think Vice Guild Leader Burning Owl from the Long Family has a high chance. He's already been acknowledged as the third strongest member of Azure's younger generation. I've also heard that he's recently mastered an Advanced Footwork technique, so he should've grown significantly stronger."

"Burning Owl might have been strong before, but times have changed. There's a rumor that quite a few members from the other families have reached the Void Realm. I think Burning Owl will have a hard time claiming one of the top three spots."

All of the spectators had their guesses of who would secure the competition's second place. Everyone was certain that there were six candidates that could vie for the position, and all six had reached the Void Realm. However, nobody was certain which of these six candidates would succeed. After all, players could gain a massive amount of combat power from a single moment of inspiration once they had reached the Void Realm. Hence, all six candidates had a chance of taking second place.

While the audience chatted amongst themselves, a middle-aged man in light-gray leather armor with two longswords across his back took his place on the center stage. This man didn't look very old; at most, he should be in his 40s. His aura wasn't all that intimidating, either. On the contrary, his aura was as calm as the surface of a lake on a summer day. When he took the stage, however, the arena fell silent.

"Crap! He's presiding over the competition this time?!"

"The GCPs it cost to watch this competition were really well spent!"

When the crowd saw the middle-aged man, their eyes glowed with excitement.

This man was Sinful Flame, the Azure Chamber of Commerce's strongest member. It was rumored that he could even fight Netherworld Empire's number one Assassin and the commander of Mythology's strongest trump card legion to a standstill. He even ranked as one of the top ten experts on the God's Domain Experts List.

Sinful Flame rarely appeared in public and generally focused on training for his rematch against Netherworld's Assassin and Mythology's commander. With such a mythical individual before them, how could the crowd contain their excitement?

Furthermore, during Azure's annual competitions, the first place winner had the privilege of fighting the host. This meant that the audience would get to watch Sinful Flame in action. This was an incredibly rare opportunity.

"I won't bore you with nonsense. During past competitions, we have chosen six members from the first phase to participate in the main event. However, Azure has gained much over the last year. As many as seven of our members have reached the Void Realm and beyond! Rather than the usual six, we will choose eight individuals to participate in the main event this year." Sinful Flame announced, glancing at the youngsters before him. "Any of you who wish to challenge yourselves may begin, but because we have quite a few who have reached the Flowing Water Realm, every member may only challenge two opponents, instead of the usual three. Choose wisely."

When Sinful Flame finished his opening statement, the central stage split into eight smaller stages, each with a 60-yard radius. It gave Tier 3 players more than enough room to display their skills. In addition, the same rules applied to every stage. All players' Basic Attributes would be equalized. This would ensure that the fighters had to rely on their combat standards to win.

Once the eight stages settled in place, Solitary Frost and the other Void Realm or higher experts split up, choosing a stage. The other members from the various families hesitated to approach the eighth stage, however.

Solitary Frost's team of seven clearly had incredibly high combat standards, but the rest of the participating members had only reached the Flowing Water Realm. Challenging these seven would only result in one outcome—defeat! None of them were foolish enough to waste their two challenge opportunities.

If they took the eighth stage, however, they'd be forced to face numerous opponents. While they might be able to secure consecutive wins, every battle would expose more of their strength. This, in turn, would reduce their chances of winning.

"Why isn't anybody taking the eighth stage?" Sinful Flame demanded. "Aside from the usual rewards the Guild has prepared for the top three victors, the Zeus Corporation has promised to send the top eight fighters to train in Violet Sword's magical secret land. You should all cherish this opportunity."

With that, excitement flashed in the participating players' eyes.

Violet Sword occupied a magical secret land that came with a training ground that had survived since ancient times. Although training in this secret land wouldn't be as beneficial as their prior training with Violet Sword, it could help players rapidly improve. If they could spend some time in that secret land, breaking through to the Void Realm would be entirely possible. They might even become an Elder in the Guild.

Suddenly, every one of these players made a mad dash for the eighth stage.

Is Second Sister holding back? Burning Owl wondered in confusion as he glanced at Silent Wonder, who remained still even after the announcement.

While everyone fought over the final stage, Silent Wonder turned and walked toward the first stage, where Solitary Frost waited.

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Chapter 2603 – Overestimating Oneself?

"That's Solitary Frost's stage. Why is Silent Wonder going there?"

"She's going to challenge Solitary Frost."

"Challenge Solitary Frost? Is she insane?"

The players that had been competing for the eighth stage paused, watching Silent Wonder approach the first stage. They were all curious to see what she planned to do.

"Second Sister?" Even Burning Owl was confused as he watched.

Even if Silent Wonder wanted to secure one of the top eight positions, she shouldn't have started with Solitary Frost.

Solitary Frost had always been stronger than the rest of Azure's younger generation, and now, after his training with Violet Sword, he was on a completely different level.

Anyone that challenged Solitary Frost would only waste one of their opportunities.

Yan Xiaoqian was just as astonished as she watched Silent Wonder from her position on the second stage.

She might not have been surprised to see the Long Family's Silk Moon challenge Solitary Frost, since she would actually have a chance of winning, but why would Silent Wonder challenge that monster of a player?

This competition wasn't like the previous alchemy competition. They weren't fighting monsters this time, and superior levels and equipment couldn't help Silent Wonder here. On these eight stages, everyone's Basic Attributes would be the same. Players would have to rely on their combat standards and techniques to win. Silent Wonder could never be a match for Solitary Frost in these aspects.

Meanwhile, the audience was in an uproar as it watched Silent Wonder. The Long Family's Elders and Grand Elders' in particular, anxiously sat on the edge of their seats.

They had, more or less, given up any hope of securing one of the top three spots. They only hoped that Burning Owl could hold fourth place, and Silent Wonder would make it into the top eight. They could, to a certain extent, avoid embarrassment if two of their representatives ranked among the top eight fighters. Whether or not the Long Family retained its ruling rights over the Azure Chamber of Commerce would depend on Silent Wonder's obedience in training with Violet Sword. As long as she did, the Zeus Corporation would stop meddling in Azure's affairs, and the family would be safe.

And yet, the foolish girl was about to waste one of her challenge opportunities on Solitary Frost!

"That girl is quite brave," Sinful Flame muttered, praising Silent Wonder as she stepped onto the first stage.

Solitary Frost, on the other hand, showed no appreciation for Silent Wonder's courage. Rather, he seemed to look down on her.

"To challenge me directly, it seems you've improved quite a bit in Zero Wing, Wonder," Solitary Frost said coldly.

The selection for the eight finalists had just begun, yet Silent Wonder had chosen to challenge him now. If she were truly powerful, she would be more than capable of facing off against him in the main event. By choosing him now, she was declaring to every player in the arena that he was an easy opponent. Essentially, she was trying to humiliate him.

"Mhm. I have indeed improved in Zero Wing, so I'd like to test my limits on you," Silent Wonder honestly replied, nodding.

"I guess you're serious, then," Solitary Frost reasoned, his anger subsiding as he realized that Silent Wonder wanted to fight him in earnest, not make fun of him. His expression shifted, becoming serious, and he pulled the silver greatsword from its sheath across his back. "In that case, show me how much you've grown in your little Guild!"

"Thank you." Silent Wonder offered the words of gratitude, knowing Solitary Frost would take her seriously.

"There's no need for that. I appreciate all true challengers. I hope you won't disappoint me. During my training with Violet Sword, only Yan Xiaoqian withstood a few of my moves. The rest of our generation was too boring and weak to make me work for my victory," Solitary Frost said.

By the time Solitary Frost finished his last statement, Sinful Flame had arrived in the center of the stage.

"Since you both agree, let the match begin," the older man announced after taking a good look at the two youngsters.

A roar of excitement swept through the spectator stands when the crowd heard Sinful Flame announce the start of the match. They had never thought Solitary Flame would take Silent Wonder's challenge seriously, and they couldn't contain their enthusiasm.

"And here I thought I'd have to wait until the main event to watch a Solitary Frost and Burning Owl duke it out. Thanks to Silent Wonder, I'll get to watch Solitary Frost in a serious battle now."

"I wonder how many minutes Silent Wonder will last?"

"Minutes? Aren't you giving her a little too much credit? I doubt even Burning Owl will last more than ten moves against Solitary Frost."

The various powers' members had heard plenty about Solitary Frost. Many of them had even come just to see how powerful the boy, who had fought the famous Wildfighter to a standstill, was.

Wildfighter was a legend among Berserkers, and getting a chance to see such an individual in action was almost impossible. However, if Solitary Frost fought with all he had, they could get a feel for how strong Wildfighter was.

Once Sinful Flame had initiated the match on the first stage, Solitary Frost and Silent Wonder moved to their designated positions and prepared for battle.

"I've heard that Yan Xiaoqian used to consider you a rival. In that case, I'll use the same move that defeated her against you. I hope you're ready!" Solitary Frost wanted Silent Wonder, who stood 40 yards away.

Suddenly, the young man split into four clones of himself. All four figures were identical and radiated similar auras, making them impossible to tell apart. The doppelgangers then split up and surrounded Silent Wonder.

"Are you kidding me? Solitary Frost is using Four Absolute Phantoms so soon?" the female, Tier 3 Assassin said from one of the other seven stages, her jaw dropping as she watched Solitary Frost treat Silent Wonder as a true opponent.

Yan Xiaoqian, who stood on the stage next to Solitary Frost's, revealed a grim expression, as well.

Solitary Frost's Four Absolute Phantoms was an incredible challenge to overcome for magical class players like her. The four doppelgangers weren't altogether fakes. One could only deal damage to Solitary Frost by attacking all four at once, and that wasn't the move's most frightening aspect. The true danger lay in the fact that Solitary Nine could control all of his doppelgangers with as much precision as he controlled his own body.

Using doppelgangers in combat was immensely difficult in God_s Domain. Controlling two bodies simultaneously would even reduce a peak expert's combat power. Ordinary Domain Realm experts would be lucky if they could control three bodies without sacrificing some of their performance. However, Solitary Frost could control all four doppelgangers without reducing any of their combat power.

Of course, landing an attack against a Domain Realm expert without using a Skill or Spell was just as difficult. Domain Realm experts could perceive all movement within their vicinity, after all. Relying on their keen senses, they could preemptively evade and launch counterattacks.

Fighting Solitary Frost's Four Absolute Phantoms would be as challenging as facing four Domain Realm experts simultaneously. For peak experts, this move was an absolute nightmare.

And once a magical class player allowed a melee player, especially a Domain Realm expert, to move within attack range, it was game over.

"Amazing!"

Silent Wonder exclaimed, admiring Solitary Frost's perfect control.

"Face my Four Absolute Phantoms!"

Silent Wonder's admiration wouldn't slow Solitary Frost down, and his four doppelgangers encircled their opponent, rapidly closing in.

While Solitary Frost's doppelgangers drew closer, Silent Wonder began to wave her staff.

Four Ice Walls shot up from the stage around her, protecting her from all sides.

"Ice Walls? She doesn't actually think such a low-tier Defensive Spell can stop Solitary Frost's attack, does she?" The female Assassin couldn't help but laugh.

The Spell, Ice Wall, could only be enhanced to Tier 2. It wasn't anywhere near strong enough to stop a Tier 3 player's full-powered attack. The Spell wouldn't even buy Silent Wonder any time.

"Boring!"

Silent Wonder's opening move disappointed Solitary Frost a little, but he didn't pause his assault. He immediately canceled his Four Absolute Phantoms before brandishing his greatsword. The weapon transformed into three identical copies before converging on the Ice Wall before him.

Combat Technique, Triple Heavy Slash!

Boom!

As the greatsword crashed into the Ice Wall, a deafening boom filled the arena.

"How is that possible?"

Solitary Frost was stunned when his attack failed to deal any damage to the Ice Wall. Moreover, the recoil had left both of his arms numb as if he had just struck an impenetrable wall…

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Chapter 2604 – Fully Unlocked Mana Body

The audience was befuddled when they saw Solitary Frost's attack come to a grinding halt.

"It didn't break? But, isn't it only a Tier 2 Defensive Spell?"

"Did Solitary Frost mess up his attack?"

The players in the spectator stands were all extremely familiar with the Spell, Ice Wall. Before players had reached Tier 3, Elementalists had used the Spell to help protect their MTs from Great Lord ranked Bosses' attacks.

However, both Solitary Frost and Silent Wonder were both bona fide Tier 3 players. Although their Basic Attributes had been equalized, they both had the Attributes of Tier 3 players. A Tier 2 Ice Wall could, at most, buffer a Tier 3 attack; it shouldn't be able to stop such a blow, let alone one empowered with a combat technique.

"A Tier 2 Ice Wall can actually stop a Tier 3 Berserker's combat technique at full strength?" Burning Owl was just as confused as everyone else after seeing Silent Wonder's Ice Wall intact.

He had fought Tier 3 Elementalists himself, but when they had used Ice Wall against him, the Spell hadn't even stopped his normal attacks. He had tested this multiple times and never once failed to shatter an Ice Wall.

Meanwhile, Yan Xiaoqian stared at Silent Wonder in astonishment.

"Mana!" Yan Xiaoqian exclaimed, sensing the dense Mana radiating from Silent Wonder. "She's already unlocked her Mana Body's full potential!"

Yan Xiaoqian wasn't the only magical class player to notice the sudden spike in Mana around Silent Wonder. The only explanation any of them could think of was that the Elementalist had fully unlocked her Mana Body.

"She actually unlocked her Mana Body?"

"Amazing! Not even the Super Guilds have any members with a fully unlocked Mana Body yet!"

"It seems my trip here wasn't in vain. I'll get to watch an expert with a fully unlocked Mana Body in battle."

Everyone in the spectator stands began to talk about Silent Wonder. Their opinions of her had all changed. Rather than seeing her as just another member of Azure's younger generation, they saw her as a true powerhouse.

"Hahaha! Good! Wonderful! We might actually have a chance of claiming one of the top three positions now!" Long Wushang, who sat among the audience, laughed joyously as he watched Silent Wonder.

After failing to contact Silk Moon, the Long Family had given up any hope of securing one of the top three positions in this competition. Now that they knew Silent Wonder had unlocked her Mana Body's full potential, however, securing one of those spots was almost certain. There was a massive strength difference between an expert with a fully unlocked Mana Body and one without. Tier 3 experts with fully unlocked Mana Bodies were almost half a tier stronger than ordinary Tier 3 experts.

Every participant in this competition, excluding Solitary Frost, had, at most, reached the Void Realm. Although Silent Wonder had only reached the Half-step Void Realm standard, she could easily defeat Void Realm experts with this advantage. Not even Yan Xiaoqian, who was only a step away from the Void Realm, would be a match for her.

"You've fully unlocked your Mana Body?" Solitary Frost's fighting spirit flared, a passionate flame dancing in his eyes, when he looked at Silent Wonder behind the Ice Walls. "It's no wonder why you were bold enough to challenge me! I've never fought an expert with a fully unlocked Mana Body, so show me how powerful it truly is!"

The Berserker raised his greatsword and leaped into the air, aiming for the one area where Silent Wonder didn't have an Ice Wall's protection.

Advanced Combat Technique, Seven Consecutive Flashes!

The greatsword transformed into seven streaks of light, covering the entire area within the Ice Walls and leaving Silent Wonder no room to dodge.

In response, Silent Wonder used Blink, immediately appearing 30 yards away and evading Solitary Frost's attack. With a wave of her staff, she then summoned over a dozen magical arrays around her opponent. The arrays released a barrage of Flame Spears, each with enough power to rival a Grand Lord of the same level.

As if Solitary Frost had anticipated this move, he tightened his grip on his greatsword and twisted in the air.

Tier 3 Skill, Berserk Dance!

Solitary Frost rapidly rotated in the air, his greatsword leaving arcs of crimson light in its wake that blocked the incoming Flame Spears.

"He executed Berserk Dance with over a 90% Completion Rate even from that position? Is he a monster?" Shocked, Burning Owl stared at the crimson sword lights surrounding Solitary Frost.

While Tier 3 Skills were quite powerful, achieving a high Completion Rate with them was very difficult. Even as a Void Realm expert, Burning Owl could only execute the Tier 3 Berserk Dance with around an 85% Completion Rate, and that was only with optimal conditions. Despite activating the Skill in midair, however, Solitary Frost's Completion Rate was over 90%.

Meanwhile, just as Solitary Frost was about to land, earthen spikes shot up from the ground below him.

"A two-pronged assault? That might be useful against peak experts, but it will do nothing against Solitary Frost," the female Assassin standing on the nearby stage said, sneering at the magical attack.

A Domain Realm expert could perceive everything within their surroundings. Even a perfectly timed ambush would be useless against such an expert. The instant they took action, the targeted Domain Realm expert would discover the attack.

Still calm, the Berserker brandished his greatsword and shattered the first round of earthen spikes. He then used his momentum to evade the second wave of spikes.

Landing, Solitary Frost used Flame Charge, dashing toward Silent Wonder. Rather than make a beeline for his target, however, he combined a complex footwork technique with his charge. The Berserker split into six afterimages, rushing toward Silent Wonder from different directions.

Advanced Footwork, Mirage Steps!

His execution was flawless, and the afterimages were impossible to tell apart. In a fraction of a second, he was within 15 yards of the Elementalist.

"It's over! Your Mana Body might have tremendously increased your casting speed and power, but you lack control of your surroundings! You still can't use your advantage to its fullest!" Solitary Frost roared as he moved within 10 yards of Silent Wonder. He then swung his greatsword.

Tier 3 Taboo Skill, Triple Flame Scythe!

Three flaming crescents threatened to devour Silent Wonder with even more power than that of a Grand Lord of the same level.

But, just before the attack landed, a gigantic, crimson magic array appeared beneath Silent Wonder's and Solitary Frost's feet.

The instant the array completed, a towering pillar of fire exploded forth. Not only did the flames swallow the three flaming crescents, but it devoured Solitary Frost and Silent Wonder, as well.

"What?! A three-pronged attack?! She actually hid a Red Lotus of Fire beneath her?!" Yan Xiaoqian could not believe her eyes as she stared at the raging pillar of fire before her.

Yan Xiaoqian had assumed her rival had only prepared a two-pronged attack. She had never dreamed that Silent Wonder would use herself as bait to lure Solitary Frost into the Red Lotus of Fire, a Tier 3 Curse.

After three seconds, the flaming pillar subsided, revealing Solitary Frost's charred corpse on the stage. Although Silent Wonder hadn't emerged from her own attack unscathed, she still had one-third of her HP remaining due casting Flame Shield earlier.

"I might not have a good grasp on my surroundings, but when it comes to power and technique, I'm much stronger than you!" Silent Wonder told the Berserker's motionless corpse.

From above the stage, a bell rang, signifying the end of the match. At the same time, the system announced Silent Wonder as the victory, momentarily silencing the stunned crowd.

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Chapter 2605 – Spiritualization Realm Appears Once More "Solitary Frost lost?"

"This is a joke, right? He even rivals Wildfighter!"

"A player can become so strong after fully unlocking their Mana Body?"

Silent Wonder's victory flabbergasted everyone. There were quite a few peak experts in the audience, as well as some Domain Realm experts. Hence, they hadn't had any trouble seeing and understanding what had happened in the battle between Solitary Frost and Silent Wonder.

They were certain that Silent Wonder hadn't reached the Void Realm, and there was a massive difference between her and Solitary Frost.

Even if her casting speed and Spell power had greatly improved, thanks to unlocking her Mana Body's full potential, logically, Solitary Frost should've been able to bridge the gap by relying on his superior combat standards when their Basic Attributes were on the same level. In fact, despite not being a match for the Elementalist head-on, Solitary Frost had evaded all of her attacks and targeted Silent Wonder's weak points during the first half of the match.

In the end, however, Solitary Frost had still lost. How were they supposed to wrap their minds around this?

"Second Sister won, just like that?" Burning Owl was just as stunned as the players in the audience.

He had thought that even if Silent Wonder was no match for Solitary Frost, no one else among Azure's younger generation could take on his second eldest sister. With her here, the Long Family was practically guaranteed to retain its ruling rights in the Azure Chamber of Commerce.

But he hadn't actually expected Silent Wonder to defeat Solitary Frost…

Now, the other shareholder families had lost any excuse to threaten the Long Family's position. Not even the Zeus Corporation would be able to complain about the family.

"Excellent! Magnificently done!" Long Wushang was elated to see Silent Wonder still standing on the first stag never dreamed that she'd be capable of launching a three-pronged attack against Solitary Frost. Not even his third eldest brother, Long Xianglong, would have the leeway to execute such a complex tactic against a Domain Realm expert.

Long Wushang had assumed Silent Wonder would lose the match; he had never expected such a pleasant surprise. With this victory, Silent Wonder was now the strongest member of Azure's younger generation!

Even if the Long Family lost the Zeus Corporation's support, this achievement would ensure that the family wouldn't have to worry about its position in the Azure Chamber of Commerce. Now, the family's position was stronger than ever before!

"Just how did she manage to pinpoint her environment and opponent's behavior?" Yan Xiaoqian muttered, staring at Silent Wonder.

As a magical class player herself, Yan Xiaoqian knew Silent Wonder hadn't relied on luck to win the match. She had planned every move before the match had even begun. Although magical class players typically predicted their battles' progression beforehand, she had never seen anyone assess their opponent to such an extent. Silent Wonder's final move had been especially eye-opening since she had taken into account how much damage her Tier 3 Course would deal to her and her opponent. It was as if she had orchestrated the entire battle.

Silent Wonder looked like a completely different person to Yan Xiaoqian right now. Her rival certainly hadn't shown such abilities during the alchemy competition.

While everyone grumbled about their confusion and dissatisfaction over Silent Wonder's marvelous performance,

Sinful Flame gazed up at the girl from below the stage, excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Is something wrong, Elder Flame?" a Tier 3 Guild Elder, who acted as the deputy referee for this competition, asked when he saw Sinful Flame's elation.

Sinful Flame had seemed bored when he had been tasked to host the family competition this year. He actually found the responsibility annoying, yet he now seemed excited and interested in a younger member of the Guild. It was unbelievable.

Sinful Flame had been unfazed when he learned that Solitary Frost had reached the Domain Realm. Silent Wonder, on the other hand, hadn't even gotten that far. Although she had unlocked her Mana Body's full potential, she shouldn't be impressive enough to attract someone like Sinful Flame's interest.

While unlocking one's Mana Body was a difficult endeavor for ordinary Tier 3 experts, it was only a matter of time for an expert of Sinful Flame's caliber. He was actually quite close to unlocking 100%, and would likely succeed in another two weeks or so. Hence, he shouldn't consider fully unlocking one's Mana Body that much of an achievement.

"The Spiritualization Realm! She's reached the Spiritualization Realm, and she's made considerable progress in it!"

Sinful Flame declared. "It seems the younger generation is full of exceptional geniuses!"

"The Spiritualization Realm?" The Tier 3 Elder was confused. He had no idea what Sinful Flame was going on about. Before the Elder could ask, however, Sinful Flame jumped onto the stage and approached Silent Wonder.

"Isn't the match over already? What's Elder Flame trying to do?"

"Was there a problem with the match?"

The spectators were even more confused to see Sinful Flame on the stage. Normally, the system decided a match's outcome. Its judgment was far more accurate than players, after all. If both opponents died by the end of the match, the system could determine whether they had died at the same time or if there had even been a millisecond between their deaths. No player could do the same.

This was why players relied on the Main God System to judge all matches in God's Domain, barring special circumstances.

However, the results of Solitary Frost and Silent Wonder's match was clear. There was no chance either of them could've cheated since players weren't allowed to use Berserk Skills or tools on the stage. Players weren't even allowed to use the Additional Active Skills they gained from their weapons and equipment. Hence, there shouldn't be any dispute over the outcome.

However, the crowd began to doubt the fact as they watched the famous Sinful Flame take the stage. He would be able to spot far more details than they could, after all.

"Sinful Flame doesn't intend to deny the match's result, does he?" The situation began to make Long Wushang nervous. "We're talking about the system's judgment!"

Silent Wonder's performance had involved many surprising aspects. If Sinful Flame had seen some peculiarity, his celebration would've been premature.

"Could she have actually cheated?"

In contrast, Duan Hanshan was overjoyed to see Sinful Flame interfere. He had thought his hopes of dethroning the Long Family were lost, but it seemed that might not have been the case.

While everyone discussed the matter in hushed whispers, Sinful Heart turned away from Silent Wonder and addressed the audience.

"Everyone, you have seen the match's outcome for yourselves, so you all know just how powerful Solitary Frost was. Without a doubt, he is the participant in this competition," Sinful Flame said. "Now that Silent Wonder has defeated him, I'm sure you all realize who will win first place. Hence, I have a suggestion. Rather than waste time with the rest of the qualifying matches, why don't we host a more meaningful competition?"

"Indeed. It doesn't make much sense to continue the qualifying matches."

"Going straight into the main event isn't a bad idea."

"It's a pity that the first match was the most interesting. My seat isn't even warm, yet the competition is already over." Every player in the crowd nodded, agreeing to Sinful Flame's suggestion.

Since Silent Wonder had proven herself stronger than Solitary Frost, the top eight positions were as good as decided.

Continuing the qualifying matches would be pointless. It would be much more interesting to proceed to the peak experts' matches.

"Since Silent Wonder is the undisputed first place winner of this competition, according to our regulations, I will face her later. How would you all feel about watching that match?" Sinful Flame asked the crowd once the audience had agreed to his first suggestion.

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Chapter 2606 – There Are Many Who Are Stronger Than Me Sinful Flame's question shocked every member of the audience.

"What? Sinful Flame is actually eager to fight Silent Wonder?"

"He hadn't seemed very interested in when he had expected to face Solitary Frost, yet he looks like he's looking forward to the fight with Silent Wonder? Just how strong is she to get a reaction like this from him?"

"Could Sinful Flame intend to learn more about his Mana Body by fighting Silent Wonder ?"

The man's sudden suggestion took everyone by surprise. Although Silent Wonder's combat power had been astonishing, her combat standards were significantly weaker than Solitary Frost's, not to mention Sinful Flame. The only advantage she had was her fully unlocked Mana Body.

That advantage was also the only reason anyone could think of that would pull such a reaction from Sinful Flame.

Even now, no one knew how many experts with fully unlocked Mana Bodies the various superpowers had, if any. Most of the superpowers' Tier 3 experts hadn't even begun to unlock their Mana Bodies. Of course, one might make some progress if they fought a player who had unlocked their Mana Body's full potential.

"What is Sinful Flame thinking?! He's challenging a junior?!" Duan Hanshan could only glare at Sinful Flame, furious over the man's spontaneous act.

Silent Wonder's victory over Solitary Frost had already boosted the Long Family's prestige. The outcome practically ensured the family would retain its right to rule over Azure. By challenging Silent Wonder, Sinful Flame would only elevate the Long Family's reputation further. This would definitely drive many of the Guild's neutral Elders and Grand Elders to the Long Family's side.

Meanwhile, Yan Xiaoqian stared from a nearby stage, similarly stunned.

"How did things turn out like this?"

When it combat, Yan Xiaoqian had always been more talented than Silent Wonder. After training with Violet Sword, she had even grown beyond seeing Silent Wonder as a serious opponent.

However, it turned out that she had been seriously overestimating her abilities. Not only was Silent Wonder much stronger than her, but one of Azure's old legendary individuals also wanted to challenge the Elementalist.

This won't do! I must stop him! Otherwise, the Long Family will become unstoppable in Azure!" Duan Hanshan snarled, quickly contacting the competition's deputy referee.

Just as the deputy referee, an Elder working under the Duan Family, was about to interfere, the spectators broke into cheers.

"You have my support, Sinful Flame! Stop wasting time and get this started!"

"While I wouldn't have minded watching Solitary Frost face Sinful Flame, seeing the old man fight an expert with a fully unlocked Mana Body will be awesome."

This is beyond 'awesome!' This will go down in God's Domain's history as a classic match! We'll get to see them pit power against technique!"

After their momentary shock over Sinful Flame's proposal, the various spectating powers' members fervently voiced their support for his decision. Many people even began to shout, demanding Sinful Flame begin his match against Silent Wonder immediately.

"Good! Since the audience approves, what of our various Elders?" Sinful Flame asked, turning to address the various shareholder families' Elders and Grand Elders, who were in the midst of trying to stop him.

The audience followed his gaze, staring at the Elders and Grand Elders, silencing them into complacency. If they dared to refuse Sinful Flame, they'd have to answer to everyone in the arena.

"Damn it! Sinful Flame is insane!" Duan Hanshan turned ashen when he heard Sinful Flame's nonchalant question.

"Forget it. Let them fight," a white-haired old man in black robes said as he approached Duan Hanshan. "This isn't necessarily a bad thing, in any case. Sinful Flame might've raised that little girl's standing, but if he kills her instantly, all of the glory the Long Family just gained will be forgotten."

Realizing the old man was right, Duan Hanshan and the various families' Grand Elders stopped trying to object.

"Since Elder Flame and the audience are so eager, this will be simple," Duan Hanshan said after calming down. He then looked at Sinful Flame and said, "However, we need Wonder's agreement first. She just finished a match, and I'm afraid fighting a senior such as yourself so soon after…"

Sinful Flame nodded in response. His goal was very simple; he wanted to fight Silent Wonder. Some things could only be experienced first-hand, after all. He wanted to face the girl at her peak.

However, before Sinful Flame could speak up, a crisp voice interrupted him.

"I'm fine. Besides, I'd actually enjoy a proper fight against Elder Flame to test the extent of my development," Silent Wonder said.

Long Wushang, who watched from the stands, began to grow nervous.

"Why is this girl so foolish?! That Old Ice Demon is clearly provoking her!" Anxiously, Long Wushang said, "This won't do! I need to warn her!"

Even if the Elders gave Silent Wonder some time to recuperate, it wouldn't be long, and even if she recovered all of the Stamina and Mana she had used during the prior match, her Concentration couldn't recover that quickly. In a battle between high-caliber experts, Concentration was more important than anything. Without her full Concentration, this match might end as quickly as it began.

If that happened, the glory Silent Wonder had earned for her family with her last victory would vanish.

Long Wushang didn't have enough time to contact Silent Wonder before Sinful Flame returned his attention to the young woman, however.

"Girl, while your fight with Solitary Frost was short, you expended a considerable amount of your Concentration. I wish to fight you at your peak. I don't want to fight just for the sake of winning. I won't fight you in such a state. You best take some time to rest," Sinful Flame calmly said.

"Please, rest assured, Elder Flame. My match with Solitary Frost hadn't cost much effort. I don't need to rest," Silent Wonder definitively replied.

Meanwhile, Solitary Frost, who had just resurrected below the stage, nearly fainted from rage.

How arrogant!

Silent Wonder was far too cocky!

Even the spectating crowd seemed displeased with Silent Wonder's comment. While her match with Solitary Frost hadn't lasted long, it had been a soul-stirring battle, yet Silent Wonder spoke as if she hadn't given it her all.

"While it's good to be confident, Wonder, I don't want to hear any excuses when you lose too quickly," Duan Hanshan warned her softly.

You worry too much, Elder Hanshan. A loss is a loss. I won't offer any excuses. Moreover, I haven't had enough training. There are many people in the Guild who are stronger than me, even though we're the same age, so defeat wouldn't be unusual for me," Silent Wonder said.

With her statement hanging in the air, the entire arena fell silent.

"Silent Wonder is so already strong, yet she's saying that Zero Wing has members that are even stronger and around the same age?"

"A boast! She must be boasting! The various Super Guilds don't even have many players that can rival Solitary Frost, much less Silent Wonder!"

"That's right. Zero Wing might be quite famous in the east, but it shouldn't be able to nurture talents as well as Super Guilds."

Azure's various shareholder families refused to believe Silent Wonder's claim, glaring contemptuously at her.

"Since that is the case, I have a suggestion. Seeing as Wonder's Concentration hasn't fully recovered, why don't we send one of Zero Wing's young talents in her place? I'm sure Elder Flame will still benefit, and didn't she just say that her Guild has plenty of youngsters that are even stronger than her?" Duan Hanshan suggested, sneering at Silent Wonder.

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