Chapter 448

Chapter 448 Allies for Now

In a short moment, all 7000 players from [Valley of the Gods] had been completely erased from the map by [Zhan Long] . We had encircled their entire formation, and didn’t let a single person escape . On top of that, this Grave of the Warring States map was currently under a system prohibition due to the City of the Four Noblemen event which prevented people from using City Return Scrolls . Even the time that it took to log off had been doubled . Add on to that, the fact that [Zhan Long] had attacked from all sides, the players from [Valley of the Gods] had no choice but to die . And they were by no means difficult to kill!

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“Sha sha… . ”

My battle boots slid across the grass, and I picked up a long spear from the ground . I glanced at it, and saw that it was a Purple Tier equipment . By now, that tier was no longer anything that was very rare or uncommon . In the earlier stages, it would’ve sold for around 100,000RMB, but now it was probably worth only around 500RMB . It was only good enough for middle tier players . But, no matter how worthless it was, it was still worth some money . And so, I threw it into my bag .

“Brother Xiao Yao!” Qing Qian walked over with her dagger in hand . She smiled, “[Valley of the Gods]’ army has been wiped out . Nobody actually came to help them . From beginning to end, [Vanguard] didn’t even say a word . ”

I nodded, “Yup, have you counted our losses?”

Matcha walked over, and stood beside Qing Qian, “We lost 700 players, while our enemy lost 7000 . Most of the players we lost were from the divisions, while the main guild only lost around 200 members . ”

I nodded, “That’s good . Let’s return to our original spot! Also, there should be news about the seventh wave’s BOSS by now… . ”

Qing Qian blinked a few times and smiled, “I’ve been constantly watching for any news . Close to 20 minutes ago, that Saint Tier BOSS’ health was less than 10% . It has been whittled away by the three big guilds . Jian Feng Han, Misty Clouds and Yan Zhao have been fighting this whole time . However, it looks like Uncle Yan Zhao has the upper hand, because it spawned in [Prague]’s formation, and has already come to blows with [Prague] . Both sides have suffered losses . ”

Li Mu had a bloody cloak draped across his shoulders as he walked over and commented, “[Vanguard] actually dares to fight a battle to the death this early on . Even if that opponent is [Prague], they don’t show a shred of mercy . One can imagine, that if [Vanguard] were to be near our formation, Jian Feng Han might even personally lead a team to kill Guild Master . ”

I squinted my eyes and said, “Did you think that Jian Feng Han doesn’t want to? Ever since [Zhan Long], [Enemies At the Gate], and [Blood Contract] rose up in Ba Huang City, Jian Feng Han probably hasn’t gotten a good night’s rest . [Vanguard]’s position as tyrant has been challenged, time and time again . This battle is just too important for him . Once he gets the City of the Four Noblemen, he would be able to consolidate [Vanguard]’s position . Otherwise, stories of [Vanguard]’s success in Ba Huang City will be doubted . ”

Dong Cheng Lei carried his battle axe over his shoulder as he smiled, “I know . Whoever has the hardest fist gets this city! My smart eyes see the same thing as Qing Qian . Brother Xiao Yao can defeat ten thousand enemies alone . This piece of land, is destined to be [Zhan Long]’s!”

I looked at the two talismans in my bag and said, “It’s too early to say that . Everybody work hard . We still have a long ways to go . It is definitely not as easy as we think it is to get all 10 talismans . Even one of Jiu Li City’s main guilds, [House of Prestige] has decided to join . Who knows if Fan Shu City’s [Hero’s Mound] will also join . If Fan Shu City decides to join in, then it’ll be really hard to say what the outcome of this battle will be . ”

Li Mu grinned, his face filled with mischief, “From what I know, after [House of Prestige] lost to us in the last City Battle, Bai Li Ruo Feng and Quick Thunder Swift Wind have harbored a hatred for us . Especially Quick Thunder Swift Wind . He thinks that you killing him in Ba Huang City was the greatest humiliation he has received . Especially as you did it in front of so many players of [House of Prestige], and in front of all those pretty players . He was originally like a war god to them… . ”

I swept out my Dragon Reservoir Sword, and turned around towards the city walls . I said softly with a smile, “ If [House of Prestige] intentionally provokes [Zhan Long], then we’ll let Quick Thunder Swift Lightning suffer a little more humiliation!”

Behind me, Palace Decree raised his long sword and said, “Guild Master Xiao Yao!”

“Yes?” I turned around . I had almost forgotten about him, and I couldn’t help but smile, “Palace, how have you been these days? I never thought that we would meet under such circumstances . To think that [Epic] would suffer such terrible losses… . ”

Li Mu asked, “That’s right . Where’s your Guild Master?”

Palace Spirit resentfully said, “Guild Master took people and ran away . Brother and I stayed here to bring up the rear… . ”

“That… . ” I was speechless . Finally I said, “Alright, so you guys were the team to bring up the rear . No wonder you guys took so much damage… . Well there’s still time now . Straightforward people don’t keep secrets . Even though [Zhan Long] can’t guarantee that after you guys join you won’t have any enemies, but at least we will never accept such a humiliation . There is no guild out there that is willing to offend our honor like that . Palace Decree, Palace Spirit, do you still want to join [Zhan Long]? Our doors, will always be open to you siblings!”

Palace Decree furrowed his brow . He clearly still had some hesitations . He looked down for a few seconds, then looked up, “It is an honor that Guild Master Xiao Yao sees us so highly, but… . even though I, Palace Decree, am not a hero . I still don’t want to be a person who moves with the tides . From the day that I joined [Epic], I decided that when I die, it will be on the battlefields of [Epic] . That is what is means to persevere… . ”

I couldn’t help but smile, and patted his shoulder, “Good brother . I understand . Then, work hard! I will definitely not force you . But, if you ever decide to change your mind, you can come look for me at any time . There’s nothing [Zhan Long] doesn’t have, except for a top tier weapon smith like you and Ling Er . If you guys join us, you will become our chief weapon smiths . That is what I have always been waiting for . ”

Palace Decree was a little embarrassed, “I’m afraid I didn’t live up to [Zhan Long]’s expectations . I’m sorry, but I really can’t leave… . ”

I nodded, “Whether it is your actions, or your life decisions as long as you can ask your heart and have no regrets, then all is well . Continue to work hard!”

Palace Spirit looked at the Dragon Reservoir Sword in my hand, her eyes filled with puzzlement . She exclaimed, “Brother Xiao Yao, that long sword in your hand… Is that the Emperor Qin’s Sword?”

“Eh… . ” I tilted my head and looked down . I then smiled, “You could say it is . This is the second evolution of the Emperor Qin’s Sword, Dragon Reservoir Sword . It’s a Saint Tier Equipment, and its stats are much higher than the Emperor Qin’s Sword… . That’s right, this sword was originally made by you . Ling Er, I must thank you . You have helped me quite a bit . Without this Dragon Reservoir Sword, I probably wouldn’t have been able to get third place in the Rise of the Heroes Tournament or the City Battle MVP… . ”

Palace Spirit gave me a sweet smile, “As my brother had said, it was my honor! Actually… . I do want to go to [Zhan Long], but Brother is always defending his “Path of a Loyal Servant” . You understand right? Brother is just a big idiot… . ”

Palace Decree rubbed his forehead, “Cough cough, don’t say anymore… . ”

I smiled, but I didn’t have anymore time to talk . I needed to take the 10,000 players of [Zhan Long] back to our formation .

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Once I reconstructed our formation at the bottom of the city walls, a bell rang through the sky . The seventh Talisman had fallen, and the owner’s name appeared——

“Ding!”

System Notification: Players, please take note, [Warring States Talisman – Seven] has already been dropped, and has been obtained by player Leafy Gentlemen . He is currently in the position (13331, 8921) . When the player is killed, there is a 100% chance he will drop the Talisman!

After that, there was another system bell . The seventh Talisman already switched owners, to the player Luo Mu . Within the next minute, [Prague]’s team leader Luo Mu also died, and the Talisman was dropped . It was picked up by [Vanguard]’s Fallen Wolf . Right after that, Fallen Wolf also died, dropping the Talisman . [Prague]’s Guild Master Yan Zhao Warrior had picked it up!

After a few minutes, there didn’t seem to be any movement regarding the 7th Talisman . Looks like Uncle Yan Zhao had it in his bag . It was the Guild Master of [Prague]’s talisman . The Talisman had finally found a somewhat less temporary place to stay .

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The eighth wave of monsters will soon come out… . ” Matcha said as she gripped the sword . Her beautiful eyes glanced towards the city walls, “Boss, the last 6 hours will definitely be the worst . We’ve already played for 14 hours straight . Are you tired? Do you need to rest?”

I shook my head, “After playing for 20 hours straight, peeing is an ok reason to go offline, but we should give up on sleep . Let’s continue to battle . Those last 6 hours are just too important for [Zhan Long] . Matcha, you saw it too . In the last City Battle, [Zhan Long] got the most credit . We first annihilated [House of Prestige], [Emperor’s Blood], [Moonlit Lake] and [Legend], those main guilds, but in the end, what did we get? A false rumor that [Zhan Long] achieved what they did due to luck, and that [Vanguard] was Ba Huang City’s true victor . I have no way of controlling what people say, so by taking this City of the Four Noblemen, the very first guild base, I can prove that [Zhan Long] has true strength . Let those liars shut up . That is what I really want to do . ”

Matcha’s eyes lit up and she smiled, “Ok! I will do my best to support boss!”

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Not long after, the city gates opened up, and the eighth wave of monsters finally appeared!

As I killed the monsters, I looked at the rankings for the points that people had . Just as I expected, I wasn’t in first place . I didn’t kill enough people . Compared to Jian Feng Han, that psychopathic killer, there was probably a big difference in our points——

Jian Feng Han [1740020] Xiao Yao Zi Zai [1631290] Simple [1428230] Misty Clouds [1372870] Yue Qing Qian [1312830] Yan Zhao Warrior [1293870] Hero Ran Min [1237280] Drunken Spear [1212710] Thousand Suns over Snowy Lands [1191230] Bai Li Ruo Feng [1172900]

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It was clear, all of [Zhan Long]’s top tier players had been working pretty hard . In the top ten, there were four of [Zhan Long]’s members . Our only shortcoming was that we didn’t have enough players . If this battle of attrition was to a greater degree, our weakness from our numbers would truly show .

As time passed slowly, we finally killed 50% of the eighth wave of monsters, and more news came——

“Brother Xiao Yao!”

Qing Qian carried her daggers, and bounded over, “A new battle has begun . Someone is attacking [Flying Dragon]’s formation, and they want to take Soaring Dragon’s number one Talisman!”

“Who?”

“[House of Prestige], they’re on the Western side of the city . By the looks of it, Flying Dragon is about to lose . The entire frontline is relying on Drunken Spear to make up for them . Otherwise, they would’ve easily lost a long time ago… . ”

I squinted my eyes, “Is there any other movement?”

“Yep, Jian Feng Han has taken around 10,000 people, and left [Vanguard]’s formation . They’re heading northeast, as though they have something planned… . ”

Li Mu was puzzled, “What does Jian Feng Han want to do?”

I gripped my word and said, “Li Mu, take 9000 people from the main guild . We’ll head out too, and go towards the northeast!”

“Why?” Li Mu didn’t understand .

I grunted, then looked at the sky and said, “Bai Li Ruo Feng led people all the way to Ba Huang City to battle . To this day, they haven’t made any contribution to this . So, they obviously want to take the Talisman from the weakest guild, which is [Flying Dragon] . Think about it, Jian Feng Han has been named Ba Haung City’s strongest player, and he’s the Guild Master of the number one guild . Why would he watch and do nothing? [Vanguard]’s target is definitely [House of Prestige] . [Zhan Long] is so close to the Northwest Front . There’s no reason to go, we’ll just ally with [Vanguard] for now, and kill [House of Prestige] first!”

“Ok, I understand…”