Chapter 340: Chapter 321: The Eve of the Event
At ten o’clock the next morning, as the Monster Siege War approached, a busy scene unfolded in player cities and territories (stations) all around the world.
In the major cities, fully armed soldiers could be seen marching in unison through the long streets.
Compared to the excitement and anticipation shown on players’ faces, these soldiers appeared as if facing a great enemy, every face filled with heaviness and unease.
Perhaps some believed this was just a game setting designed to increase player tension.
However, what they didn’t know was that in this event, players could die and resurrect for free, rejoining the battle.
But if these soldiers were to die in battle, they would truly die.
Imagine if players discovered they couldn’t resurrect after dying—who could still adopt such a carefree and cheerful attitude, eagerly awaiting the event?
Because of this event, game scenes worldwide in each battle zone were as bustling as a real New Year, crowded with people.
In the streets, alleys, or guild stations, groups of three or five players excitedly discussed hot topics surrounding the event.
It’s unclear how many of them chose to take leave or skip class in reality to participate in the event.
As the event drew closer, more and more players gathered in the cities.
The current average level in the Hua Country War Zone is around level 26, among which:
The most players chose Black Tortoise City (Lv20-Lv29).
Cyan Dragon City (Lv10-Lv19) follows;
There are slightly fewer in Vermilion Bird City (Lv30-39);
While White Tiger City (Lv40-49) is empty, with not a single person.
Speaking of this, we must emphasize that the so-called Monster Siege War is not a traditional castle defense battle, where players just need to stand on the walls and release skills.
Calling it a siege war can also be understood as a massive battle between players and demons!
At this moment, in the centers of all cities and stations, statues representing the respective city and guild have appeared.
Before the event starts, all shops in the city, except the Resurrection Divine Hall, will close, and the native residents will hide in their homes, not venturing out.
By then, demons will enter the city from all directions, trying every method to attack the statue.
Players must stop the demons from attacking the statue because if the statue’s health is depleted and destroyed, then the City Lord will step in to eliminate the demons and end the event prematurely.
With these event rules understood, players realize that to maximize benefits they must protect the statue from being destroyed.
Otherwise, if the event ends prematurely, not only will they be unable to continue killing demons for points.
The points already obtained will also be halved, something no player wishes to face.
In terms of guild stations, the rules are the same.
If the statue at the center of a guild station is destroyed, the station will become level 1 and receive system protection, ceasing to be attacked (ending the event early).
In the Goryeo Tang Family Castle territory, unlike most stations’ lively scenes, it seemed a bit desolate here.
Hundreds of guild players gathered in the territory’s plaza, chatting in groups.
But if you looked closely, you wouldn’t see any passion or anticipation on these players’ faces.
Tang Aotian stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance, pondering something, with a look of loneliness and unwillingness on his face.
Perhaps more so, he was helpless.
Yoji walked over from the side, saying:
"Half an hour before the event starts, but still no sign of that guy called Bei Batian."
Tang Aotian nodded in acknowledgment and then asked:
"How many people from our guild came this time?"
According to the initial notice, players were supposed to log in an hour early to report.
By this time, not many more would likely show up.
Qi Xia came over, saying:
"589, nearly two hundred fewer than expected."
Hearing this number, Tang Aotian showed a bitter smile.
Even a guild with a level 1 territory would have at least a thousand members.
But here, with a level 2 territory guild, fewer than six hundred showed up.
This sounds incredible, yet here was the reality faced.
Qi Xia continued, saying:
"The people who came have followed us through several games; they all expressed willingness to stand with Tang Family Castle until the end."
Tang Aotian sighed deeply, saying:
"It’s because of me that they are burdened!"
"If I hadn’t insisted we were a Chinese guild, it wouldn’t have ended up this way."
Yoji grinned and said:
"Old Tang, don’t say that."
"Back then, forming the first Chinese guild was a unanimous decision; how could the blame fall on you?"
"If you want to blame, blame us for being not strong enough, can’t blame others."
At this time, Qi Xia suddenly stood at the wall, looking toward Hua Country with longing, saying:
"When the international borders open, I must go back to our Hua Country and have a good look."
"My sisters at home say a new race called Succubus Race has opened in our Hua Country War Zone."
"It’s said the females of this race are as beautiful as elves, and the Phantom Assassins of the Succubus Race are super cool; I want to go there and become a Succubus."
Listening to Qi Xia, Yoji couldn’t help but sigh:
"If I’d known earlier, I would’ve gone back to play, instead of staying here studying nothing."
"Getting isolated in school, and even the gaming isn’t enjoyable, really self-inflicted, sigh~"
In Glory of the Gods, once a game character is established, no matter where you log in, your game zone is the one you initially logged into and bound, unable to be changed or reestablished.
"Global server?"
Tang Aotian said with anticipation:
"If that day comes, those self-righteous fools would definitely be crushed by our Hua Country players."
Yoji said firmly from the side:
"For sure!"
"Haven’t you seen our Hua Country War Zone’s Feng Hua master already cleared the 40th floor of the Endless Tower, undoubtedly ranking first globally!"
Just then, Tang Aotian suddenly furrowed his brow and looked into the distance:
"Bei Batian?"
Looking from the city wall, the three of them saw a player riding a cool (Nightmare) mount approaching step by step.
Yoji was astonished:
"Yo, this guy actually dared to come!"
Qi Xia couldn’t help but exclaim:
"Is he the Bei Batian from the reinforcement?"
"But why is he coming on foot?"
Tang Aotian suddenly laughed and said:
"Because he’s not a member of our guild, so he can’t use the Teleportation Array."
Yoji suddenly realized and then expressed surprise:
"Could it be he walked all the way from Xinquan City?"
"No wonder then!"
Tang Aotian turned and headed down the city wall, saying:
"Let’s go welcome this esteemed friend."
Yoji followed behind, saying with amusement:
"When this guy sees we only have about 500 people, his expression will definitely be interesting."
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Today’s update is complete.