When they heard someone mention Stone Forest Cityâs promotion, the crowd, which had been forcefully teleported out of the city, fell silent as everyone stared at the magic barrier in astonishment.
Guild Townsâ promotions had already become a common sight, but not a single Guild had upgraded its City to Intermediate Rank. The promotion requirements were just too high, and fulfilling them required a long time.
And yet, when the various superpowers only had a few Basic Guild Cities under their control, and none were in Level 100 neutral maps, Zero Wing was promoting Stone Forest CityâŚ
âStone Forest City has actually met the promotion requirements? Zero Wing really lucked out. With an Intermediate Cityâs defenses, even the Dark Worldâs players will have a hard time taking it down.â
Youâre not seeing the big picture. Stone Forest City has merely become an Intermediate City; it isnât a Main City. How much stronger could its defenses have possibly become? Not even an Advanced NPC City is guaranteed to hold its ground against all the players in an Otherworld, much less an Intermediate Guild City.â
âThatâs right. As long as those players capture Stone Forest City, Zero Wing will regret promoting its city even more.â
Although everyone was surprised by Stone Forest Cityâs promotion to Intermediate rank, they didnât think it was good news for Zero Wing. The Dark World still posed a threat.
The news quickly reached the various superpowersâ upper echelons, they fell into heated discussions about the situation.
Ten Saints Empire, Crimson Emperorâs Residence, upper echelonâs lounge:
âAnd here I thought Zero Wing would do something outstanding. So, its trump card turns out to be an Intermediate City,â a fierce man in the lounge disdainfully commented as he read the latest report on Stone Forest City. He had already reached Level 108 and radiated a lethal aura. The man turned his gaze on the woman in white resting nearby and continued, âIllusory, it seems your gamble wonât pay off. Does Zero Wing truly think an Intermediate City can stop the Dark Worldâs forces and various superpowersâ joint assault? The Grand Elders arenât pleased with you after your strong objections to partnering with Demonâs Heart. If Zero Wing canât even survive in Cold Spring Forest, not only will you lose your position as Vice Guild Leader, but they might also stick you with the reserves forever.â
âI merely offered a suggestion. Wasnât the Guild Leader responsible for the final decision?â Illusory Words shot back, rolling her eyes. Earnestly, she continued, âI still canât shake the feeling that Zero Wing wonât go down so easily. This is just like the shock I felt when Black Flame and his team actually broke into Demon City. Besides, even if Crimson Emperor doesnât participate in the assault, we have nothing to lose, right?â
âWe might not lose anything, but Dark Players will rule Godâs Domain in the future. Demonâs Heartâs development speed is astounding. Based on our reports, Demonâs Heart has secretly allied with several powers that are just as strong as Super Guilds. If we form a beneficial relationship with Demonâs Heart, developing in Level 100 neutral maps will be much easier in the future,â the fierce man prudently countered. âIf we participate in Demonâs Heartâs plan, Crimson Emperor can befriend the Dark Guild and secure a share of Stone Forest Cityâs benefits. The Grand Elders are likely cursing you for the suggestion right about now. This shouldâve been a chance for Crimson Emperor to profit, but that chance is gone. Theyâll definitely make you pay for it.â
âDonât blame me for this. Thereâs no harm in being careful. The Guild Leader likely agreed to my suggestion, thinking the same. Godâs Domain is too unstable right now, and the atmosphere among the various superpowers is growing tenser. Once the Dark World connects to the main continent, weâll reach a tipping point. I wouldnât even be surprised if we see superpowers fall,â Illusory Words said, smiling bitterly.
Initially, she hadnât wanted to dissuade her Guild from allying with Demonâs Heart and attacking Zero Wing with the other superpowers. She actually agreed that Zero Wing was doomed this time.
However, when she recalled Shi Fengâs performance in Demon City and his mythical display in the Dark Den, she hadnât been able to keep silent against partnering with Demonâs Heart. Others might think her suggestion had been ludicrous, but only those who had personally experienced the shock of watching Shi Feng single-handedly stop a Tier 5 Demon Kingâs attack would understand how frighteningly powerful the Swordsman was.
Youâll have to explain yourself to the Grand Elders. They just instructed me to visit Stone Forest City with our main force. If Zero Wingâs position is lacking, weâll cooperate with the other superpowers,â the fierce man said, shrugging helplessly.
âTheyâre acting already?â Illusory Words was a little surprised. âIs Demonâs Heart on the move?â
They had only received news of Stone Forest Cityâs promotion a few minutes ago, yet the Guildâs Grand Elders had already decided to abandon Zero Wing if the situation turned south. Not even the Guild Leader had opposed the decision.
The Guild Leader and Grand Elders must have received some shocking news about Demonâs Heart to drive them to act. They never wouldâve changed their minds so quickly, otherwise.
âI suspect thatâs the case,â the fierce man said before standing up. He then asked, âDo you want to come with us?â
âYes!â Illusory Words nodded. âIf I donât, the Grand Elders will likely view my suggestion as even less reliable.â
Following which, the fierce man and Illusory Words made their way toward Stone Forest City with Crimson Emperorâs main force members.
Two hours after players had been forced out of Stone Forest City, the barrier around it began to crack. Within seconds, it shattered and vanished, revealing a completely new Guild City.
When the players resting in the nearby forest saw the new city, they were utterly dumbfounded.
Stone Forest Cityâs walls had undergone a heaven-defying transformation. Originally, the city walls had only been around a dozen meters tall, but now, they were more than 30 meters. The walls had also been rebuilt with completely different materials. It looked like an iron beast had curled itself around the city. Moreover, magic runes covered the entire length of the walls, giving them a strangely heavy feeling.
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The cityâs buildings had also changed significantly. Not only were all of the cityâs constructions much larger than before, but they also radiated an indescribable pressure. Even from over a thousand meters away, players felt as if something or someone had locked onto their auras.
Even more shocking was the Mana Stone Forest City radiated!
Players had already been amazed by the Mana density in Stone Forest City. It was no exaggeration to claim that no other Guild City in Godâs Domain was its match in this regard, but now, Stone Forest Cityâs Mana density had reached newfound highs. There was even a faint white mist enveloping everything within the cityâs wallsâŚ
âCrap! Is that really Stone Forest City!?â
âDid Zero Wing replace Stone Forest City with some other city?â