As night fell, the stars twinkled in the sky.
With the final conclusion of the Guild War and the victorious announcement from the System echoing across the server, the once-fluttering banner of the King's Guild at their Base of Operations was replaced by the flag of Mist of Time.
The resources acquired from the Base of Operations were countless!
In the last moments of battle, Yi Tianchen and his companions engaged in a fierce hunt. As a result, after this battle, Yi Tianchen soared from level 125 to level 131, thanks to the experience gained from defeating enemy members and a level-up reward from the System.
This could only be described as an Upgrade Miracle!
Simultaneously, congratulations poured in from all sides. The Brotherhood Alliance, Ancient City... various small to medium factions that had already leaned towards Mist of Time rushed to offer their support. Not to mention figures like War God Hall's President and Rebellious Blood Blade, along with the prestigious First Guild, Divine Silence.
Among these messages, those from Righteousness Above All and Supreme Alliance held particular significance.
This was a dual-sided congratulation: on one hand, it expressed good wishes to Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan, further solidifying their guild relationship; on the other hand, it directly validated Qianye and Supreme Treasure's initial choice. At a critical moment between the king and Mist of Time, they made a very wise and practical decision.
Thus, Mist of Time officially possessed its own Guild Base!
Moreover, it was known as the most strategically important Guild Base on the server—Ailan Ruins. From the moment King's Guild chose to establish their Base of Operations there, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan had been keeping an eye on it. They had conducted several reconnaissance missions, and after this battle, they recognized the location's strategic advantages. Had it not been for internal strife within King's Guild at a crucial moment, the outcome could have been unpredictable.
At this moment, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan finally understood...
Back at Liu Group Company, Liu Tianlong's final words echoed in their minds: he had already left a trump card for Liu Yuhan within King's Guild!
The internal turmoil within King's Guild was unexpected for both Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan. However, they had to admit that this unforeseen event became a pivotal turning point in the battle; victory stemmed from this very moment.
...
In Ailan Ruins, what was once the meeting room of King's Guild's Base of Operations now served as Rainy Years Guild's meeting room.
After Liu Yuhan explained everything clearly, the previously lively atmosphere immediately cooled down. Mu Wanqing and Lin Yan exchanged glances before Mu Wanqing finally spoke with a hint of regret: "So we all misunderstood him."
At first, Mu Wanqing had unhesitatingly labeled Overlord Batyen as someone who betrayed his own side.
However...
After learning this truth, everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts. In the end, they relied on their own strength and ultimately defeated the powerful King's Guild, which had become vulnerable due to internal discord. There is a significant difference between achieving victory through one's own efforts and winning because of the opponent's weakened defenses.
Although infiltrating is also a tactic!
...
As night fell, at Liu Group Company, a white Benz sped towards the building.
Stepping out of the car were Yi Tianchen, Liu Yuhan, Mu Wanqing, Lin Yan, and Li Tielong.
It was uncertain whether they arrived on time or if it was fate, but beneath the Liu Group Company building, a solitary figure approached. Despite his tall stature, he exuded an air of desolation... In the already deepening night, aside from the sound of footsteps and the rolling suitcase behind him, only the cold night wind remained.
He came to a halt...
With a bitter smile, he asked, "How did you know I would be here?"
"I thought you would come here to explain yourself, so I came directly," Liu Yuhan replied with a slight smile. Her calm tone carried an undertone of helplessness and pity.
"Is there something you need?"
"Just came to see you off, that's all!" Yi Tianchen said with a serene smile, seemingly understanding that sense of helplessness.
From Liu Yuhan's account, Yi Tianchen learned that Overlord Batyen was not an ungrateful person. Within the King's Guild, Zeng Jian (King's Sword Soul) was highly valued by him and formed the leadership core of the King's Guild alongside Wang Tianheng and Invincible King. This was enough to prove Zeng Jian's trust in him.
However, this trust...
To put it bluntly, Overlord Batyen had stabbed Zeng Jian (King's Sword Soul) in the back at the most critical moment, ultimately leading to the colossal failure faced by the entire King's Guild.
As for Zeng Jian (King's Sword Soul), he felt guilty...
Even though he was initially placed there by Liu Tianlong and had served Liu Tianlong and Liu Group from the beginning, with things having developed to this point, Overlord Batyen could no longer remain in the King's Guild. Given Zeng Jian's past trust and regard for him, he would certainly not accept any more generous offers from Liu Tianlong and would absolutely not choose to stay in Mist of Time.
The only choice was to leave!
It was precisely this realization that led Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan not to mention any attempts to persuade him to stay. Such efforts would only deepen Overlord Batyen's sense of guilt. Instead, it was better to respect his decision and send him off as he formally exited this stage, offering a farewell after the psychological torment he had endured during these days.
"Thank you!"
Looking at the five people before him, Overlord Batyen managed to force a smile, exhaling a long breath as he pondered.
For him, this breath had been trapped in his chest for far too long.
Now, he finally released it, and the heavy stone that had pressed on his heart seemed to fall away at that moment. Regardless of what he had experienced in the past, he was now officially liberated.
"Safe travels!"
As they watched Overlord Batyen's figure disappear into the night, the five did not leave immediately. They did not know where Overlord Batyen would go; they simply felt that the words "safe travels" truly expressed their feelings—nothing more than a recognition of the loneliness and torment he had borne alone for so many days.
It was at that moment that Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan fully understood...
From the very beginning, this was not a confrontation between Liu Yuhan and Zeng Jian, nor was it merely a guild battle between Mist of Time and the kings. It was a clash of interests between Liu Group Company, led by Liu Tianlong, and Zeng Group Company, headed by Zeng Huairen.
Mist of Time and the kings were merely tools and methods of this confrontation!
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