When it comes to the Guild Token, the focus naturally shifts to the Guild Base!
At this moment, Zeng Jian held the only Guild Token in the entire Server-wide realm. However, to truly maximize the potential of this Guild Token, the choice of location for the Guild Base was crucial.
Yet, the current conditions were quite dire!
Zeng Jian was at Level 47, while the average level of the King's Guild was only 41. With such a disparity in strength at this stage, venturing into wild map areas suitable for mid-to-late game development would be incredibly challenging, if not impossible.
Unfolding the world map, Zeng Jian's gaze swept around the Southern Wilderness City, but he couldn't find a suitable breakthrough point. The members of King’s Eternal beside him wore expressions of deep contemplation. Where should they establish their Guild Base to ensure it was both appropriate and safe?
It was important to note that although a Guild Base would receive System protection for the first seven days after its establishment, after that period, it could be challenged by any Guild in what was known as a Guild Siege. If they failed to defend it, their hard-earned Guild Base would fall into someone else's hands.
Of course, every Guild Base would have sturdy walls and various large defensive weapons like Catapults and Giant Crossbows. Unless there was a significant disparity in strength between the two sides, capturing a Guild Base would be quite unlikely.
Moreover, once a Guild Base was established, alliances could be formed. Allied Guilds could directly use the Guild Base's Teleportation Circle and other facilities. If the Base of Operations came under attack from another Guild, allied Guilds could also participate in the defense.
“Hmm—Restricted Area?”
Noticing a marked area on the map, Zeng Jian raised an eyebrow in surprise. King’s Eternal glanced over and explained, “This area can no longer be considered a Restricted Area.”
“What do you mean?”
“This is called Ailan Gorge; it's a Level 50 Monster Zone. At the end of Ailan Gorge lies Dragon's Valley. It was here that Yi Tianchen was cornered by the Owl Dragon's people and ended up slaying a dragon in a reckless act, which resulted in him obtaining this unique Guild Token.”
“What lies beyond Dragon's Valley?”
"It is still unclear; no one has ever been there..." A glimmer of light suddenly flashed in King's Eternal's eyes as he raised the corners of his mouth and said, "Perhaps we can investigate the area behind Dragon's Valley. This place is high in mountains and deep in valleys, making it easy to defend but hard to attack."
"Then it's settled. We move tomorrow!" Zeng Jian declared sternly.
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At the same time that Zeng Jian was making grand plans, Divine Silence Dust Fate, the President of the First Guild, returned to Dongli City without saying a word.
"President, how should we handle the Brotherhood Alliance?" Divine Silence Breeze asked.
"The Brotherhood of Loyalty has never been impulsive. Why would they suddenly take action this time? Don't they realize that being the first Guild Token on the server is like holding a hot potato? How many eyes must be watching them, nearly popping out of their sockets?"
"Are you suggesting... that there might be more to this?" Divine Silence Breeze inquired.
Shenji Mingyue nodded. "This is just my speculation. First, I really can't think of a reason for the Brotherhood of Loyalty to act this way. Second, our infiltrators within the Brotherhood Alliance haven't reported anything. It seems like this was a sudden event without any warning."
Divine Silence Breeze appeared to have an epiphany and joined in the analysis: "Moreover, if the Brotherhood of Loyalty truly intended to confront us, they would have done everything possible to secure the first Guild Token. Yet they suddenly gave up—was it really just a lack of funds?"
"This matter ends here; do not bring it up again!"
After a long silence, Divine Silence Dust Fate finally spoke, his tone stern, and he did not mention how to deal with the Brotherhood Alliance.
Was this how it would be brushed aside?
Divine Silence Breeze and Shenji Mingyue exchanged glances, unable to comprehend why Divine Silence Dust Fate had suddenly made such a decision.
At the same time, Divine Silence Dust Fate dismissed a private message from Little Autumn Feather.
As midnight approached, many players finally logged off.
Liu Yuhan quietly gazed out at the winding Li River. The dim yellow lights along the riverbank scattered a bit of residual glow onto the calm waters, creating shimmering ripples.
"Honestly, today was quite enjoyable; I don't feel the slightest bit sleepy!" Li Tielong said while sipping tea brewed by Yi Tianchen, laughing as he spoke.
Mu Wanqing shot him a disdainful look and replied, "If you drink more tea, I guarantee you won't feel sleepy for three days and nights!"
Li Tielong was momentarily speechless. He turned to Yi Tianchen and asked, "Why aren't you drinking, Tianchen Boss?"
"Afraid I won't be able to sleep!"
The sheer honesty of Yi Tianchen's response left Li Tielong dumbfounded, while Mu Wanqing and Lin Yan, both amused, burst into laughter.
“Liu Yuhan…”
Yi Tianchen walked over and asked, “What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?”
Liu Yuhan turned her head, her beautiful face glowing with a hint of red under the indoor lights. “It’s nothing. I was just feeling a bit sentimental, thinking back to when we decided to establish Mist and Rain Studio. Who would have thought we’d achieve this level of success so quickly?”
“Ha ha~”
Li Tielong finally seized the opportunity and said sternly, “Isn’t this all thanks to the collaboration between President and Tianchen Boss, creating this great situation?”
“Hehe~”
Mu Wanqing raised her hand in support, +1 for Liu Yuhan. Lin Yan smiled and added, +2!
Yi Tianchen didn’t want to argue; he simply remarked, “Don’t be fooled by our current smooth progress. Beneath the surface, there are hidden currents we’re completely unaware of. Southern Wilderness City is filled with various factions, and if we truly want to grow stronger, we still have a long way to go.”
“But at least we’ve secured the Brotherhood Alliance! ” Li Tielong said.
“The Brotherhood Alliance is only cooperating because they have no other choice. We’re actually targeting their weak points…” Liu Yuhan explained. “Even though they’ve chosen to compromise with us for now, they won’t always do so. While we collaborate, we still need to be on guard against their moves.”
“Damn~”
Li Tielong expressed his frustration. He glanced at Yi Tianchen, then at Liu Yuhan, and suddenly exclaimed, “I’ve completely figured it out! You two are like… what’s that four-character idiom…”
Mu Wanqing and Lin Yan exchanged glances, suddenly taken aback. "The husband sings, and the wife follows!"
Yi Tianchen remained silent.
Liu Yuhan exclaimed, "Enough! Everyone go back to sleep!"
Amidst the laughter, they each returned to their rooms. Yi Tianchen lay on his bed, replaying everything that had happened in the game in his mind.
Undeniably, from this moment on, Mist of Time would undergo a complete transformation!
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PS: This volume is complete!
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