A city completely under his own control!
This was something the Zero Wing Guild had always dreamed of.
Shi Feng had once led the ten major city-states of the Shadow Guild. He understood all too well how precious and advantageous it was to possess a city of one's own.
Although Zero Wing was developing well now, it lacked a stable source of Credit Points, which was a major flaw.
Other first- and second-rate guilds all had financially powerful corporations and consortiums backing them. These corporations and consortiums could continuously provide funds, allowing these guilds to develop steadily without worrying about Credit Points.
Although Shi Feng could obtain gold coins through many means within the Divine Realm, using gold coins to support a guild's self-sufficiency was not an easy task. Furthermore, as the guild developed and its membership grew, the demand for gold coins would only increase. Converting large amounts of gold coins into Credit Points was not a sustainable long-term strategy for a guild.
However, possessing one's own city was a completely different matter.
Why were so many consortiums willing to invest huge amounts of Credit Points in these guilds? Wasn't it to make money?
But how to make money?
The answer lay in the autonomous cities established by players.
As long as one had an autonomous city, one could attract investment in the real world, rent or sell shops, and so on, earning vast amounts of Credit Points and gold coins. This would solve the majority of future guild development problems.
Therefore, Shi Feng was determined to obtain the qualification to establish a city. Even if the cost was immense, he had to do it.
"Honorable Lady Xia Lian, I accept your conditions," Shi Feng said after a brief silence.
"Good, I was right not to misjudge you. Since you have agreed, our contract is now effective from this moment." Xia Lian nodded. She traced a silver rune in mid-air, which then imprinted itself onto the back of Shi Feng's hand. "This mark is a Soul-Sealing Curse Seal. It can be used to absorb Immortal Souls. What I want you to do is collect ten thousand Immortal Souls."
"Collect Immortal Souls?" Shi Feng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You want me to kill ten thousand Blessed Ones?"
The Blessed Ones were what the NPCs called players. Players were immortal beings, capable of infinite resurrection. The only loss was experience points and levels, all because a player's soul was undying. They could be considered truly immortal.
To obtain an Immortal Soul, one could only do so after the player's body died. Moreover, the requirements for absorption were considerable. First, the level difference between the players could not exceed five levels. Second, the killing blow had to be delivered personally. Finally, after the player's death, the distance between the two could not exceed ten yards; otherwise, the Immortal Soul could not be absorbed.
For the NPCs of the Divine Realm, this was a forbidden magic. If discovered, whether it was an NPC or a player, they would be killed with full force, without any room for negotiation.
Any player who had their Immortal Soul absorbed would be unable to log into the Divine Realm for a considerable period. It was a punishment more severe than death.
"I didn't expect you to know what an Immortal Soul is. Correct, I indeed want you to personally kill Blessed Ones and collect their Immortal Souls." Xia Lian was slightly surprised that Shi Feng knew about it, but she had never intended to hide it. "I know asking you to do this will put you in a difficult position, but without Immortal Souls, the Immortal Crown cannot be repaired."
"The Immortal Crown was originally a sacred artifact used to suppress all evil demons, but it was damaged during the last suppression of the endless abyss. We at the Stargazer's Tower have gathered all the other repair materials; only the Immortal Souls are missing. Originally, we summoned you here hoping to utilize your own Immortal Soul for slow repair."
"However, we didn't expect the endless abyss to open so suddenly. The abyssal forces are incredibly powerful. Without the Immortal Crown, we have no way to resist their invasion. Since you were the one who triggered this catastrophe, it is only natural that you take responsibility. To repair the Immortal Crown as quickly as possible, we need a large number of Immortal Souls. However, I do not wish for others to know about this matter, so this task will be completed entirely by you."
"The inherent magic array of the endless abyss won't last long. Our estimate is three months. After that, we will have no choice but to face a direct confrontation. Therefore, you must collect ten thousand Immortal Souls within three months."
"However, collecting ten thousand Immortal Souls in such a short time is not easy. That is why I brought you here. The Stargazer's Tower has held numerous legacies since ancient times. As long as you pass the test of a High-tier Legacy, collecting Immortal Souls will become considerably easier."
System: Player has accepted the epic hidden quest "The Immortal Crown." Requirement: Collect ten thousand Immortal Souls within three months. If not collected within three months, the player will suffer a Soul Curse, being unable to log into the Divine Realm for one month. Additionally, the player will enter a weakened soul state, causing all attributes to drop by 90% for three months.
After seeing this quest notification, Shi Feng felt nothing but a headache.
Failure meant hell!
If he couldn't complete the quest, it would be a devastating blow to him. Being unable to log into the Divine Realm for a month meant everyone's level would surpass his by who knows how much. Even after logging back in, with all his attributes reduced by 90% for three months, how could he continue playing in the Divine Realm?
"Your current level has already met the qualification to accept a High-tier Legacy. Will you accept the legacy now, or after you've made preparations?" Xia Lian asked Shi Feng patiently. "Furthermore, I must remind you, the opportunity for a High-tier Legacy is extremely precious. Even I can only give you one chance. You must be cautious. If you don't have sufficient confidence, it's best to wait."
"The difficulty of obtaining a High-tier Legacy is no less than an epic quest."
"If you feel the High-tier Legacy is too difficult, I can convert it into a Mid-tier Legacy for you. Not only will the difficulty be reduced to that of a High-tier quest, but you will also have three chances to attempt it."
Xia Lian explained it patiently, and Shi Feng listened clearly.
Within the Divine Realm, a class change was about obtaining the legacy of a higher-tier profession. The common, standard class changes involved taking on quests in major cities. This type of class change was considered challenging a Low-tier Legacy.
The next level up was a Mid-tier Legacy. These were rare in the Divine Realm. Those who obtained a Mid-tier Legacy typically changed into common hidden classes.
The level above that was a High-tier Legacy. High-tier Legacies were exceptionally rare. Obtaining one allowed a class change into a rare hidden class, and the Astrologer was one such class.
The highest tier was a Top-tier Legacy. They could be described as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns throughout the entire Divine Realm. Even within the Stargazer's Tower, there was no guarantee such legacies existed.
In Shi Feng's ten years of playing the Divine Realm, he had never seen many people obtain a Top-tier Legacy.
After thinking for a short moment, Shi Feng suddenly looked at Xia Lian and asked earnestly, "Lady Xia Lian, may I ask if I can transfer this opportunity to someone else?"
A High-tier Legacy held little significance for Shi Feng. He possessed the Top-tier Legacy of the Sword in the Stone; how could he possibly give up a Top-tier Legacy to accept a High-tier one instead?