"War Dragon Legion?" The moment Long Xue heard this, he couldn't help but gasp.
The Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was divided into two branches—the Heavenly Dragon Pavilion and the Phoenix Pavilion. Each branch had its own strongest legion.
The Heavenly Dragon Pavilion's strongest legion was the War Dragon Legion.
The Dragon Phoenix Pavilion had specially cultivated experts among its ranks, and only the most outstanding among them were permitted to join the War Dragon Legion.
It could be said that the War Dragon Legion was the ultimate fighting force established to counter those super guilds.
And Long Xue himself had once been a member of the War Dragon Legion.
Now that Jiu Longhuang was sending the War Dragon Legion over, how could anyone not be shocked?
"Pavilion Master, dealing with a small guild—surely this is overkill?" The elegant woman standing nearby, Bai Hualuanwu, also offered her counsel. "Honestly, Long Xue's Blood Legion alone would be more than enough to handle the Zero Wing Guild. If we reveal the War Dragon Legion's strength now, won't we be losing a trump card against those super guilds in the future?"
"It doesn't matter," Jiu Longhuang said with a mocking smile. "Since the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion entered the Divine Realm, we haven't made much of a show. Everyone is watching us right now—this is the perfect opportunity to put on a display. Besides, Zero Wing's reputation isn't low. A swift takedown of Zero Wing will also intimidate certain petty figures and let everyone know that the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion of today is no longer the same as before. We are a true super guild."
"Understood. I'll go notify the War Dragon Legion at once." Bai Hualuanwu immediately began relaying the order.
Time ticked by, one moment at a time.
While the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was preparing to deal with Zero Wing, the other guilds weren't idle either—each one was gathering manpower of their own.
Before long, White River City was flooded with experts.
Even though it was broad daylight, the streets had more players than at night. Among them were not only people dispatched by the major guilds, but also many ordinary players who had rushed over from other cities.
Everyone in the Divine Realm knew that the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was going to crush Zero Wing.
Even though this was going to be a completely one-sided battle, many players still wanted to witness the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion's might with their own eyes. So a great number of ordinary players had come to watch the show.
But precisely because of this, Candlelight Trading Company's business was booming like never before. Sales of Light Stones were especially strong, bringing Candlelight Trading Company's revenue nearly back to its peak—almost a thousand gold coins per hour.
This kept Youyu Weixiao and the others忙得要死要活—working themselves half to death.
"Brother Five, I heard you and Brother Six teamed up and still lost to Black Flame. That's really made the higher-ups unhappy with us Seven Ghost Gods. This time, the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion is going after Zero Wing, and we absolutely must get the job done right." A tall, slender middle-aged man with bronze-colored skin spoke with a serious expression.
"Rest easy, Brother Three. I won't let the Seven Ghost Gods lose face again this time." The Fifth Ghost's eyes flashed with cold killing intent.
Last time, he and the Sixth Ghost had teamed up and still been killed. Not only had they lost all their equipment, they'd been locked out of the Divine Realm for over two days. It had become a laughingstock throughout the Netherworld.
To restore the Seven Ghost Gods' reputation, they naturally intended to get their revenge and complete the mission assigned from above.
"As long as you have that attitude. Our mission is simple—assist Young Master Feng in obtaining three hundred Intermediate Magic Armor Clips. Naturally, it would be even better if we could seize more equipment and Intermediate Magic Armor Clips as well. But since the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion is leading this operation, we should play it safe. Let's secure those three hundred Intermediate Magic Armor Clips first." The tall, thin Third Ghost spoke up. "To guarantee success this time, I've even called over Brother Four and Brother Seven. With the five of us working together, taking down Black Flame shouldn't be a problem. The only thing to watch out for is the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion—we need to plan this carefully."
"Brother Three, please don't worry on that account. I've already gathered intelligence. The ones moving this time won't be Long Xue's Blood Legion, but the War Dragon Legion. Those War Dragon Legion members are all arrogant beyond belief—they've never put anyone in their eyes. They shouldn't be paying any attention to us," Feng Xuanyang explained with a smile. "To be safe, I've also had a large number of elite members rush over from Maple Leaf City. With this much firepower, Black Flame won't have a choice but to comply."
"Right now, Zero Wing is already committing suicide just by facing the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion. If they also have to deal with us, that's ten deaths with zero chances of survival. No matter how strong he is, Black Flame will have to think long and hard about it. When the time comes, he'll definitely hand over three hundred Intermediate Magic Armor Clips." The Fifth Ghost grinned darkly. "And if he dares refuse, I'll show him what real agony feels like."
In White River City, apart from Yixiao Qingcheng, the other major guilds all harbored the same opportunistic intention—to kick Zero Wing while it was down and squeeze whatever they could out of them.
Meanwhile, in a high-end bar not far from the Zero Wing Guild's headquarters, upper management from numerous guilds had gathered.
The entire three-floor building was packed with players, and the best spots—the private rooms on the third floor—had been claimed by first-rate guilds. From there, one could clearly observe every move at the Zero Wing base.
"Guild Master, this Zero Wing Guild really is strange. It's already come to this, and they're still so laid back—no defenses at all. Is this Black Flame actually stupid, or just pretending?" Zitong gazed out the window at the Zero Wing base, her slender brows furrowing slightly.
"That's not strange at all, because Black Flame has no idea what kind of person Jiu Longhuang is. Look around the bar—aren't the vast majority of people here from first-rate guilds? A newly established guild like Zero Wing, with a newcomer like Black Flame at the helm—they naturally don't know Jiu Longhuang's style of operation. That's why they're so relaxed." Xinghe Wangxi took a swig of his Blaze Beer and said with a smile. "Jiu Longhuang is extremely flamboyant and doesn't play by the rules. This time, he secretly mobilized his strongest War Dragon Legion—it's completely overkill for the situation. The only logical explanation is that he intends to destroy Zero Wing's guild headquarters."
"A guild headquarters isn't like a private shop—the managers inside are invincible. But a guild headquarters is different. Dealing with the hired guards stationed inside is troublesome enough, and then there are the patrolling guards on the streets, which makes it even harder. With players' current levels and equipment, nobody can stand up to the patrolling guards. That's why no guild ever attacks another guild's headquarters."
"But then again, the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion is no ordinary organization—it can't be measured by the standards of a regular guild. And Jiu Longhuang isn't stupid. I get the feeling he must have some kind of trick up his sleeve, or he wouldn't have sent the War Dragon Legion. That's his ace in the hole for dealing with other super guilds!"
"All we need to do now is wait for the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion to make the first move. Once they strike and put Zero Wing in a desperate situation, we can begin our own operation."
Zitong nodded silently.
This time, the Star River Alliance had also dispatched quite a few experts and elites. They weren't worried about Zero Wing refusing to comply—it was merely a question of how much they could take.
But none of the major guilds—not even the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion—knew one crucial fact.
Shi Feng was a man who had been reborn. Moreover, he was the guild master of a second-rate guild, and the sheer effort he had poured into surviving in the Divine Realm was beyond anyone's imagination.
When it came to understanding a figure as powerful as Jiu Longhuang...
Even Jiu Longhuang himself might not have been as clear on the matter as Shi Feng.