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Shock Arrow!
Bss was instantly pushed back three steps. In the brief second that followed, Feeder executed an Ambush. Just as he dodged the ultimate skill, a figure as steady as a mountain suddenly appeared in his position.
“President!”
“Leader!”
Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief upon seeing the two pillars of support, and several players began to shed their burdens.
Yan Yan unleashed a Rapid Arrow Barrage, quickly drawing the aggro from the scattered Summoned Creatures. She exchanged a glance with Old Steed in the Stable, signaling him to pull back from the battle circle. Behind her, Qin Huai activated Shadow Step Dodge, unleashing Bss's skills in a flash, dealing a powerful blow that significantly reduced Spirit Summoner's Health Bar.
Just as everyone focused their fire on Bss, a System announcement sent a jolt through Yan Yan.
System Announcement: Congratulations to player Jiang Linchuan for entering the Death Battlefield, becoming the first player to survive. We hope all players will continue to strive for excellence!
How could this be?!
The shock in her eyes was overwhelming. In that moment of panic, the skill from the Summoned Creature landed on her, causing her Health Bar to plummet.
Strawberry Daifuku hurriedly waved her staff, casting a Recovery Spell. Seeing the opponent's Health Bar stabilize, she wiped the cold sweat from her brow. Even the great gods could make mistakes; if she had slipped up just now...
“Miss, what are you doing? Focus on the fight, not on daydreaming, hmm?”
A low and mischievous voice rang in her ears. Yan Yan closed her eyes briefly to collect herself and replied calmly, “Nothing, let’s continue.”
"Did you just see the System announcement?"
Qin Huai stared at her thoughtfully, recalling a certain annoying ID. His Peach Blossom Eyes narrowed, forming a dangerous arc. "Hmm?"
The rising tone only added to the danger.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Are you trying to slip away from the monsters?"
Longbow retracted, ignoring the Summoned Creature that lunged at him, turning his head to look at her.
A hint of helplessness crossed the face hidden beneath the Black Veil, as he swiftly deflected the incoming attack. Just as he intended to pull the girl back, she had already evaded with a wicked smile, Dodgeing out of the battle circle. He watched as the Summoned Creatures charged toward him, a fleeting smile disappearing from his eyes. Resigned, he accepted the onslaught of the Monster Horde and began to chip away at the Health Bar.
Not answering was fine; he would figure it out.
Deep Down pondered silently.
Bss Health Line 1%!
Dungeon timer: 56 minutes!
Zero deaths, but only four minutes left on this countdown.
Time was running out.
Everyone felt a tightness in their chests as they unleashed their attacks without holding back. In the concentrated fire, brilliant skills released massive amounts of red damage values, and the team output ranking data flipped terrifyingly.
7%!
57 minutes!
%!
58 minutes!
1%!
59 minutes!
"Come on, hurry up!"
Old Steed in the Stable said in a deep voice, his expression grave.
"Final wave, finish it off!"
Yan Yan coldly issued the last command.
Just as the timer hit 59 minutes and 59 seconds, the Bss Health Line finally dropped to zero!
System Announcement sounded.
System Announcement: Congratulations to Mysterious Player for leading the team members Old Steed in the Stable, Kaka, Wind Passing, Clouds Following, Feeder, Strawberry Daifuku, Sweet Tooth, Overflowing Corruption, and March Third in defeating the Spirit Pool Level Five Bss Spirit Summoner. The entire team has completed the challenge, taking 1 hour, becoming the first team to clear the Spirit Pool at Abyss Difficulty. All team members receive 5 points of Permanent Attribute Points, 4 points of Main City Reputation, and 5 gold coins. Keep up the great work!
Bss dropped a pile of items, and Old Steed in the Stable scanned the area but couldn’t find the chest he was looking for. At that moment, he saw a girl walking towards the deepest part of the room. She bent down to explore a hidden recess and, as expected, pulled out an ancient leather chest.
With everyone's curious and expectant gazes upon her, she held it steadily in front of Old Steed in the Stable.
Qin Huai rubbed the Key in his palm thoughtfully, stepped closer, and stood beside the girl. He met Old Steed in the Stable's deep, water-like gaze and said:
“Tsk—looks like Elder Steed President needs to make a deal with me.”
His nonchalant tone carried a hint of danger.
“Living Conditions.”
“Hmm~ With how large the Evil Guild is, you shouldn’t mind a mere commercial tax from Winter Snow City, right?”
The members of the Evil Person, unaware of what was inside the chest, felt that the request was both unreasonable and absurd.
Commercial tax is a privilege enjoyed only by established guilds. They currently had neither a Guild Establishment Order nor a Guild Base. How could the lord of Winter Snow City possibly grant such a lucrative tax to an Evil Person? Ridiculous!
However, knowing what was inside the chest, Old Steed in the Stable suddenly narrowed his eyes, staring intently at him without blinking. After a long moment, his tightly pressed lips relaxed slightly. “Alright.”
A heavy word fell.
Yan Yan's eyes flickered slightly.
Calmly, the depths of his unruffled gaze stirred with ripples. He never expected that Qin Huai would actually guess it right, and moreover, he had made such a request. This undoubtedly meant a significant reduction in profits for the Evil Person in Winter Snow City.
"Ah, then it's settled. The commercial tax for the Reincarnation Shop and the Starry Sky in Winter Snow City will be completely waived."
"So the Starry Sky belongs to the Shadow Alliance."
Old Steed in the Stable straightened his back, forming a rigid arc, exuding both solemnity and authority.
The sudden mention of a name made Yan Yan's heart skip a beat. He never anticipated that the all-pervasive Starry Sky from his past life, which was even more terrifying than the Guild's influence, actually belonged to the Shadow Alliance.
The Starry Sky was the largest commercial chain of Zero Point. If the Reincarnation Shop was akin to a grocery store, then the Starry Sky was a department store, covering the Four Major Cities and various towns.
Wherever there were players, there was the Starry Sky.
The Shadow Alliance was synonymous with the Starry Sky; every aspect of the Starry Sky was part of the Shadow Alliance.
Although the Starry Sky existed in the form of shops, anyone who walked inside would never feel like they were entering a mere store. It resembled an adventurer's alliance within the game, containing various services such as material searches, equipment resale, Skill Book trading, mission commissions, and information sales. There were even a group of inscrutable Assassins dedicated to game hunts and assassination missions.
The Shadow Alliance did not require a Guild Establishment Order, nor did it need a Guild Base or any formal registration. They were bound together by ties that far exceeded those of other organizations—ties known only to members of the Shadow Alliance.
Yan Yan's dim gaze rested on the side profile of Qin Huai, shrouded beneath the Black Veil. He thought to himself: it was him who had taken the first batch of shops in the Four Major Cities ahead of her several times, and he had chosen a location very close to hers.
The perfect combination of money and power—Starlight.
This was the goal after the Reincarnation Shop.
"Ah, all for a business tax, and I've exposed my lair. Tsk, what a loss," he said, shamelessly extending his hand to draw up an agreement.
Old Steed in the Stable quickly signed the agreement on the Light Screen.
At the same time, an ancient Key and a Leather Treasure Chest were neatly placed before him.
Old Steed in the Stable picked up the Key, inserted it into the lock of the Leather Treasure Chest, and with a click, the lock opened, revealing its contents.
Inside lay a wooden Craft Token, quietly resting in the chest.
System Announcement: Congratulations to East Wind Arrives and his team members Gray Cashmere, Gray Tone, Ugly Yet Proud, Fleeting Light, More Curved Than a Mosquito Coil, Peacock Nan Zhi, Splashing Water in Your Face, Iron Tower, Bug-Phobic Princess for defeating Spirit Pool Expert Level No. 5 Bss Spirit Summoner. The entire team has completed the challenge in 1 hour and 1 minute, becoming the first team to clear Spirit Pool at Expert Level difficulty. All team members have received 5 Permanent Attribute Points, 4 Main City Reputation points, and 5 gold coins. Keep up the great work!
Unfortunately, the Newbie Alliance's completion announcement was destined to fade into obscurity because—
System Announcement: Congratulations to player Old Steed in the Stable for obtaining a Guild Establishment Order. (To be continued.)
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