40: Chapter 40 Player Meeting

"Dragon Soaring!"

Ye Qing looked up at those two large characters, his eyes filled with a slightly complex mix of emotions.

Aside from the Green Leaf Guild, it was the second-largest guild in Oak Town. After the Green Leaf Guild members were all placed on the wanted list and forced to fight their way out of the Empire, the Dragon Soaring Guild had directly occupied the ecological niche they left behind, becoming quite the formidable presence in Oak Town.

In the past, he had always led his people to suppress the Dragon Soaring Guild; everyone inside had been defeated by him.

But now... Thinking of the present, the corners of Ye Qing's mouth curled up slightly.

He was now Transcendent! Transcendent! Did they even understand the sheer weight of being a Transcendent?!

However, remembering Ye Ye, who had already gone to the ice fields to shovel ice blocks, he suppressed the smile.

"Yo, look who it is! What are you doing here? Didn't you guys go to the Far North Tundra to scrape by?

Why are you back? Hmm? Did your guild kick you out?"

Ye Qing had just approached when he heard a malicious voice.

Turning his head, he saw a tall, thin player holding two scimitars, a playful look in his eyes.

"Wang Kun, you only dare to bark in front of me now."

Ye Qing gave Wang Kun a cold, disdainful look.

"Defeated loser."

"Hmph."

Wang Kun's expression turned cold.

"You still dare to be so arrogant? I think you've forgotten your place. Brothers, get him!

Let's see how much skill the number one expert of the Green Leaf Guild actually has. Everyone, attack together!"

A group of surrounding players immediately closed in.

Zhou Rin and Ye Qing exchanged a glance, and in the next moment, they both charged forward.

"Beat them up!"

As soon as the words fell, long wooden staffs thrust forward and swung down toward them.

But Zhou Rin and Ye Qing were completely fearless. One holding a blade and the other a spear, they charged straight in.

*Thud thud thud thud thud!*

Chaos ensued. The back of Zhou Rin's blade was heavy and powerful, while the butt of Ye Qing's spear was precise and vicious.

The results of their recent sparring with Parn were displayed vividly. Without using even a trace of Elemental Power, they had four or five people lying on the ground wailing in pain in the blink of an eye.

This caused Wang Kun's expression to change slightly. He was about to say something when a female player walked out and stopped him.

"Secretary Wang."

"Take your men and leave."

Secretary Wang spoke dismissively, then addressed Ye Qing.

"Ye Qing, the Guild Leader is busy with important matters. Please, both of you, rest for a moment."

Ye Qing twisted his wrist slightly and walked inside with Zhou Rin amidst a barrage of hostile glares.

Meanwhile, a piece of gossip began to spread quietly outside.

"Hey, have you heard? Ye Qing, the top expert of the Green Leaf Guild, went to the Dragon Soaring Guild to challenge them!"

"What? Didn't the Green Leaf Guild already go to the tundra?"

"Maybe Ye Qing didn't go. Is he planning to hold down both sides?"

"Doesn't that mean if he's killed once, he'll end up in the tundra too? Is he here to seek death?"

"No, no, I heard Ye Qing's girlfriend was stolen by Luo Long of the Dragon Soaring Guild, and he's here for revenge."

"Huh? For real?"

"Could it be fake?"

*Hiss!*

The gossip gradually spread through Oak Town and onto the forum. A group of thrill-seekers, hearing there was drama, were immediately intrigued and rushed toward the Dragon Soaring Guild's location.

However, at the same time, another piece of news began to circulate.

"According to reports, the leaders and main players of the War Alliance and Blood Moon Guilds have gathered at the Dragon Soaring Guild's base. They plan to form a player alliance to deal with the impact of Oak Town's NPC forces. Many high-level players are heading there in groups."

"Are they finally going to form an alliance?"

"Exactly. That's the only way to withstand the pressure. Otherwise, as a disorganized mess, we'll just be wiped out like the Green Leaf Guild."

"Let's go check it out."

The natives' arbitrary arrests and killings had made the vast majority of players realize the necessity of an alliance.

Compared to the natives, they were at an absolute disadvantage. If they remained scattered and fought individually, it would essentially mean being suppressed for a long time.

Most players had gained a deep understanding of this during this period.

As the news spread, more and more players gathered toward the Dragon Soaring Guild's headquarters.

At this moment, the person behind the scenes stood on a wooden building, gazing at Oak Town in the distance.

"Guild Leader, the news has gained traction. Many players are coming. Additionally, the War Alliance and Blood Moon Guilds have both arrived."

A secretary spoke behind Luo Long.

Luo Long, the Guild Leader of the Dragon Soaring Guild, nodded slightly.

"Good. Prepare for the public meeting."

"Yes. But Guild Leader, Ye Qing of the Green Leaf Guild..."

Luo Long pondered for a moment upon hearing this.

"Oak Town's number one guild, Green Leaf Guild..."

"No, no matter what happens today, we cannot let anyone or any guild steal our thunder.

Today, our Dragon Soaring Guild must stand at the top and must take an absolute leading position in the alliance.

We must not miss this opportunity."

Luo Long's gaze was incredibly determined... "Arriving early is good, but arriving at the right time is better. I didn't expect today to coincide with the Dragon Soaring Guild's player conference.

Our original plan won't work. What should we do next?"

Ye Qing pondered slightly.

Zhou Rin pondered slightly.

After a moment, they looked at each other. Neither said a word, their eyes filled with utter blankness.

A thought immediately surfaced in both their minds.

This guy is just like me!

The two of them together couldn't even put together half a brain.

After a long time, Zhou Rin finally spoke.

"So, what should we do next?"

"Uh, let's take it one step at a time. If all else fails, we'll just use a magic scroll to kill Luo Long, the leader of the Dragon Soaring Guild.

Once he experiences its power firsthand, he'll definitely understand its value and will surely buy it."

Ye Qing pondered for a long time, then slapped his forehead and said.

Zhou Rin's eyes widened, and he immediately slapped his thigh.

"Hiss, that makes sense."

"Deal!"

Having come up with a plan, the two felt much more at ease.

Shortly after, a player walked over.

"You two, the venue is this way."

"Okay."

Zhou Rin and Ye Qing nodded subconsciously and followed the player out.

However, as they walked, they both froze.

"Venue? What venue?"

Before they could react, they were led outside the base to a trapezoidal platform several meters high with seats arranged on it. Two parties were already seated. Ye Qing looked over.

"Ming Zhan, the leader of the War Alliance?"

"Li Yujian of the Blood Moon Guild?"

Ye Qing recognized the two leaders, and they happened to look at him as well.

Just as he was feeling confused, a loud announcement rang out.

"Now entering is the representative of Oak Town's number one guild, the Green Leaf Guild, and its top expert, Ye Qing!

Please, Ye Qing, take your seat!"

Without any preparation or notice, Ye Qing was led onto the high platform under the gaze of countless surrounding players.

Under the proclamation of 'number one guild' and 'number one expert,' the atmosphere was instantly pushed to its peak—it was quite a grand spectacle!

However, the looks the surrounding Dragon Soaring Guild players gave him became increasingly playful.