220: Chapter 220 A New Invitation? The Abyss Extends an Olive Branch

The Dragon Domain rebellion suppression celebration had just ended, and Wanlong City had not yet fully settled down.

The lingering light of fireworks still hung in the night sky over the square, and players were beaming with joy, clutching their Dragon Crystal fragments, wedding dresses, and lottery rewards.

Long lines still snaked in front of the mine entrances. The entrance to the Sea Dragon Crystal Palace dungeon was also never empty.

"These three days have been absolutely exhilarating."

"I got two pieces of Blue-tier equipment and managed to snag over thirty Dragon Crystal fragments."

"The Dragon Domain has truly become the second Luofeng Village."

Lin Zhe stood outside the Dragon Emperor Palace, his expression calm.

Ao Ningshuang had already returned inside the palace to nurture her pregnancy, and the white light of the warm soul pendant shone faintly from deep within the palace doors, indicating that Lin Jin's fetal breath was very stable.

Qing Yu had just delivered the list of earnings from the celebration.

"Sir, the total earnings from the three-day Dragon Domain celebration have been deposited into the Luofeng Public Account."

"The mining areas, weddings, lottery, and dungeon tickets have all been settled."

Lin Zhe glanced over it and nodded indifferently.

"Distribute them according to the rules."

Qing Yu was about to withdraw.

Boom—

A dark purple rift suddenly tore open in the sky above the west side of Wanlong City. Thick abyssal demonic energy surged out.

But this time, there was no cold killing intent. On the contrary, it was very orderly, as if they were deliberately lowering their posture.

The players below the city instantly looked up.

"The Abyss?"

"Are Mei You's people here again?"

"They just sent a 50% discount on dark materials; what are they bringing this time?"

From the rift, an abyssal messenger wearing a black-patterned cloak slowly walked out. It was not Shadow Three, but the aura was equally respectful.

After landing, he didn't even raise his head, directly kneeling on one knee before Lin Zhe.

"Abyssal messenger Hei Jin pays respects to Mr. Lin Zhe."

Qing Yu stood by Lin Zhe's side, her hand resting on her sword hilt.

Lin Zhe glanced at him indifferently. "Speak."

Hei Jin lowered his head and offered a dark purple command stone with both hands. Inside the command stone, a phantom of the Abyssal Throne flickered continuously.

"The Abyss Witch has commanded this subordinate to come and request the Sir's intervention."

Once these words were spoken, the surrounding players' eyes instantly lit up.

"Requesting Big Boss Lin Zhe to intervene?"

"No way, something happened in the Abyss too?"

Hei Jin's voice was heavy. "The Abyss has not been peaceful over the last half year."

"Three Abyssal Lords in the Northern Territory have rebelled, partitioning the magic crystal mines, recruiting demon legions, and waging war against the orthodox forces under the Abyss Witch."

"Both sides have been fighting for nearly half a year."

"Border towns have been destroyed, innocent Abyssal civilians have been caught in the crossfire, and the entrances to the dark dungeons have been blocked by the rebel lords."

"Although the Abyss Witch could suppress them, if she were to force a war, the casualties among the Abyssal civilians would be severe."

Speaking to this point, Hei Jin lowered his head even further. "Therefore, the Abyss Witch wishes to invite the Sir to help suppress the rebellion."

The area outside Wanlong City fell silent for a moment. Then, the players exploded with excitement.

"Holy sh*t! An Abyssal rebellion!"

"Isn't this a new map war?"

"Dark equipment! Abyssal materials! Magic crystal mines!"

"Brothers, I smell the scent of rewards!"

Hei Jin continued, "The Abyss Witch promises that as long as the Sir is willing to intervene."

"After the matter is resolved, all opened Abyssal mining areas will be permanently available for extraction at a 30% discount for players in the Falling Maple system."

"Abyssal dungeons will activate an exclusive drop rate buff for participating players."

"Dark equipment, Abyssal enchantment scrolls, magic crystals, shadow bone powder, and Abyssal forging materials will all be included in the rebellion suppression rewards."

"Additionally, the Abyss Witch is willing to take the earnings from ten dark mining areas and deposit them into the Luofeng Public Account as player benefits."

Boom! The players went completely crazy.

"Earnings from ten dark mining areas?"

"An exclusive drop rate buff for Abyssal dungeons? This is too good!"

"Dark-class players are ecstatic!"

"Blood Demons, Curse Masters, and Shadow Hunters are about to take off!"

Hei Jin raised his head, his eyes showing clear nervousness. "The Abyss Witch also said that the Abyss is willing to follow the Sir's command throughout the entire process."

"She only asks to end the internal strife as soon as possible and not let the Abyss continue to rot."

Qing Yu looked at Lin Zhe without interrupting.

Lin Zhe's expression remained calm. The Abyss's price was high. A 30% discount on mines. Dungeon drop rates. Dark rewards. And the earnings from ten mining areas. Any other faction would have nodded long ago. But Lin Zhe did not.

He merely glanced deep into the Dragon Emperor Palace. Ao Ningshuang was still nurturing her pregnancy. The Dragon Domain had just finished suppressing its rebellion; although the mining areas, weddings, dungeons, and administrative systems were running, the post-war order still needed to be stabilized. Lin Jin's development could not be affected by chaotic affairs.

Lin Zhe spoke indifferently. "Go back and tell Mei You." "I am aware of the matters in the Abyss."

Hei Jin's heart tightened: "Does the Sir mean..."

"No troops for now." Lin Zhe's voice was very flat.

"Dragon Domain affairs have not yet been fully sorted out." "Ao Ningshuang's fetal condition also needs to remain stable." "I will consider the Abyss after these are resolved."

Hei Jin felt no dissatisfaction; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief. It was not a refusal. It was just a delay. For the Abyss, this was enough.

He immediately lowered his head. "This subordinate understands." "This subordinate will definitely convey the Sir's words completely to the Abyss Witch."

Lin Zhe raised his hand, and a wisp of pale golden rule light pattern fell into the command stone.

"Take this back." "Tell Mei You to stabilize the situation." "Do not let the rebel lords extend their hands to the players of the Falling Maple system."

Hei Jin received the command stone with both hands, his expression greatly shocked. "Yes!"

The dark purple rift reopened. Hei Jin saluted again, turned, and disappeared into it.

After the rift closed, the area outside Wanlong City was briefly quiet. Immediately after, some player uploaded the video to the world channel. The title was explosive.

[The Abyss Witch Mei You requests Big Boss Lin Zhe to suppress the rebellion! The rewards seem explosive!]

The world channel instantly exploded.

"Abyssal rebellion suppression? Is it real?"

"The video is already out! Mei You sent a messenger to personally beg Big Boss Lin Zhe!"

"30% off Abyssal mines! Exclusive drop rate buff! Dark equipment rewards!"

"Please open the Abyss! I want to grind for a dark set!"

"My Blood Demon class has finally waited for its daddy map!"

"Don't rush, Big Boss Lin Zhe said to stabilize the Dragon Domain and the Dragon Emperor's fetal condition first."

"Understood, His Highness Lin Jin is important; the Abyss can wait."

"But I've already started preparing dark resistance potions!"

"I should also prepare some armor-piercing scrolls, what if we really go?"

The various trading zones also became bustling. Many players had already started asking about dark resistance potions, Abyssal scrolls, and dark enchantment materials. Some people were calling out in the guild channels.

"Forming dark dungeon teams in advance! We charge as soon as Big Boss Lin Zhe nods!"

"Don't ask, just train Light Resistance and Dark Resistance first!"

"Keep grinding the Dragon Domain benefits, and build the Abyssal reserve team first!"

High above Wanlong City, Qing Yu watched the wildly scrolling world channel and whispered, "Sir, the players have already started looking forward to the Abyss."

Lin Zhe's expression did not change. "Let them wait." "The Dragon Domain must be stabilized first."

Qing Yu nodded, "Yes."

In the distance, the light of the warm soul pendant inside the Dragon Emperor Palace flickered gently. Lin Zhe turned and glanced at it. Outside the palace, players were still spamming the chat. Inside the palace, Lin Jin's fetal breath beat steadily. And in the direction of the western Abyss, after the dark purple rift disappeared, a wisp of deep demonic energy remained for a long time.