novelhk Chapter 104 As expected of the city lord, he is so generous!
Chapter 104 As expected of the city lord, he is so generous!
The clamor on the city walls and the roars below seemed incredibly distant at this moment.
Everyone's attention was focused on the two golden tornadoes raging in the Sea of the Dead.
That's not a skill.
That was a catastrophe against nature.
Standing atop the city wall, Yueying no longer knew how to control her expression.
The guild members around her, those players who considered themselves elites, all looked like newbies entering the Origin Realm for the first time, mouths agape, faces blank with disbelief.
So this is how you play this game?
Yueying looked at the figure floating in mid-air.
He just stood there, without making any extra movements.
The battlefield below has become a one-sided slaughterhouse.
All the undead, regardless of their level or species, were instantly decomposed and vaporized the moment they touched the sword light, without even having time to utter a wail.
"General...General..." A soldier swallowed hard, his voice hoarse.
"Should we...continue?"
go down?
Yueying glared at the soldier and gave a soft snort.
What are we going down there for?
Do not make jokes.
Just look at the speed and coverage of those two golden tornadoes.
These adventurers rushed down, but before they even got close, they were probably torn to shreds by the terrifying aftershocks of the sword energy.
"Everyone, stand by." Yueying took a deep breath. "Medical team, treat the wounded. Everyone else, recover."
She knew that the war was over.
It ended the moment that man appeared.
……
Standing in the air, overlooking the entire scene, Chen You had only one thing on his mind at that moment.
The only thing he needed to pay attention to was controlling the range of the "Chaotic Stars" sword formation.
Don't accidentally drag the onlookers into this.
If you accidentally injure someone and cause your newbie protection period to end prematurely, you'll suffer a huge loss.
As for the endless stream of dead beneath our feet?
Chen You's eyes remained completely unmoved.
[Defeat the Valley Wraith, experience +160]
[Slay the Skeleton Warrior, experience +220]
Kill the undead archer, gain 200 experience.
……
This is not a monster.
This is based on experience!
As the two Jade Emperor Swords transformed into death tornadoes crisscrossed the monstrous tide several times, the once boundless black ocean visibly thinned out.
Even with such bulldozing efficiency, tens of thousands of dead could not hold out for long.
Three minutes later.
When the last stitched monster was torn apart by the sword light and turned into a sky full of black ash, an eerie silence fell over the area outside the north gate of Zhaocheng.
"Buzz—"
The two Jade Swords emitted a soft hum, tracing two graceful golden arcs as they returned to Chen You's side and hovered silently.
The sword's blade shimmered with light, yet remained spotless.
The flying sword beneath Chen You's feet slowly descended and landed on the empty battlefield.
Looking around, the horrific scene of corpses strewn everywhere did not appear.
Those monsters all turned into specks of light and disappeared.
What remained was Chen You's skyrocketing level.
Five promotions in a row!
Level 18!
"Cool!"
Chen You couldn't help but let out a low shout in his heart.
This is much faster than secluded cultivation in the Supreme Training Room!
However, this kind of thing can't be done just by trying.
Just then, three grand world announcements resounded in the ears of every player in the Origin Realm.
[World Announcement (Zhaocheng Region): The adventurers of Zhaocheng have successfully repelled the invasion of the "Tide of Wraiths" and protected the peace of their homeland!]
[World Announcement (Zhaocheng Region): The Battle of Zhaocheng has ended! All adventurers who participated in the defense will receive generous rewards based on their contributions. Please go to the Quartermaster at the City Lord's Mansion to collect your rewards.]
[World Announcement (Zhaocheng Region): Adventurer "Chen You" made a crucial contribution in this battle, turning the tide of the war and earning a special reward. His heroic deeds will be recorded in the annals of Zhaocheng!]
The announcement caused an uproar throughout Zhaocheng.
"He's really amazing! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have started criticizing him!"
"Wait, what's going on? I suddenly realize I don't know how to play anymore?"
"To go down in history? That's an incredibly grand gesture!"
Meanwhile, on the north gate of Zhaocheng, the players looked at the three blood-red world announcements and then at the unremarkable figure below.
One by one, they fell into a long silence.
"Steward, have we... have we really allied ourselves with such a being?"
A core member of the Moon Goddess's Radiance asked Yueying in a trembling voice.
Yueying did not answer.
She just stared intently at Chen You.
She suddenly understood the warning the Moon Arrow had given her.
This man was beyond her imagination.
She couldn't grasp it.
"All done, that's a wrap."
Chen You patted off non-existent dust from his Taoist robe, feeling quite pleased with himself.
He glanced at the task list; the task "[Disturbed Rest]" was marked as completed, but no further actions had been triggered.
"I need to go back and find that little girl Meng Xiao first, and hand in the mission."
Chen You made up his mind and was just about to fly back to the cemetery on his sword.
Suddenly, a golden system notification popped up in front of him.
[System notification: Respected "Pioneer of Immortal Path", you stepped forward in the time of crisis for Zhaocheng. Your bravery and strength have earned the respect of everyone.]
The city lord, "Gao De," greatly admires you and wishes to meet you at the city lord's mansion. Would you accept?
Ok?
The city lord wants to see me again?
Chen You was taken aback.
He subconsciously looked up at the city wall, but the NPC city lord Gao De, who had just been directing the battle there, had disappeared.
Could this be... a hidden plot point?
His intuition told him that there was definitely a reward to be won on this trip!
On one hand, there's the unsolved hidden quest follow-up, and on the other hand, there's the guaranteed generous reward.
Only children make choices.
Chen You thought about it and decided there was no rush with Meng Xiao, since she couldn't run away anyway.
Let's get our reward from the city lord first.
"accept."
Ignoring the fervent gazes around him, Chen You summoned the Great White Rabbit and sped towards the central area of Zhaocheng.
……
Zhaocheng, the city lord's mansion.
The guards, dressed in standard armor, stood on both sides, their eyes sharp and their demeanor calm.
However, when Chen You appeared, the guards couldn't help but lower their heads slightly.
This is a form of respect for the strong.
Led by an NPC who resembled a butler, Chen You passed through layers of courtyards.
Instead of taking us to the city lord's hall, they led us to a spacious study.
There were no elaborate decorations, only rows of bookshelves reaching the ceiling, and the air was filled with the faint scent of ink and sandalwood.
A middle-aged man with slightly graying temples stood with his back to him, staring at a huge map on the wall.
He didn't turn around, but spoke calmly.
"You've arrived."
"Lord City Lord."
Chen You bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant.
Gao De slowly turned around. His face was refined, but his eyes were as deep as the sea.
He didn't immediately talk about his military achievements, but instead looked Chen You up and down and nodded slightly.
"A pioneer of the immortal path, his reputation is well-deserved."
His voice was not loud, but carried a calm and authoritative quality that came from someone who had long held a high position.
"This time, it's all thanks to you."
"You flatter me, Lord City Lord. Protecting Zhaocheng is my duty."
Chen, a tourist, asked a question.
What I was really thinking was: "Hey, hurry up and give me the reward if there's one!"
Gao De leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming serious, "I heard that you have just established your own territory—'White Jade Capital'."
Chen You frowned slightly.
As a system NPC, it's not surprising that they know I've created a guild.
But what do you mean by bringing this up at this time?
"Lord City Lord, you are well-informed," Chen You replied casually, but a sense of unease began to creep into his heart.
"A newly created territory is like a candle flame in the wind, fragile and easily extinguished."
Gao De's voice carried a hint of warning, "Especially in this era of impending storm."
"Is a storm brewing?" Chen You keenly grasped the meaning of that phrase.
Gao De didn't explain, but continued, "You stepped forward when Zhaocheng was in danger and protected tens of thousands of people."
"In return, Zhaocheng is willing to be your strongest support."
He paused for a moment, then said, word by word:
"I know your territory is newly established and you are short of manpower."
"In the name of the Lord of Zhaocheng, I hereby grant special permission for a garrison to be stationed in your territory, 'Baiyujing'."
"To help you solidify your foundation."