mesbooks Chapter 168 A Sudden Storm
Chapter 168 A Sudden Storm
"Good things come to those who wait, Chairman Zhang."
Lin Tian offered a simple word of comfort.
"Although the undead scourge is a crisis, the rewards for successfully defending the city, especially the city-wide buff of [Heroic Defender], will be more beneficial to the future development of your guild."
"That's the logic!"
Zhang Tianya sighed and scratched his hair in frustration.
"But I just feel so choked up! That bastard Zhao Hao, did he lose his mind? Why did he have to mess with that barrier? Now look what's happened, he's public enemy number one! If I catch him, I'll hang him on the city wall!"
His words represent the mindset of many large guild leaders.
Their period of stable development was disrupted, all plans were thrown into disarray, and they had no choice but to invest resources in the uncertain battle to defend the city. Their resentment towards Zhao Hao was probably no less than that of ordinary players.
"It's pointless to say these things now."
Lin Tian shook his head.
"The most urgent task is to deal with the undead scourge three days from now. How many people can the guild mobilize right now? What is their average level?"
When it came to serious matters, Zhang Tianya forced himself to calm down, and his expression became serious:
"The core members number about 500, with levels around 18-20, making them the top tier in Luoxia City."
The peripheral members number between 1,500 and 2,000, with varying levels, mostly between levels 15 and 17. Their equipment... is barely adequate.
He glanced enviously at Lin Tian's shimmering robe, clearly not an ordinary item, and his nimble boots.
This guy's speed of strength improvement is simply inhuman.
He complained a few more times about his bad luck before leaving dejectedly to urge guild members to make the most of their remaining time to level up and prepare supplies.
Lin Tian watched Zhang Tianya's departing figure with a calm gaze.
He understood Zhang Tianya's anxiety, but he himself was more concerned with how to seize the greatest benefit from this storm.
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Meanwhile, in other corners of the 9527 Newbie Continent, the exceptionally talented top players also reacted to this sudden "natural disaster."
Yunxi City, deep within the Shadow Canyon.
Ye Yao's figure emerged from the shadow of a Shadow Giant Lizard like a ghost, her dagger tracing a cold arc as it precisely severed the monster's throat.
When the system announcement sounded, she didn't pause at all. Only after she had put away her spoils did she slightly furrow her brows.
"The Cataclysm... has it come early?" Her voice, hidden behind her mask, carried a hint of doubt.
She glanced at the barrage of insults directed at Zhao Hao on the regional channel.
She instructed Shen Yiyi beside her, "Yiyi, gather all the information about the weaknesses and attack patterns of undead creatures. Also, keep an eye out for the weak points in Yunxi City's defenses. In a city defense battle, it's not always necessary to be in the open."
Stone Gorge City, in the northern wilderness, with its windswept cliffs.
Chen Shan stood like an unyielding rock, stubbornly withstanding the full force of a [Wind Elemental Lord]'s attack with his shield. The ground beneath his feet cracked, but he remained completely still.
Situ Zhen waved his staff behind him, and the violent frost instantly froze the elemental lord.
Upon hearing the announcement, Chen Shan showed no concern whatsoever; instead, he let out a deafening laugh, his voice booming like a bell:
"Hahaha! The Scourge of the Undead? Perfect timing! I was just getting tired of these weak elemental monsters! Finally, some worthy opponents!"
He slammed his shield down, sending shards of ice flying, and declared with a flourish:
"Situ, did you hear that? A siege! How many monsters will charge onto the walls? Perfect opportunity for the brothers to test our newly learned defensive formation! Let's see if their bones are tougher, or my shields!"
Situ Zhen adjusted her glasses and calmly analyzed:
"Brother Shan, we need to prepare a large quantity of purification potions and shadow resistance potions. Also, area control skills are crucial in siege warfare."
"Okay, okay!"
Chen Shan waved his hand.
"You take care of the brains, I'll tank the monsters! Let's go, let's head back to town and get ready! In three days, we'll see how I smash those skeletons to dust!"
Mayan city, on the shore of the Holy Light Lake.
Emily's warhammer radiated a gentle yet unwavering holy light, purifying the last corrupted water elemental.
Upon hearing the announcement, she gracefully sheathed her warhammer, a hint of seriousness flashing in her azure eyes, but without any panic.
"The Lord's tests always come unexpectedly."
Her voice was clear and had a comforting quality.
"The dead... these creations that blaspheme the eternity of life will eventually turn to dust under the Holy Light."
She looked at Karl and Helena beside her: "Karl, increase patrols along the lake to prevent the undead from infiltrating through the waterways."
Helena, your blizzard will be key to clearing out the mobs. We need more Holy Water and Blessing Scrolls.
Karl's expression was serious: "Miss, this battle is dangerous."
Emily slightly raised her hand to interrupt him, her tone calm: "Karl, when darkness falls, paladins should stand before the crowd. This is not danger, but duty and honor."
Cairo, the ruins of a bloody arena.
Raji Kumar, covered in blood, swung his twin axes, creating a blood-red storm that cleaved a massive Sandstone Golem into a shower of rubble!
As the announcement rang out, he was cleaving the core of the golem in two with an axe.
"roar!!!"
Hearing the announcement, he felt no fear, but instead roared to the sky, his fighting spirit burning like a tangible flame!
"Undead! Countless enemies I can tear apart! This is what my berserker blood deserves! Hahaha!"
He suddenly looked at Arjun Mishra, the ascetic monk who had been silently blessing him with his spiritual energy, his eyes calm:
"Arjun! Did you hear me?! This is the real battle! Endless carnage! I will fight my way in and out of the sea of the dead seven times over!"
Arjun slowly opened his eyes.
Raji swung his axe at a nearby broken stone pillar, sparks flying. "I want to chop them all to pieces right now! Let's go! Back to town! I need to get myself into top shape, and in three days, I'll have a good slaughter!"
Arjun watched his comrades, their fighting spirit surging, sighed softly, and silently followed. He knew that this natural disaster might be a calamity for Raj, or it might be... an opportunity.
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Inside Luoxia City, Lin Tian walked along the bustling streets, which also carried a tense atmosphere.
The players were in a hurry, and their conversations almost entirely revolved around the undead scourge, levels, equipment, and resource prices.
He arrived at the auction house and glanced at the prices.
Sure enough, the prices of all kinds of consumables skyrocketed, especially healing potions, mana potions, and temporary buffs that increase attack and defense, which almost doubled in price.
The prices of forging and enchanting materials have also risen accordingly.
Some players are panic selling seemingly "useless" collectibles or non-combat equipment in an attempt to exchange them for gold coins to buy survival supplies.
The shadow of the undead scourge loomed over the entire continent; some panicked, some complained, and some were eager to fight.
For Lin Tian, this was just an upcoming hunting feast, a feast for him alone.