Heroes' Prison

Chapter 763 - 727: Annihilating the Xuanyuan Clan

Zu Zaiyu stood frozen in place, lost in thought.

According to the information revealed by Huang Yi, Thunder God indeed had a great chance to deal a heavy blow to Heaven’s Guild. At the very least, destroying one or two of their critical cities shouldn’t be a problem. Once an important city is razed, it often takes a long time for such a guild to recover.

Just like the Martial Arts Guild—after Northern Sea City was obliterated, they still haven’t managed to bounce back even now. And not too long ago, the Hall of Famous Generals fell out of the ranks of super-first-class guilds after losing Red Cliffs City... These are all vivid examples.

"I understand now!" Zu Zaiyu nodded firmly, "I’ll head to Xuanyuan Guild right away and have a discussion with Big Brother Yun Sihai and Big Brother Lin Yiqin."

With that, he swiftly left the room.

The room returned to silence. Xiao Chunzi was still asleep in Huang Yi’s embrace, her expression serene.

...

The news of the invading legion planning to attack Xuanyuan Clan had also reached Xuanyuan City, not far from Dragon City.

The air was steeped in a heavy atmosphere, and pedestrians on the streets hurried anxiously, their faces hinting at unease. This first-ever guild city on Hero’s Continent was finally about to face a great calamity.

Inside the City Hall, Yun Sihai, Lin Yiqin, Dong Huan, Dragon Dominates the World, and other high-ranking members were holding a meeting. Apart from them, Desire Arises from the Heart was also present.

"Why did you summon me here? What’s going on?" Desire Arises from the Heart casually sat in the main seat, surveying everyone in the room.

Yun Sihai’s expression was grim as he replied, "We’ve received news that the invading legion will attack Xuanyuan Clan in three days. Our guild cannot possibly withstand the assault from so many enemies; we need you to send a significant force to support us."

"Indeed! This is also an opportunity for us," Lin Yiqin nodded in agreement, analyzing, "If we utilize the defensive fortifications within our territory properly and have enough manpower, we can deal substantial damage to their forces and leave them struggling to recover."

"That strategy certainly seems like a viable one!" Desire Arises from the Heart leaned back into his chair, clasping his hands behind his head, and said slowly, "But the reliability of this intelligence still needs to be verified. It could very well be a blinding trick by the enemy. On the surface, they’re announcing plans to attack you, employing a ’lure away the tiger from the mountain’ tactic. In reality, they might have their sights set on a bigger target—and this target could very likely be the headquarters of Desire Legion: the City of Desire!"

"The intelligence is absolutely credible! This time, they’re not bluffing!" Dong Huan interrupted, his tone slightly anxious as he stared intently at Desire Arises from the Heart.

Desire Arises from the Heart chuckled and asked, "What about Dao Feng? Have you informed him about something this important?"

"We’ve contacted him, but he’s busy with something very critical and can’t spare the attention!" Dragon Dominates the World shook his head, "What we lack are elite troops. As long as we have a substantial number of elite masters, we can fully rely on our defensive fortifications, and there’s no need to trouble Big Brother Dao Feng."

"I see!" Desire Arises from the Heart pondered for a moment, pressing his lips together, then said, "Don’t worry! Xuanyuan Clan will be fine! Keep an eye on the situation and activate the teleportation circle. If your side struggles during the battle, I’ll send troops over to assist. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave!" With that, he stood up and left the conference room, leaving the Xuanyuan Clan’s high-ranking members behind.

"Why do I still feel uneasy? Desire Arises from the Heart doesn’t seem reliable!" After Desire Arises from the Heart had walked away, Dragon Dominates the World muttered with suspicion, glancing in the direction he had left.

"Although Desire Arises from the Heart may be somewhat incapable, at such a pivotal moment, it’s unlikely he would make a mistake. Sending troops via teleportation shouldn’t go wrong," said Geng Qinning, a stylish man in his late twenties sporting a ponytail who served as the Xuanyuan Clan’s diplomat, responsible for their external relations.

"I agree. Desire Arises from the Heart, no matter how incompetent, wouldn’t possibly screw up something as simple as troop deployment." Another high-ranking figure quickly nodded in agreement.

Indeed, such a straightforward task of troop dispatch would be difficult for even the most inept commander to mess up. There was no reason to worry.

Soon, the crowd dismissed their concerns and chose not to dwell on doubts further.

Yun Sihai surveyed everyone around him and declared, "Alright, let’s get prepared! This calamity will be our greatest challenge, but also our biggest opportunity! Everyone, give your all and fight the perfect counterattack to boost Hero’s Continent’s morale."

The group nodded earnestly, rubbing their hands in anticipation of the great battle ahead, and began rising from their seats to leave.

But abruptly, a voice called out from outside the door—

"Big Brother, Zu Zaiyu from Hero Guild is here."

Hero Guild!

Upon hearing this name, everyone’s eyes lit up with excitement.

However, Yun Sihai didn’t seem pleased. Deep in thought, he responded, "Bring him in."

"Alright!" The person left hurriedly, and moments later returned with a young boy, none other than Zu Zaiyu.

"Big Brothers, we’ve already heard about the intelligence regarding the incoming attack. As Xuanyuan Clan’s allied guild, we are concerned about your safety. Do you need our Hero Guild’s assistance?" As Zu Zaiyu entered the room, his small eyes darted around, assessing all present before cutting straight to the point.

Despite his young age and being alone, he showed no trace of fear amidst such an imposing scene. His voice was loud, his gaze resolute. Over the past few months, he had grown remarkably.

Seeing him like this, the group couldn’t help but silently nod in approval, recognizing Zu Zaiyu as a promising talent emerging from Hero Guild.

"Little Fish, we appreciate your kind offer," Yun Sihai began, sighing regretfully and shaking his head, "But we’ve made our preparations for this calamity already, and won’t trouble you."

While receiving assistance from Hero Guild would have been beneficial, the previous fallout between Huang Yi and Desire Arises from the Heart, combined with Xuanyuan Clan currently being part of Desire Legion, made requesting Huang Yi’s intervention less than ideal. Furthermore, Desire Arises from the Heart’s forces were deemed sufficient; Xuanyuan Clan felt confident in holding their ground without Hero Guild’s help. Yun Sihai, unwilling to put Huang Yi in a difficult position, opted to decline the offer.

...

Days passed steadily.

The impending war continued brewing, as Xuanyuan Clan operated like a massive machine running at full capacity, meticulously preparing for the calamity ahead.

The invading legion, confident in their success, executed their plans with precision. Large, formidable armies moved into position according to their strategy, devastating everything in their path. Hero’s Continent players either fell in battle or remained offline, unable to claim any advantage.

Seventy-plus nations marched across the vast continent, deploying magic cannons toward Xuanyuan Clan’s territories, creating a scene reminiscent of an ultimate showdown. The tension spread across the land like wildfire.

Finally, the long-anticipated three days were up.

On this morning, Huang Yi logged in early to check the latest updates on the forums.

"The Ultimate Battle! The invading armies launch a full-scale assault on Xuanyuan Clan’s territories, marking the most decisive moment for Hero’s Continent!"

"Emperor Kid returns, leading the Land of Freedom legion into the fray! Hero’s Continent faces worsening odds!"

"Chinese companies and schools see a surge in leave requests as countless players strategize ways to log in and participate in national conflict within The Second World!"

"Hero’s Continent teeters on the brink of defeat; the invasion includes as many as 8 super-first-class masters and represents 78 countries! Hero’s Continent now only has Thunder God and Gentleman remaining among super-first-class masters. Analysts predict defeat is nearly inevitable and vast national territories will be carved up!"

"Giant Bear Legion and Pharaoh’s Legion enter a heated war stage; Giant Bear meets with South African leader Ling overnight in hopes of forming a strategic alliance."

"Latin American countries announce a coalition to resist Ronald’s Legion invasion together!"

For months, the forum headlines had been dominated by national conflicts exploding across The Second World. Many continental clashes had broken out, leaving no region untouched by flames of war. Hero’s Continent had become the undisputed centerpiece of the chaos.

Today’s battle, a multi-nation coalition assaulting Xuanyuan Clan, was the spotlight of the most critical conflict within the game. It drew global attention, with television networks in countless countries broadcasting live coverage! An immense audience tuned in!

However, Huang Yi remained composed. A few days earlier, Zu Zaiyu had conferred with Yun Sihai and Lin Yiqin of Xuanyuan Clan’s leadership. Confident in their plan, they hadn’t asked for his involvement.

This gave him the opportunity to use the time for further preparations. Meanwhile, Thunder God had already arrived on the American Continent to ready his offensive against Heaven’s Guild.

Everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly, just as planned.

After logging in, Huang Yi checked his message list. Neither Yun Sihai nor Lin Yiqin had sent him any distress calls, suggesting the battle remained under control for now.

...

In this moment, Xuanyuan Guild was weathering the most ferocious offensive in its history. All sub-territories endured relentless bombardment from enemy forces, while Xuanyuan Guild counterattacked with magic cannons of their own!

The endless roar of cannon fire shook the earth, streaks of fire cutting through the skies. The primary participants in this skirmish were players themselves.

Player capabilities had seen significant advancements. Individuals like Yang Yuheng, whose levels had surpassed the 190 mark, rendered normal guardians inadequate. Even level-195 guardians were no longer unbeatable.

Fortunately, guilds around the globe had also evolved, accumulating greater contribution values to recruit Heavenly Domain Guardians. However, their exorbitant contribution costs meant Xuanyuan Clan could only station such guardians in the main city and port city. The other sub-territories lacked such reinforcements, leaving players to defend them on their own.

"We can’t hold out any longer! The city is just behind us, and the Heavenly Curtain Barrier won’t withstand this many magic cannons! Request reinforcements immediately! We cannot let them breach the city!" At one of Xuanyuan Clan’s sub-territories, amidst the onslaught from countless enemies, a commanding officer roared desperately for aid.

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