Heroes' Prison

Chapter 785 - 748 Black Friday

However, reality proved that Huang Yi’s actions were unpredictable. Just when countless people believed he wouldn’t make an appearance, an announcement related to him echoed across the entirety of Hero’s Continent—

"[Continental Announcement]: The [Sun] Guild has joined the [Hero Legion]."

This single announcement left countless people stunned, their faces filled with disbelief!

The Sun Guild joining the Hero Legion?

In everyone’s impression, these two factions were supposed to have zero interaction, as if destined never to cross paths!

The conflict between Huang Yi and Thunder God was known worldwide. During the second annual grand event, the two were like twin supernovas far surpassing the rest. Back and forth they went, with public support rates neck and neck, until the very last moment of the awards ceremony, when the system temporarily decided the winner. Their rivalry was even more famous than the past enmity between Dao Feng and Dragon Spike.

Their only cooperation was during the rescue mission on the Land of Dongying. Even then, they barely interacted, maintaining the appearance of two entities that neither interfered with nor acknowledged each other.

But now, the Sun Guild had actually joined the Hero Legion. This twist made countless people question whether the announcement was a mistake.

The Sun Guild’s entry into the Hero Legion was a move Huang Yi had contemplated for a long time.

At this moment, he and Thunder God no longer needed to maintain a façade of hostility. The World Federation had already uncovered their real-life identities, realizing their in-game enmity in The Second World was nothing more than a staged act. The Federation could expose this information at any time.

Additionally, Huang Yi’s Hero Legion needed to build a reputation and grow rapidly. The Sun Guild—this super-first-class guild—joining them was like a bombshell. The guilds that had already joined the Desire Legion would now have to reassess the Hero Legion’s strength. Those who were already tempted might decide to join because of this development.

Later, Thunder God would launch an attack on Heaven’s Guild, and it would be regarded as a heroic feat of the Hero Legion.

Lastly, with Thunder God’s death sentence fast approaching, the Sun Guild would face some turbulence. At such a moment, joining the Hero Legion could divert public attention from Thunder God, making it easier for Huang Yi to act.

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At the same time, across the American Continent, it was daytime—the period of lowest activity, as many players were at school or work. Today was Friday, and the weekend had not yet begun.

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in Knight’s Armor appeared discreetly in Heaven’s Guild City—Heaven City.

His arrival did not attract any attention. Of course, if anyone learned his true identity, they would certainly be shocked, for he was none other than the super-first-class master, the world’s number one knight, and the leader of the Sun Guild—Thunder God!

Thunder God looked at the bustling Heaven City, at the meticulously constructed tall buildings, and at the clean and spacious streets, a faint smile curling on his lips.

He knew that at this very moment, all of Heaven’s Guild’s sub-territories were crawling with hidden troops. These people could be anyone—a passerby strolling along the street, a child playing in an alley, or even a lover buying a bouquet of roses at a flower shop. They had diverse identities and were scattered across various corners, but the moment Thunder God gave the order, these individuals hidden in the shadows would reveal their fangs and become incredibly aggressive.

Although Thunder God came alone to the American Continent, it didn’t mean that he had no allies here. Guilds ranked 4th, 18th, and 42nd on the American Continent were all founded by brothers from Rose Prison. Even within Heaven’s Guild itself, several mid- to high-ranking officials were scouts secretly placed by Rose Prison.

Huang Yi and Thunder God’s forces spanned the entire globe. Some of their networks were so concealed that outsiders couldn’t even fathom them. Now, these hidden powers were finally coming into play.

Currently, the guilds they mobilized were all part of the anti-war coalition, vehemently opposing the invasion of Hero’s Continent by the Pope, Kid, and Dante. These guilds represented an alternate voice of the American players.

"Alright! Let’s move. Launch the guild war!" At that moment, Thunder God casually issued orders to the leaders of several guilds. Then, he immediately drew his Knight’s Lance and thrust it into a member of Heaven’s Guild beside him, instantly killing the target!

In broad daylight, Thunder God began slaughtering Heaven’s Guild members right in their headquarters, utterly unrestrained!

Simultaneously, all of Heaven’s Guild’s sub-territories descended into chaos and disaster!

Some Heaven’s Guild players were walking the streets as usual. But the next moment, a passing pedestrian suddenly stabbed them, leaving them with an expression of shock before their final breath.

Some Heaven’s Guild players were casually strolling through an alley when, out of nowhere, a sharp arrow pierced through their skull, trailing a line of blood in its wake.

Some Heaven’s Guild guards, hearing cries for help, rushed over with their spears to investigate. Yet before they reached the scene, a swift gust of wind swept past their backs, and suddenly their arms fell limp. Drops of blood splattered onto the ground!

This day would go down in infamy for Heaven’s Guild members, forever remembered as "Black Friday" or "The Day Thunder God Descended."

...

Meanwhile, on Hero’s Continent, Huang Yi finally decided to take action.

He had a good personal relationship with Butterfly-Lodged Autumn Wind, the guild leader of the Styx Sect Guild, and immediately sent a message offering his support. The latter promptly replied with an enthusiastic welcome.

Huang Yi swiftly teleported to the Styx Sect Guild’s Wolf Mountain Territory, arriving alone within the fortress walls. Under the cover of night, he gazed out towards the wilderness beyond.

The fields outside were a massive battleground, where countless people were locked in fierce combat. The deafening roars reverberated, overwhelmingly intense.

Amidst the chaos, there was a godlike figure, leading a band of personal guards, charging through enemies with no one able to match him. With a casual wave of his hand, he summoned thunderbolts that shot out, instantly killing groups of opponents.

This man was none other than the Pope, one of the three major leaders igniting the flames of war on Hero’s Continent!

"Pope, stop this!" At that moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out across the heavens and the earth—it was Huang Yi speaking. He had requested the right to broadcast within the Wolf Mountain Sub-Territory from Butterfly-Lodged Autumn Wind, allowing him to address everyone within the boundaries, much like a system announcement.

The countless individuals within the territory froze in surprise, momentarily pausing their actions. None of them had expected Huang Yi to appear at this critical moment!

Even reporters and analysts stopped their chatter. Some live broadcast commentators also halted their commentary to allow audiences to clearly hear Huang Yi’s words.

The chaotic battlefield suddenly grew still, momentarily silenced by a single remark from Huang Yi.

The protagonist on the battlefield—the Pope—also halted his actions and turned to look in the direction of the city, focusing his eyes on Huang Yi standing atop the fortress walls.

At this moment, Huang Yi stood there alone on the city wall. In the night, his figure appeared somewhat frail, yet it made the Pope’s face grow grave.

In this world, only three people could command such attention from the Pope, and Huang Yi was one of them. The other two were the legendary Dao Feng and the enigmatic Sharp Sword.

"What’s this? You think you can scare me off with words?" the Pope shouted to Huang Yi from afar, his voice resounding across the landscape.

"Not to scare you, but to advise you to retreat. Stop this national battle now and withdraw. Otherwise, your guild’s losses will only increase," Huang Yi’s voice echoed throughout the entire sub-territory.

"Ha! Has your mind gone bad? Advising me to retreat?" the Pope laughed boisterously, looking at Huang Yi with amused interest.

"Do you know why Thunder God has been absent these past few days?" Huang Yi suddenly posed a question.

The crowd instantly perked up at this mention!

Indeed, Thunder God, such a pivotal figure, had been missing for days! Speculation about his situation was widespread. Now that Huang Yi had brought it up, it was clear he intended to divulge the truth.

The Pope also grew interested, shouting in response, "Where has he gone?"

"To the American Continent," Huang Yi quickly answered, his tone as if chatting with an old friend.

"The American Continent?" The crowd furrowed their brows in confusion. Why would Thunder God suddenly go to the American Continent?

Huang Yi seized the moment to flex the Hero Legion’s strength, emboldening their presence. "Pope, don’t underestimate the Hero Legion. Our capabilities far exceed your imagination. You’ve pulled so many troops from Heaven’s Guild to Hero’s Continent—did it never occur to you that Heaven’s Guild might now be in danger?"

"Are you suggesting Thunder God is attacking my Heaven’s Guild?" The Pope smiled faintly, dismissing the notion. "For Thunder God to pose a threat to Heaven’s Guild, he would need the full force of the Sun Guild. Yet to my knowledge, the Sun Guild has been silent these past days. Do you honestly believe Thunder God alone can take on my entire Heaven’s Guild?"

"He’s already leading an attack on your Heaven’s Guild. You’ll find out soon enough," Huang Yi replied calmly. By now, Thunder God had already started the assault, and the Pope would confirm this shortly. Huang Yi was here purely to enhance the Hero Legion’s reputation, showcasing their prowess to attract more recruits.

The Pope, hearing these words, felt a twinge of unease. Just then, he received an abrupt message—one so unexpected that it made his heart skip a beat.

Taking a deep breath, he opened the message—

"Pope, a call just came in from the guild’s stay-behind commander, reporting an urgent situation! Every one of our guild territories is under sudden attack by a massive number of players, including Thunder God. He’s currently unleashing carnage in our guild’s headquarters, Heaven City. No one can stop him!"

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