The Soul Hall's First Player
Chapter 212

Special Faction War

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Although the Dou Qi Continent emphasizes cultivation, it doesn't mean that this world is only about fighting and killing.

There is never a shortage of social skills and social etiquette.

The origins of interpersonal relationships and social customs are often driven by self-interest.

For example, during this major crisis for the Xiao Family, all the top forces in Gama Holy City actually received the news.

They also dispatched a number of personnel to provide support.

Of course, it really is just "a certain number of people"! The Xiao Family has been too outstanding lately.

But the resources of the Jia Ma Empire are limited.

With more players sharing the pie, the share of other players will naturally decrease.

The Imperial Family, the Misty Cloud Sect, the three major families, and even the Alchemist Guild all do not want the Xiao Family to become too powerful.

Coincidentally, the Main Branch of the Azure Cloud Association is located in the Magical Beast Mountain Range Wutan City.

Moreover, the Azure Cloud Association also targets the Xiao Family.

The major established powers of the Jia Ma Empire had been secretly applauding for a long time, their hands turning red from clapping.

But the Azure Cloud Association is, after all, a dangerous force.

Therefore, the major established powers were unwilling for the Azure Cloud Association to actually annex the Xiao Family.

The best-case scenario is that both sides will wear each other down! Especially a few days ago, after Yun Yun returned to the Misty Cloud Sect, she invited the leaders of various forces and pointed out that Azure Cloud Association was very likely backed by Dou Zong.

Therefore, the major established forces immediately formed an alliance and, after discussion, extended a helping hand to the Xiao Family.

The Xiao Family can be destroyed, but the Azure Cloud Association absolutely cannot have an easy time! Otherwise, with the support of Dou Zong, the Azure Cloud Association start to develop without any scruples, and the Jia Ma Empire will have to change its masters!

This is something that none of the parties involved are willing to accept.

Xiao Aotian and Xiao Mei have a high level of mutual affection.

So after Xiao Aotian explained the situation, Xiao Mei immediately began mobilizing the Xiao Family's manpower.

Millions of players belonging to the Xiao Family also received various missions related to the Azure Cloud Association.

Although the Azure Cloud Association Main Branch is full of experts, the combined strength of millions of players should not be underestimated.

Even if they couldn't kill the Azure Cloud Association's Dou Emperor- level First Leader, or even the Dou Zong leader behind him.

They could also forcefully turn the Azure Cloud Association from a "power" into a "duo".

Three days later, Xiao Yuanshan, the head of the Xiao Family, along with Xiao Mei and a group of core members of the Xiao Family, appeared at the Wutan City.

In the distance, an army of over 20,000 men marched in a mighty procession.

The vast majority of these 20,000-plus people were NPCs, a support force sent to the Xiao Family by the Jia Ma Imperial Family, Misty Cloud Sect, Alchemist Guild, and the three major families.

Among them, the Jia Ma Imperial Family alone sent 10,000 people!

After all, in the current Jia Ma Empire, the Imperial Family family still holds the most power.

The Alchemist Guild sent five thousand people.

Recently, Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, whether NPCs or players, have been targeted by the Azure Cloud Association.

As the president of the association, Fa Ma naturally hated the Azure Cloud Association to the core.

The remaining six or seven thousand people were the support teams from the three major families.

Of course, in addition to these, major established forces also issued support missions.

Players who accept the quest will see a list of quest points.

By participating in the killing of the Azure Cloud Association NPCs, you can earn points, which can later be exchanged for various items at the relevant faction.

Yang Shan and Su Yitang were sitting by the window on the third floor of a restaurant near the South Gate.

Looking at the front of the support army, behind Princess Yao Ye, were Chao Bafang and Zhu Tianpeng, Su Yitang couldn't help but laugh, "Boss, those two look like those Hum Ha Two Generals."

Yang Shan: "Don't overestimate them. The Hum Ha Two Generals, are practically immortals!"

Most players come to Wutan City on their own after receiving the quest, rather than following the support army.

These two are quite something, following right behind the Great Princess of the Imperial Family! It's clear that they've already climbed to a pretty good position in the Imperial Family! Of course, besides Chao Bafang and Zhu Tianpeng, many other players also came along with the support army.

For example, the Hero King Manor, which has developed quite well in both the Misty Cloud Sect and the Mu Family.

Alternatively, the Tian Hao Alliance and the War Soul Hall, which mainly developed within the Nalan Family, were also among the supporting forces.

Seeing that the Xiao Family's higher-ups had already welcomed the reinforcements from the six major powers of Gama Holy City into the city, Yang Shan said:

"We should go down now."

Su Yitang: "Hmm, it has to be the boss. Unlike me, it's really tough to make it in the Mu Family."

Yang Shan: "Who told you to be so beautiful? The young men of the Mu Family are all full of vigor, it's strange that they see you can walk."

Su Yitang: "Is it my fault that I'm pretty?"

On the south side, Chao Bafang and Zhu Tianpeng had already joined Jin Shankao and Ye Suifeng.

They had a very pleasant conversation.

After all, these two earned a lot of commissions from Jin Shankao, and their relationship was already quite good.

On the Tian Hao Alliance side, Wang Tianhao, as usual, acted all high and mighty.

However, the leader of the Nalan Family this time was Nalan Jie's second son, Nalan Ji, who was also Nalan Yanran's second uncle.

Dou Ling Peak expert! Perhaps Wang Tianhao wasn't watching where he was going, because he actually stepped on Nalan Ji's heel, causing Nalan Ji to publicly display his smelly socks with his thumb sticking out.

Nalan Ji's face immediately darkened.

He gave Wang Tianhao a good scolding.

Wang Tianhao almost lost his temper and ordered the rabble of the Tian Hao Alliance to wipe out Nalan Ji.

"Even my father has never raised his voice at me like that, who the hell do you think you are?"

However, in order to maintain his position in the Nalan Family and to preserve his chance to get in touch with Nalan Yanran, Wang Tianhao ultimately chose to endure it!

Just then, Yang Shan and Su Yitang walked over from a distance.

The Mittel Family team, located next to the Nalan Family team, immediately stepped forward.

The leader Mitier Renlian, hurriedly approached Yang Shan, clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed deeply, and spoke with a firm and powerful voice:

"Greetings, Young Master Yang!"

The two thousand or so members of the Mittel Family behind Mitier Renlian also bowed in unison. "Greetings, Young Master Yang!"

Wang Tianhao's eyes turned red as he watched.

This treatment is so obviously hierarchical!

"Just how high does Yang Shan climb in the Mittel Family? Mitier Renlian is a core member of the upper echelons, why the hell do you have to bow to him?"

Little did Wang Tianhao know, it wasn't just about bowing.

The head of the Mittel Family, Mitier Tengshan, personally ordered that any request made by Yang Shan must be met to the best of his ability!

All I can say is that Mitier knows how to invest!

Mitier Tengshan had limited interaction with Yang Shan, but his granddaughter was incredibly sensible! And she was also extremely beautiful! She was the champion of the Alchemist Convention and Fifth Grade Alchemist capable of refining Perfect Spirit Marrow Pill!

Even the head of the family, Mitier Tengshan, had to lower himself and befriend someone of equal standing! It just so happened that Yang Shan came to Wutan City this time.

Mitier Tengshan repeatedly emphasized that Yang Shan must be given the utmost respect! Yang Shan doesn't necessarily have to the Mittel Family.

But it is essential to let other forces know that Yang Shan has a deep relationship with the Mittel Family!

How deep is it? So deep that the property Yang Shan lives in in Gama Holy City belongs to Mitier! So deep that Ya Fei can enter and leave Yang Shan's private residence at any time!

Nalan Yanran could only stand at the door!

Therefore, more than two thousand people bowed and paid their respects to Yang Shan.

"Mommy, Mommy!"

Socially awkward Su Yitang was so frightened that she hid behind Yang Shan, clutching Yang Shan clothes tightly.

"Boss, aren't you panicking?"

"Why would I panic!"

"Boss, there are so many people here, please don't swear."

"Okay, why should I panic!"

The Mittel Family has gone too far with this.

All eyes of the players present were focused on Yang Shan.

Jin Shankao against Ye Suifeng and they chatted:

"Xiao Ye, look at Yang Shan. When will you be able to have that kind of status in the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Ye Suifeng: "Ya Fei Yang Shan has a beautiful concubine! Wait for me to advance to the True Disciple level and raise Yun Yun's favorability."

Jin Shankao, "Damn it, I also want to improve my relationship with Yun Yun!"

Ye Suifeng: "Don't you have Chai Wenjing? She even left the Chai Family to follow you!"

Jin Shankao matter-of-factly, "This game has a fantasy background, so it has to abide by the rules of this world. How can you only date one girl?"

Ye Suifeng: "That's true. I've also gained a lot of favor with a few girls from the inner sect recently. It's definitely easier to gain favor with girls who aren't NPCs from the original story. All I can say is that Tianyao awesome! Hey, boss, look! Look at Wang Tianhao!"

At this moment, Wang Tianhao was staring intently at Yang Shan, trembling with anger.

He was trembling with anger!

Jin Shankao his duodenum spasmed. "That young Wang Tianhao, he used to play around with too many women. When he met someone who touched his heart, he just went crazy. Brother Yang is really suffering an undeserved disaster."

The surrounding players were all watching intently.

But Yang Shan still showed the composure that one should have after weathering such a storm.

He casually said, "No need for formalities."

Su Yitang: "???"

Jin Shankao: "???"

Ye Suifeng: "???"

Hao Yunqi: "Damn! This Yang Shan is really faking it! Wang Shao, shall we take him down?"

Wang Tianhao sneered, "No rush, there's plenty of time later."

Xiao Mei was also taken aback by Yang Shan's sudden display of arrogance:

"Aotian, is Yang Shan really that close to the Mittel Family?"

Xiao Aotian was so angry he was itching to fight:

"It's more than good, we're practically sleeping in the same bed!"

Xiao Mei's shoulders twitched. "No way, Grandpa Teng Shan likes this kind of thing?"

[Ding! Player, please note that your relationship with Ya Fei has reached the "Best Friend" level, and your affinity with Mitier Tengshan has reached 25 points. You can now receive all the support you can from Mitier's support team!]

Things are different now.

Yang Shan knew that ever since he won the championship at the Alchemist Convention, he had become a true "big shot" in the Jia Ma Empire!

Nalan Yanran cannot be called a big shot; she is currently only Dou Ling, and merely Yun Yun's personal disciple.

Nalan Yanran's master Yun Yun, or her grandfather Nalan Jie, could be considered a big shot! This support team from Mitier is of good quality overall and can provide Yang Shan with considerable assistance.

At the very least, their overall combat strength is much stronger than that of the 500 players at Jin Shankao.

However, Yang Shan will not use this force for the time being.

They might even try their best to protect them.

After all, this confrontation between the Xiao Family and the Azure Cloud Association is not something that some Dou Ling NPCs can influence! The Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch has a Dou Emperor!

Even if it's just a two- Dou Emperor, it would take at least four or five high-star Dou Wang to restrain him.

Of course, even Dou Emperor) is not invincible.

If the Xiao Family sends out a million players to gang up on him, that Dou Emperor will definitely be worn down and killed.

But if the Dou Emperor sees that things are not going well, he can retreat at any time, and cannot be stopped!

Yang Shan came here purely to collect some souls.

After all, the "soul-generating output" of a major conflict is quite gratifying.

However, there are many restrictions on how players collect Soul Strength.

First and foremost, you must participate in the kill.

Then there are different items, but the amount of Soul Strength collected is limited.

The Soul Gathering Pearl that Protector Wu gave to Yang Shan was of quite high quality.

In addition, Yang Shan's Soul Envoy Personal Decree can hold up to 20,000 soul points.

It would take two thousand Da Dou Shi to fill it.

Of course, Yang Shan could also choose to only cause trouble for the players.

After all, players will revive immediately after they die, but the efficiency will be relatively low, with only 20% reward for each kill, and a player can only provide Soul Strength once in a short period of time.

Xiao Mei arranged for the Xiao Family's senior members to settle the support team of more than 20,000 people.

Half an hour later, they invited the leaders of the support teams from various major forces to a combat meeting.

Yang Shan was also among those invited.

Yang Shan originally had little interest in meetings or anything like that.

But he was very interested in Xiao Mei's battle plan.

Through Xiao Mei's plan, Yang Shan can compare his memories with those of his past life to see if the butterfly has been blown here in this life.

During the meeting, Xiao Mei demonstrated extremely calm thinking and eloquent speech, discussing everything from the general direction to various details with the leaders of the various support teams.

Xiao Yuanshan, the head of the Xiao Family, spent almost the entire time drinking tea, and his lines were probably only three sentences long:

Yes! Mei'er is right! I think so too! Soon, various measures targeting the Azure Cloud Association Main Branch were finalized one after another.

Wutan City also has multiple quest posting points for players to accept quests.

It's worth mentioning that the vast majority of tasks are not accepted by a single person.

Instead, after a player confirms a task, they wait for other players to confirm the same task until the number of players specified for the task is reached before the task takes effect.

However, at the very top of all the quest giveaway points, there is a special quest: Find the location of the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch!

The reward for this task is a whopping 100,000 contribution points!

Since the Xiao Family is facing an attack from the Azure Cloud Association, all rewards will be provided by the Xiao Family.

One hundred thousand contribution points can be exchanged at the Xiao Family for Mystic Rank Advanced Skill with Purple Word Seal, or a top-grade equipment with Purple Word Seal, or pills or special items of equal value.

Others might not know the location of the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch, but how could Yang Shan not know?

The location of the Main Branch was told to him personally by Protector Wu!

He was also told to visit Fireworks Pavilion along the way to relax! However, this task was not so easy to complete.

It's not enough to simply tell Xiao Mei where it is to convince her.

After all, this involves the Xiao Family's entire plan and strategy.

Furthermore, although the Magical Beast Mountain Range are vast, the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch must be near Wutan City. With so many players, who knows, some players might just stumble upon the Main Branch by sheer luck.

Therefore, there is a key requirement for the mission: the location of the Main Branch must be corroborated by the captured Azure Cloud Association members.

The mission has a time limit of three days (game time). If multiple players report the location of the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch...

Then, the Azure Cloud Association members captured by the player will be used as the judging standard. Whoever captures the strongest member will get 100,000 points!

Therefore, Yang Shan gathered together three loyal employees: Su Yitang, Chao Bafang, and Zhu Tianpeng.

The four immediately left the city and entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

But halfway through, Yang Shan parted ways with his three loyal employees.

He put on the "Unseeable" mask, changed into black clothes and Tiger Head Broadsword.

This "Azure Cloud Association Main Branch" mission is available to any player.

Yang Shan received news that many powerful guilds, such as the Heaven Flame Alliance, Hero King Manor, and Tian Hao Alliance, were preparing to take collective action.

Yang Shan worried that if they could simply capture a few Dou Ling, they wouldn't be able to compete with these guilds.

We still need to set our sights on the Dou Wang! But who knows where the Dou Wang of the Azure Cloud Association is right now?

Or what kind of arrangements will Azure Cloud Association make against the Xiao Family? Yang Shan was just a minor character in the major plot at the end of this version in his previous life, and there's a lot we don't know about him.

Therefore, the best way is to go to the Azure Cloud Association and ask the leader! Yang Shan rushed towards the location mentioned by Protector Wu.

Three hours later, in front of the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch.

Yang Shan, wearing a black robe and a head Unseeable his face, strolled over.

"Stop!"

Who is it?

"Let's do it!"

With a stomp of his foot, Yang Shan unleashed a torrent of thunderous Dou Qi, repelling the four gatekeepers who were charging toward him!

Yang Shan flicked the hem of his robe and said domineeringly, "You, go in and announce that Lord Wu sent me!"

The four gatekeepers' expressions shifted between anger and uncertainty. Soon, one of them retreated into the Main Branch, presumably to deliver a message.

Before long, a powerful individual who activated his Dou Qi Transformation Wings flew directly to the main gate.

[Lian Qiao] (Purple Word Seal)

Rank: Two- Dou Emperor

Attribute: Wind

Affiliation: Azure Cloud Association

Position: First Leader Lian Qiao, upon seeing Yang Shan, cupped his hands and asked, "Are you Mister E?"

Yang Shan is no match for Lian Qiao in terms of either strength or status.

Lian Qiao came in person and was so polite, it was only because of Protector Wu's influence.

Yang Shan can't take advantage of this.

Therefore, he also behaved very respectfully:

"First Leader, just call me Cheng E. You absolutely must not call me Mister E. E."

Lian Qiao: "The order was given by Protector Wu himself, so of course Mister E can be summoned. He's had a long journey, so let me, brother, host a welcome dinner for Mister E!"

Who says the Soul Hall are all heartless bastards?

Look at the people from the Soul Hall that Yang Shan has come into contact with. Although they are all ruthless, they are really good to their own people! The Dou Zong Protector personally gave the order, Dou Huang expert greeted him with smiles and even held a banquet to welcome a Dou Ling.

Yang Shan followed Lian Qiao into the Main Branch.

Lian Qiao's words about welcoming him and washing away the dust of his journey were not an exaggeration at all.

Eight maids stood in a row, and a table was laden with delicious food and wine! Lian Qiao said magnanimously, "Mister E, is there anything you like? Please don't be shy."

Yang Shan gave a hypocritical reply:

"I don't like that kind of food."

Then secretly fill in the questionnaire:

When will the Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya's Friendship System be implemented?

After exchanging pleasantries, the two began to eat and drink.

A new message popped up in Yang Shan's system messages:

[Ding! Player, please note that since your current identity is ' Cheng E ' and you are located within the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch, you have gained some of the Azure Cloud Association's NPC traits!]

Within the map area designated for this special storyline, if you, as the secondary character ' Cheng E, ' kill a player, you will receive 20% of the normal experience and soul rewards for a kill at that level. The loot drops will be based on the player's normal PvP kill loot.

Upon seeing the message, Yang Shan couldn't help but spit out the wine in his mouth.

Lian Qiao was startled. "Brother Cheng, what's wrong? What are you all standing there for? Quickly get Brother Cheng ready!"

Eight maids immediately surrounded Yang Shan.

But now Yang Shan has absolutely no interest in beautiful women!

Beauty will only slow down the speed at which he kills other players!

In the previous life, the player's level gradually increased, but leveling up became as slow as a tortoise crawl.

At that time, what all players looked forward to most was the "Faction Blood War" between their own faction and the opposing faction! Faction Blood War is an upgraded version of the "Faction War" gameplay.

While retaining the rules of the Faction War, many new rules have been added.

One of the benefits is that you can gain experience points when you kill enemy players! You should know that high-level NPCs are not only hard to find, but also hard to kill, and most of them have certain backgrounds. If you are discovered after killing them, you will be hunted down by the faction to which they belong.

But players are different!

Players are resurrected immediately after dying, even faster than NPCs! Therefore, in the previous life, many players relied on Faction War to quickly level up.

Of course, many more players also experienced a drop in level due to consecutive deaths.

But can any player kill Yang Shan now? This gameplay mode was first introduced in version 1.3 when the conflict between the top forces of the Four Great Empires in the National Server escalated.

But now, Yang Shan has triggered the Faction War a version ahead of schedule.

Moreover, it was a Special Faction War exclusively for him!

Yang Shan plans to find an opportunity to challenge for the Dou Wang in the next version.

But judging from this, it seems we don't need a next version!

Yang Shan righteously refused the service of the eight maids and said to Lian Qiao with a serious expression, "First Leader, I didn't come here to enjoy myself, I came here to help you!"

Those players actually dared to attack the affiliated forces of my Great Soul Hall. If we don't teach them a lesson, where will the prestige of my Great Soul Hall be?

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