The Regret Routine of the Illusionary Dungeon, The Meaning of Guild Wars

Zhang Mingzhen naturally chose to enter this Illusion Realm.

He gained a lot from that last instance.

This is mainly reflected in combat skills and combat response.

It is not simply a matter of numerical summation.

Therefore, he decided to go back in.

This time, we have indeed entered a true Illusion Realm.

Gao Linzhi wanted to use this pawn to better influence the Earth.

Naturally, we need to reshape his values and let him experience the tricks of the Regret Routine approach.

Soon, with time accelerated to 1: Illusion Realm, Zhang Mingzhen quickly experienced joining a guild, being praised, rapidly gaining merit, and having beautiful female brothers...

Until one day he obtained the Revival Stone and the Longevity Stone, two other treasures.

In an instant, a great favor turned into enmity.

"Thud!" A knife pierced his back.

"Why? Aren't we brothers?" Zhang Mingzhen had long forgotten that this was Illusion Realm, because it felt too real.

The person who assassinated him was Long Tiande, a witty, humorous, and forthright older brother.

Yet this same older brother betrayed him in the end.

"I'm sorry, but for the sake of humanity and the greater good, this is the only way."

"This kind of thing must not be allowed to spread; it will ruin everyone!"

"You, you..."

Then Zhang Mingzhen collapsed.

However, he possessed the talent of Yin and Yang, and at this moment, another body came to life.

As a transmigrator, he naturally didn't tell anyone about his talent, not even his closest friends.

But then, in the Illusion Realm, he became a person from the underworld.

But he preferred not to become a person in the underworld, because what happened next shattered his worldview even more.

Because his older brother had an affair with his wife.

"He's really foolish. He has such great power, yet he still trusts those in power," his wife said coldly.

"Yes, just like Han Xin. He was clearly very strong. Even if he couldn't succeed in rebelling, he could always run away, just like the others who ran to the grasslands. He got this kind of thing and didn't run away. Wasn't he just waiting to be betrayed?" His elder brother said with regret, while hugging his wife.

Wow, this is real!

Why do some people enjoy reading stories about cuckoldry? Because cuckoldry makes things feel real.

Zhang Mingzhen was furious when he heard these words.

What followed was even more infuriating.

Instead of investigating his death, avenging him, and clearing his name, the guild falsely accused him of colluding with external guilds to try and seize the guild's valuable resources...

In an instant, he went from being a hero revered by everyone to being despised trash, a petty person, a selfish individual, and a hypocrite.

"Damn it, you just wait! I'll be reborn and kill you all!"

He shouted angrily, then snapped out of his Illusion Realm.

Zhang Mingzhen looked at his hands.

It turns out that everything before was just a dream, an Illusion Realm instance.

However, it's too real.

It was so real that Zhang Mingzhen believed that if he encountered the situation in the Illusion Realm and made the same choice, a similar ending would occur.

"Damn it, just you wait, I'll make you pay!" Zhang Mingzhen felt furious as he recalled the events in the Illusion Realm.

That's terrible!

He had such a great reputation, yet because he had too many concerns, he was betrayed and suffered misfortune.

As expected, we still need a lone wolf; we can't give those people the chance to betray us!

At the same time.

Saturday was the day of the guild war.

As soon as casual players from Zone 3 logged into the game, they were overwhelmed by the world chat being flooded with declarations from all sides.

The various guilds were vying to make their statements, engaging in heated debates.

Each of them seemed confident of victory; the atmosphere was already electric even before the duel began.

"Our Hero Alliance is determined to win this time, so why do you bystanders waste your breath with empty words?"

"We sincerely invite passionate individuals to join us on the battlefield, where we will be invincible!"

"If you're a true brother, come and fight me! 9999 yuan per cut!"

"The Hero Alliance is mostly made up of reckless brutes; what kind of force can they possibly achieve? You'd hardly ever see a girl if you joined."

"They're all single!"

"Our Unmatched Guild welcomes talented individuals; our guild is filled with beautiful sisters, and new members receive a generous welcome gift upon joining."

"A big gift pack, and you got a girl inside?"

"I have the girl's contact information and you can see her photos."

"It's a fake photo!" someone said disdainfully.

"When it comes to the number of female players, Red Rose certainly doesn't lag behind."

"All the sisters in the association look forward to fighting alongside experts and await your arrival to lead the Wind and Cloud."

"The Listening Snow Pavilion is home to many outstanding women, each with formidable combat prowess. Wouldn't it be lonely to travel alone? We welcome all powerful individuals to join us, to explore the world together, and to comprehend the Great Dao together."

"Good heavens, dual cultivation?" someone said sarcastically.

"Just launched, what's going on? When did casual players like us become so sought after?"

"Brother, you may not know this, but I've heard that once a guild reaches level two, it not only expands its membership but also provides an online encouragement effect—the more members there are, the greater the boost!"

"Even before advancing to the next round, they're already eager to recruit players; it seems everyone is full of confidence. Who will emerge victorious remains to be seen."

"Great! We casual investors can make money again!"

"Mercenaries, let's go! Whoever pays the most, we'll fight for them!"

"Yeah, let's learn from Western mercenaries. It's just a game, we don't die, we can fight, and we get paid. It's a great thing!"

Indeed, the biggest beneficiaries of this guild war were the solo players.

Some whales (players who spend a lot of money on in-game purchases) have spent 500 million yuan at once to hire people.

Some people offered a billion.

In no time, in-game purchases surged.

Previously, the wealthiest individuals had accumulated vast sums of money that they couldn't spend.

They don't have many places to spend their money either.

This is mainly because the total scale of consumption of luxury goods and other top-tier consumer products is still relatively small.

After all, even the richest people only have 24 hours in a day and don't have that much time to spend on consumption.

Now, these wealthy individuals are forced to spend lavishly on games for real-world health benefits.

In the game, this is war.

There's no limit to how much money can be spent on war.

Thus, the problem of wealth flowing downwards, which has existed for thousands of years, was easily resolved by the God's Domain Game in a way that was without gunpowder or coercion.

Of course, it cannot be said that the problem is completely solved.

After all, resources will accumulate quickly in the game.

However, games are at least easy to adjust; a single version release can resolve a large number of issues.

This is not like reality.

In reality, making such an adjustment would take years or even decades, and would require a great deal of blood, sweat, and tears.

"Bet lines have been set up in Mingyue Town. Those who are optimistic about their guild are welcome to place their bets."

"As the largest trade association in the three districts, how could our Excavator Guild miss out on such a lively event?" Chairman "Tractor" spoke first, encouraging everyone to participate enthusiastically.

"I bet on Century Imperial City! The young master of the Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven will surely lead the army to victory. All thirty silver ingots are here!"

"I support Red Rose, the team my girlfriend belongs to, um... one Copper Coins."

"Dude, your relationship is probably in serious trouble."

"Why would anyone Chongxing? He doesn't belong to any guild, so who's stirring up trouble?"

"They must be those who blindly follow the trend."

"It has already been confirmed by multiple sources that Chongxing will not be participating in this competition, so you can all give up on that idea."

"If he really makes a move, why should we be speculating about who will be at the top of the list?"

"It might not be as you think. The rules for this faction war are 300 vs. 300, with multiple strongholds scattered across the map. Each match is limited to 30 minutes, and the winner is determined by the number of strongholds captured at the end."

"If there were ten strongholds, even the Great God Chongxing would probably find it difficult to manage them all."

"Yes, no one can possibly keep up with everything unless they have three heads and six arms."

"This is a competition of the number of elites; it requires real strength, and there's no room for tricks."

"That being said, as long as the great god Chongxing is willing to join a large guild, the weakness in elite combat power can be made up for, and with his strength, he can naturally sweep across the battlefield."

"That's true. However, the expert has made it clear that he will not join any guild, so you all should give up on this idea as soon as possible."

"That's true, but what if it's just a smokescreen? If you ask me, we should take down this Cheater as soon as possible, then there won't be any more complications," someone chimed in.

"What did you say? I've remembered your ID, you bastard. Do you want to die?"

"Damn, there are even simps here?"

"More than forty guilds have signed up to participate."

"At 6:00 PM sharp, the first Guild War officially began."

"More than forty guilds were paired up for duels. Those who were lucky enough to encounter opponents of similar strength could fight back and forth; those who were unlucky enough to encounter opponents of vastly different strength could only be forced to withdraw early."

"Of course, even if we lose the first match, we still have a chance to rise again from the loser's bracket."

People started to understand and talk about it.

Two matches in the first round were particularly eye-catching.

One of the teams, "Hero Alliance" and "Century Imperial City," both widely considered championship contenders, faced off early.

Obviously, seeded players are not distinguished here.

The other group consists of the "Red Rose" and "Sisters Rise Up" guilds from the District 3, both known for their large number of female players.

All-female guilds fighting each other, those who know, know.

An all-female tour is tantamount to mutual blame, with no one doing any work, and the trip ends prematurely.

"God's Domain" has long been a game that everyone participates in. Regardless of age or gender, as long as someone is over 18 years old and has sufficient cognitive ability, they have basically created their own character in it.

The "Red Rose" guild in the District 3 is primarily composed of female Priest players; while "Sisters Rise Up" was founded by a female Shield Guard who had served in the military in real life.

She was confident that "women can surpass men," so she gathered a large number of female players and formed this guild.

The result was constant internal conflicts. Since it was all women, they were unwilling to do any hard work, such as attracting monsters, acting as shields, bait, carrying loads, or doing repetitive game quests...

In the end, they had to recruit another batch of male gamers to act as their "dogs" and do these arduous tasks.

Those who knew the inside story just chuckled.

If asked, "What's more interesting than watching people fight? Nothing beats watching women compete."

The guild leagues are all streamed live, and the match between these two guilds is one of the most popular.

So, the game started with a group of girls exchanging barbs, their hands moving non-stop, and their words equally sharp.

On the battlefield.

Dozens of strongholds were scattered throughout.

Two teams of players of different colors, one blue and one red, are battling each other.

"A bunch of Priest are here to fight in guild wars? Where are you going to deal damage? It's just a cheap trick to attract attention, and you're bringing shame upon us women!"

"What kind of taste does your guild have in its name? We Priest have produced some legendary figures, who dares to look down on us!"

"Does the Chongxing god Chongxing even recognize you? What do you have to do with us? You're not even proficient at healing, yet you want to take our stronghold? Sisters, charge!"

"We absolutely cannot let them take this point! Everyone grip your canes tightly, let them learn their lesson!"

Compared to the commotion here, the battle between the War Alliance and Century Imperial City was far more intense and orderly.

"The first and second regiments will remain to hold the stronghold. The rest of you will follow me in a surprise attack on the enemy's central stronghold! Maintain formation and do not scatter! The reconnaissance team will immediately report the location of the enemy's main force!"

As the guild war commander, "Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven" led his team forward while closely monitoring casualties.

"Don't be afraid of dying in battle; there will be compensation for every death!"

He constantly requested the reconnaissance regiment to update the enemy's movements in order to avoid encountering the enemy's main force before reaching the stronghold.

"Commander, the bases to the lower left and below are being harassed by enemy squads, but the pressure is not high at the moment, and you can handle them yourself."

"Our left flank outpost is currently undefended. Should we send troops to provide support?" someone asked.

The Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven decisively ordered, "If the situation changes at the lower left and lower outposts, immediately request reinforcements."

"Leave half of the personnel stationed at the left-wing stronghold; the rest must assemble at the central stronghold!"

The Hero Alliance on the other side is commanded by "War Sky".

"Our positions below and to the lower left are under constant harassment; we cannot allow them to distract our forces."

"The Third and Fourth Regiments will seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the left flank stronghold."

"Send personnel to the central outpost to monitor the situation and report any encounters with the enemy immediately."

"We currently have the advantage in our position, so we must remain vigilant and guard against any sneak attacks."

"Brothers at the upper and right flank outposts, please remain calm. The time for battle will come. Do not act rashly!"

"President, you guys! Please don't go on a sneak attack alone! Some team members have already sacrificed themselves following you."

"Wasn't I supposed to be in charge of things from the center? Can you follow orders?"

If the opponent hadn't been the guild leader and he hadn't been so weak to defeat, War Sky would have already gone all out.

This is the capriciousness of whales (players who spend a lot of money on in-game purchases).

Since they aren't a real team, it's difficult to ensure that orders are obeyed without question.

"Urgent report! Enemy attack! Requesting reinforcements! It's the enemy's main force, estimated to be over a hundred!"

"Location! State your location clearly! What information did you report?"

"The central stronghold has been attacked! It's the enemy's main force! Guild Master, return to defend immediately! Send reinforcements to the upper and right flank strongholds to support the central stronghold at once!"

"Another report! We can't hold out much longer! The enemy's firepower is too strong, the stronghold is about to fall! We urgently need reinforcements!"

The "Century Imperial City" launched a massive offensive, catching the Hero Alliance off guard.

Upon hearing the urgent call for help, the teams remaining at other outposts dispatched personnel to provide support.

The two guilds clashed fiercely at the central stronghold, fighting until the last three minutes.

Both sides are now fighting fiercely, and the battle is escalating.

This is a team battle.

Because the victory points provided by the central stronghold far exceed those of other smaller strongholds, capturing it almost guarantees victory.

Moreover, the location is easily accessible, so once you occupy it, you can launch attacks on other places from all directions.

The final three minutes of the fierce battle were locked in a stalemate when the Century Imperial City team suddenly showed signs of exhaustion at the central stronghold, and was Combo by the Hero Alliance to outside the stronghold's range.

Just as the War Alliance was about to press their advantage, urgent communications came in one after another from various locations:

"Our stronghold above has been attacked by a large number of enemies. They outnumber us and we can't hold out any longer!"

"Right flank requests reinforcements! A large enemy force is pressing in; reinforcements are urgently needed!"

News of the successive fall of other smaller strongholds arrived like snowflakes, throwing the War Alliance into chaos.