Discoveries in Orc City, Competition Among Major Guilds

With the countdown to the integration underway, the forum was already buzzing with excitement.

Ordinary travelers are often filled with resentment towards the updated killing patterns, and these changes are nothing short of adding insult to injury for them.

After all, they just wanted to trade and explore peacefully.

However, the Game System is forcing them to kill each other.

Not only were the individual players alarmed, but the forces in the various war zones also held frequent secret meetings during these twenty-four hours to discuss how to navigate the new situation.

This update isn't good news for them either.

They prefer to develop their strength in a stable manner.

The Legion Guild urgently convened a cross-regional remote online meeting.

"This update harbors a great danger," the meeting chairperson said gravely. "We are no longer able to protect all the people of Dragon Han."

"Currently, the major guilds have vastly different stances and ambitious goals, making it difficult to coordinate and manage them."

"Of course, the most crucial reason is the existence of that gentleman."

"It prevents us from taking decisive and forceful measures to completely ban certain behaviors in the game offline."

"This makes it difficult for us to get things done."

Everyone nodded silently.

This is the fundamental point.

Otherwise, given Dragon Han's organizational and execution capabilities, they would have already organized and arranged all the players together.

That Zhang Mingzhen, is he cheating and far ahead?

Hilarious! His account was confiscated immediately; does he even have time to show off now?

Meanwhile, the commander of District 1 guild echoed in a deep voice, "The top guilds are now just as strong as our Legion Guild; why would they willingly submit to orders?"

"Moreover, the setting of dropping equipment upon death may tempt some unscrupulous forces to plunder."

"In the future, PvP battles for equipment will inevitably become more and more common."

"That's absolutely right. Several guilds in my jurisdiction have a history of treacherous behavior, and now that they're driven by profit, I'm afraid they'll become even more reckless."

"Whether they will still respect our Legion Guild by then remains to be seen."

"They dare!" a furious shout rang out. "If they attack our own people in the wilderness, they will pay the price!"

"To be honest, we're already incredibly fortunate to have been able to ensure the safety of our own people. We simply don't have the time to worry about the actions of the other guilds."

These remarks drew silent nods of agreement from most of the commanders.

All eyes turned to the main seat, awaiting the decision of Lu Zheng, the commander-in-chief of the Legion Guild.

Lu Zheng scanned the light screen. "Are all the regional commanders present?"

The adjutant quickly reported, "The commanders of the 65th, 77th, 138th, 11th, 27th, 49th, 4th, 111th, 35th, and 121st war zones are all absent."

"They are all gathered in Xuancheng at this moment."

Needless to say, the betrayal of these people is already crystal clear.

Lu Zheng had foreseen the current situation when he first transferred these people to Xuancheng for garrison duty.

I just didn't expect that the impact of the system update would bring such a swift betrayal.

Immediately, someone in the room slammed their fist on the table and stood up. "How is this any different from treason?"

"They should at least give us an explanation!"

"These people have no respect for rules; what kind of behavior is this?"

"Commander-in-Chief, we absolutely cannot allow them to escape our control so easily!"

Lu Zheng raised his hand and gently pressed his brow.

Before external threats arrive, internal troubles have already arisen.

The authority above, once a powerful force, no longer holds the same deterrent power over this land.

The most crucial factor is the presence of the retired emperor.

This renders the use of force as a deterrent in reality unusable.

What are next-generation aircraft, supersonic missiles, and nuclear bombs compared to those high and mighty alien game developers?

After ending the call, Lu Zheng frowned.

The defection of that group from Xuancheng was within his expectations.

However, the recent emergence of the name "Holy God Followers" and the claim that "believing in the Holy God leads to rapid advancement" seems rather unusual.

He immediately gave orders to his adjutant beside him. "Have the Shadow Team focus their attention on the 77th District and the main districts where Xuancheng forces are active, and report every move they make."

"Clear."

At the same time.

An atmosphere of anxiety and calculation permeated the Council Hall of a medium-sized guild.

Several members of the management team are arguing heatedly about the upcoming battle for control of the city and its territory.

"With only ten cities to fight over, our guild's chances are extremely slim."

One person sighed, "What's even more troublesome is that we have to avoid behemoths like Legion Guild, Dragon Map, and Century Imperial City."

"We can't even touch the cities and territories they've set their sights on."

"The Showoff Guild has expressed their intention to cooperate," the guild leader pondered. "Although they are not known for their combat prowess, they have a large membership base, which can at least alleviate a lot of the pressure."

"Right now, the stronger guilds each have their own plans and may not be willing to join forces with us. This might be an opportunity."

Someone immediately retorted, "How much of a role can a group of casual players play? They might not even be able to draw fire."

"It's better than fighting alone," the guild leader insisted. "The specific rules of the Territory War are still unclear, so it's too early to talk about capturing popular targets like Sky City or Fragrant Cloud City."

"Especially in Sky City, without the assistance of flying mounts, offensive and defensive strategies are key."

In contrast, large guilds seemed much more relaxed.

Their gaze had already swept past the chaotic surface of the struggle and settled on the tangible benefits that the city could bring.

Fragrant Cloud City, as the daily gathering center for players, boasts complete facilities and stable traffic, making it an undoubtedly safe choice.

Similar trade-offs are also being made at the core level of the Century Imperial City.

Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven listened to the managers' discussion and nodded silently.

"While Fragrant Cloud City is indeed profitable, it's too conservative and too boring."

The Imperial Dynasty Little Princess enthusiastically suggested, "I'd rather explore places whose names alone are intriguing— the Orc City, the Undersea Dragon Palace... aren't they worth a try?"

A pragmatic member immediately retorted, "I say, Vice President, what we're fighting for is resources and influence, not scenery!"

"Without sufficient revenue to support it, even the most special city is meaningless."

"Choosing Fragrant Cloud City is at least a safe bet."

"Do you think that others can't think of it?" the Little Princess argued. "Legion Guild, Dragon Map, Hero Alliance..."

"If all the top guilds flock to Fragrant Cloud City, in the ensuing chaos, who can guarantee a safe retreat? They might even end up benefiting from the chaos."

Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven raised his hand to stop the argument between the two sides.

"The Little Princess is right," he said slowly. "If we get bogged down in popular cities and end up with nothing, that would be the biggest joke."

"Given the strength of Century Imperial City, capturing a city in this region should not be difficult."

"I will try to communicate with guilds like War Alliance and Dragon Map first, and try to avoid targeting them to prevent unnecessary losses."

The argument subsided, but the air remained thick with the tension of an impending storm.

The chessboard has been laid out, and each player is quietly moving their pieces.

Of course, they also knew that they were, in effect, pawns in someone else's game.

Everyone nodded in agreement. "That's good. Besides Fragrant Cloud City, Sky City is also a good choice. We don't need to be fixated on one place."

Seeing that everyone wasn't very interested in the new city, the Little Princess quickly suggested, "Once this integration is complete and the game goes live, we can go explore the newly appeared cities!"

"Maybe I can be teleported there directly next time I log in."

"The Undersea Dragon Palace might hold treasures—trust me, you won't regret it!"

The others exchanged glances and could only smile and agree.

They sneered inwardly; this woman was acting all high and mighty just because she was the chairman's cousin.

It completely ignores the cruelty of the real world.

However, exploring the new city after entering the game is a good idea; you might be surprised by what you find.

At this very moment.

The Legion Guild is also in the midst of intensive preparations.

As the largest guild, the Legion Guild possesses far more intelligence than other organizations, given its official backing.

They were already aware of the various details regarding the territorial disputes.

Someone came to report news of the new city.

"Chief, some of the scouts we sent out earlier have mistakenly entered a new city. That city is called Orc City."

"That place never experiences night; it is always bathed in daylight."

"The inhabitants of the Orc City are naturally skilled at Medicine Making and can concoct all sorts of exotic potions."

"For example, a plant called Sun Velvet Fruit can be made into a elixir that reduces the cooldown time of Priest's resurrection spell by half!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng's eyes lit up. "Shorten it by half? That's crucial in large-scale team battles."

Do you have any other types of medicine?

"There's also a Frenzy potion that can temporarily increase a player's attack power by 50%, but the duration is very short."

"It is said that the new city has a wide variety of medicines, which are also graded. The highest-grade holy medicine can even permanently enhance a person's attributes!"

"Why wasn't this important matter reported sooner!" Lu Zheng pressed urgently, "How are those medicines made? And how do we get to that Orc City?"

"This... I heard it requires a certain resident level."

"Our player level is not high enough to uncover deeper information."

"But once you've captured a city, there's always time to level up gradually."

That team member was also accidentally attacked by a high-level flying Warcraft and was brought to the Orc City by mistake. If he hadn't turned invisible in time, he probably would have been dead long ago."

Is he still in Orc City? Are there any further clues?

"It's gone."

"There's a rule: non-residents may not stay for more than twelve hours."

"As soon as the time was up, he was immediately teleported outside the city, surrounded by High-Rank Warcraft... In the end, he died and had to return."

"He needs a temporary residence permit, but unfortunately he can't find a way to get one."

Lu Zheng could not hide his disappointment, but he also knew that the existing intelligence was already invaluable.

"Orc City" is absolutely worth capturing—its value lies not in the number of players it attracts, but in the secrets hidden within the city itself.

"The difficulty is that it's too far away, and the surrounding area is full of high-level monsters, so our army probably won't be able to reach it."

"Let's put it on hold for now and try to take it over later when we've leveled up."

Our Legion Guild must be the first to capture the Orc City, understand?

"Clear!"

By being the first to occupy the Orc City, you can not only obtain various potions in the city to strengthen your guild, but also take this opportunity to secretly make your moves.

As long as the information remains confidential, the Legion Guild will be able to regain control of the game.

The official control over guilds has weakened considerably, largely because the number of members is no longer the primary measure of a guild's strength.

Once they lose their overwhelming advantage in overall combat power, their voice will weaken—they urgently need to widen the gap with other guilds.

At this very moment.

"Guild Master! I've found a clue to a new city, Orc City!"

The news of "One Sword Nine Provinces" caught War Sky's attention.

He had originally planned to discuss co-occupation of Fragrant Cloud City with Century Imperial City, but if there were better options, they would certainly be worth considering.

"What hidden quest have you triggered this time, kid?"

Previously, "One Sword Nine Provinces" had discovered information about the Wolf Barbarians by accepting a special mission, and even got the first clear achievement Chongxing, which made the whole guild extremely envious.

Could it be that we've encountered some kind of serendipitous opportunity this time?

"Hehe, I don't have that much good luck."

"It's a follow-up to the last Lang Man quest—I received a side quest to help the Wolf Barbarians chieftain return to his homeland, but it turns out his homeland is none other than the Orc City."

Jingjing, who was listening Jingjing, was so angry she could barely contain herself that she slammed her fist on the table. "How come you always seem to have such good luck on your hands!"

"We who honestly leveled up and fought monsters didn't get any extra opportunities! What rewards did we get?"

"Quickly share it with everyone! If you dare to hog it again, I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Looking at War Sky with his One Sword Nine Provinces, he did not reveal the other benefits.

But that wasn't on everyone's mind at the moment.

Upon hearing that he had seen orcs, everyone couldn't contain their curiosity and bombarded him with questions about what orcs actually looked like.

"What do orcs look like? Are there fox girls? Cat-eared girls? There should be mermaids too!"

"Yeah, yeah, you might get lucky and actually meet a catgirl! I heard that if you get along well with someone, anything is possible!"

"One Sword Nine Provinces" recalled the men and women he saw upon entering the city, clad in animal skins, reeking of Reeking Stench odors and exuding a pungent stench, and couldn't help but twitch his lips a few times.

"Let's skip it," he said, shaking his head. "They haven't even shaved off all their body hair; the hair on their faces is thicker than the hair on my legs."

"Regardless of gender, they were all burly and exposed their chests; I simply couldn't accept that sight."

"The smell is even stronger, even more so than foreigners."

The crowd's initial excitement vanished instantly, their fantasies of catgirls and fox fairies shattered in a flash.

As expected, the appearance of human women ultimately suited their taste better.

Adapting to different races in the real world isn't so easy.

The difference between the three-dimensional and two-dimensional worlds is that the three-dimensional world actually has bacteria and smells.

"Hmph, you bunch of people only know how to look at appearances!"

Jingjing, however, couldn't stand these men's delusional fantasies all day long. "Strength is what matters; what does appearance matter!"

One Sword Nine Provinces muttered in a low voice, "Even if you don't care about appearances, you should at least look like a woman..."

"What are you muttering about! I heard you! Are you looking for trouble?!"

Seeing that "Jingjing" was about to draw her sword and finish off "One Sword Nine Provinces" on the spot, War Sky immediately said, "Don't do it yet, spare his life and let him finish speaking."

"What exactly is the situation with this Orc City? What are the benefits of occupying it? Kyushu, tell me in detail about your experience after entering the city."

"Thank you so much for saving my life, President." One Sword Nine Provinces breathed a sigh of relief. "Actually, I only recently completed this mission myself."