The gathering on the coast of Dragon Scale Island took nearly half a day.
As the number of players continued to rise, war mobilization was no longer as easy as it had been before.
Back then, they traveled light, and there were only so many players. They could assemble at any time. But now, the situation was completely different.
Aside from their sheer numbers, some players were not even in the Boundless Realm, but striving away in Minor Worlds.
When faced with a call to war, they might still have important matters to handle. Unless Dragon Scale Island itself was under attack, they would definitely finish what they were doing before answering the call.
After all, in the eyes of many players, a battle against the Five Great Evils was not the end point of their rise.
It was merely a rather difficult stumbling block, nothing more. There was no need to take it too seriously. As long as Dragon Scale Island was not in danger, everything could be delayed. Besides, many of their businesses were in Minor Worlds—how could they rush over the moment they were summoned?
This was especially true for independent players who cherished freedom. They had chosen not to join guilds precisely so they could live freely, without restraints. They were willing to participate in the war, since war could bring them enormous benefits.
But they did not like being told that they had to go whenever someone called for them. They preferred making their own decisions.
Thus, gathering personnel required time and patience.
Once the major top guilds communicated with one another and confirmed that most of their members had arrived, the players set out toward the northern island where the evil wraith faction was stationed.
This was the first time the players had assembled