Dark Night Empire, City of Light and Shadow.
A massive dark-purple crystal floated above a towering spire, its magical barrier protecting the entire city. Besides the countless players walking through the streets, there were also numerous NPCs and dark creatures such as demons, abyssal fiends, and vampires—far more than could be found in the dark cities of the kingdoms.
There were even quite a few neutral races hawking goods on the streets, something exceedingly rare in the dark cities of other empires.
It could be said that the City of Light and Shadow was no less prosperous than Dark Night City, the imperial capital of the Dark Night Empire. In terms of racial diversity alone, it far surpassed it.
On a bustling street in the central district stood a luxurious five-story manor. Large numbers of players came and went from it, and those entering and leaving were either extravagantly dressed player merchants or experts above Level 54.
The players lined up in a long queue at the entrance could not help envying them.
"These people's levels and equipment are incredible! They seem even better equipped than the experts of first-rate guilds!"
"Of course. Although Dark Soul isn't a guild but merely an alliance, it not only regularly organizes team dungeons, but also often raids the elite and main forces of major guilds. Naturally, the weapons and equipment they obtain aren't bad. And the major guilds can't do anything about it. A first-rate guild tried to go all out against Dark Soul before, but not only was it completely wiped out by Dark Soul, the entire guild is gone now."
"Yeah! That's exactly why I rushed over when Dark Soul started recruiting in bulk. If I can join this alliance, I'll be set."
"Obviously. Once you join Dark Soul, forget the