Xu Lang's True Purpose and the NPC Exchange

Nine of the twelve Titans came: Iron, Forest, Hundred Beasts, Frost Plain, Zhu Rong, Zhurong, Earth, Stars, and Skybreaker. Demon, Primordial, and Blade were absent, as were their respective Titan Legion.

Xu Lang was very clear about one thing: those who came did not necessarily have good intentions, and those who did not come did not necessarily have hostility.

Last night he had already Simulation today's events in a dream Simulation, so he roughly knew how things would go and wasn't worried. He focused 90% of his attention on the Titans and NPCs.

It mainly consists of NPCs and the Star Titan.

While the other Titans also harbor great secrets, he truly had no interest in investigating them at the moment. Compared to the reincarnation of the Ziwei Star, these Titans' secrets were not so important.

Upon hearing Xu Lang's words, Frostfield Titan's icy beard twitched, and his smile turned sinister, "Ceasefire? Aren't we allies? What talk of a ceasefire!"

"Whether he is friend or foe, Frost Plain should know better than we do," Kui Zi said calmly, gazing up at the fifty- or sixty-meter-tall Frostfield Titan. "Right now, with the Demon Army the building, we must unite to overcome this crisis."

Remembering Kui Zi's prior instructions, Pandora gritted her teeth and stepped forward, saying in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Yes, yes, even if we don't cooperate, at least we can't fight amongst ourselves!"

The Beast Titan let out a furious laugh, like thunder rumbling across the sky. "You have the nerve to say you won't fight amongst yourselves? Who started the Blood Hatred, letting the Demon Army launch a frenzied attack on the building? Do you know how heavy our losses have been?"

"Oh? I'd like to know too. The Demon Army was doing so well attacking Titan Building, so why did they suddenly switch to attacking Mad King Building?" Wang Yazhi said calmly, "According to the subsequent investigation, this was the arm of your Demon Titan. You're allowed to divert trouble, but we're not allowed to retaliate?"

Mad King Building was in the wrong, but it wasn't impossible for him to refute it.

The Forest Titan spoke slowly, "As allies, the Demon Army only attacks us, and you don't come to our aid. That's wrong!"

"Old man, what's wrong with you? Don't forget the Wager we made before the match!" Cao Yaxuan scolded without any politeness.

Forest Titan hadn't expected anyone in Mad King Building's team to have such a fiery temper, and was starting to regret agreeing to hold the meeting at that location.

All eyes are on us.

But Xu Lang and his team weren't bothered by the pressure at all.

The people from Demon King Castle are the stars of Mad King Building, naturally adapted to such grand occasions.

The atmosphere changed the moment Forest Titan uttered that "old thing."

It's getting a little... weird!

The Sky Legion and the Forest Legion had a very bad relationship, and upon hearing this, they all tried to suppress their laughter, while some of them burst out laughing.

The Forest Legion players' expressions turned grim, and they glared angrily at Cao Yaxuan.

Wang Yazhi's reasoning was too rigid; Forest Titan really couldn't respond.

Titan Building is in the wrong.

But this world is irrational, and trying to reason with people in Dormitory Survival Game is even more absurd.

The Forest Titan's face, with its intricate bark texture, was not easily discernible. He pushed back the willow branch curtain on his head, revealing eyes that emitted a dark green light.

Seeing his old friend's humiliation, the Steel Titan frowned and said, "Building Lord, are you here to negotiate, or to dredge up old grievances?"

"Both." Xu Lang withdrew his hands from behind his back and put them back in his pockets, his tone as casual as if he were chatting about what to eat today. "Peace talks are to prevent future fighting, and bringing up old grievances is to prevent future dredging up. The two things are not contradictory."

Upon hearing this, Frostfield Titan's icy beard trembled. He crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and his icy blue pupils held no warmth. "Building Lord, you say you want a ceasefire, but you must first make things clear. What was your Mad King Building doing when the Demon Army attacked our Titan Building?"

"We're being beaten, and it's all your fault," Xu Lang said calmly.

The Frostfield Titan's icy whiskers twitched, the movement more pronounced than before.

The Demon Army did attack Mad King Building, but it was on a completely different scale compared to the attack on Titan Building; it was more like they were delivering equipment and supplies!

Frostfield Titan's voice turned cold. "How do you explain that we were attacked first, and you were attacked later?"

Pandora was genuinely afraid of these giants taking action. These Titans were taller than Ultraman, and they weren't even using any methods to conceal their size; it was clear they were trying to intimidate her.

She was genuinely terrified!

But considering his responsibilities and the identity he represented, he had no choice but to speak up.

He can't expect Xu Lang to respond to every question the other party asks, can he? What use are his subordinates then?

"That's because our Building Lord is so wise and powerful. He discovered that the Demon Army's target was the NPCs, so he made the NPCs retreat in advance. To take the firepower himself would be like being an idiot!" Pandora retorted as she moved closer to Xu Lang, looking rather comical.

Suddenly, no one from the Titans spoke.

The tentacles and hair of the Sea God Titan paused for a moment, then continued to writhe.

Thunder Titan straightened up from the stone pillar, the arc of electricity on his shoulder flickered, and he pressed it back down.

The red light from the Steel Titan's optical lens dimmed for a moment, then flickered again.

This matter is impossible to resolve.

Moreover, continuing to argue like this is a waste of time.

After all this debate, the nine Titans have already reached a conclusion.

If the other Titans were going to make a move, they would have already done so. Since they haven't made a move yet, they probably won't...

Steel Titan: Zhu Rong is such a useless piece of trash. Wasn't he always so righteous and clamorous about purifying all evil?

Zhu Rong Titan: Didn't the Steel, Hundred Beasts, Forest, and Frost Plain secretly form an alliance? Why aren't they making a move now? They're truly useless!

Sea God Titan: This Fu Rui of the Hundred Beasts, who's usually the fiercest, vowing to kill Xu Lang to the death, why isn't he moving at all now?

Everyone was waiting for the other to make a move, but no one actually did!

If a real fight breaks out, they are unsure whether others will fully support them, and they are also afraid that Xu Lang may have some backup plans.

In the realm of these top-tier players, the ability to create an avatar is not uncommon.

At this moment, the Forest Titan is not the real entity, but a highly powerful clone.

Xu Lang brought few people; you could even say he went alone. Who wouldn't be intimidated?

What's even more terrifying is that after observing him up close for so long, they couldn't glean any other information besides discovering that Xu Lang was extremely charming!

Could it be that Xu Lang possesses a Mythic- level concealment item?

That seems unlikely. They must have done a lot of preparation beforehand, taking drugs like crazy, which is why they couldn't see through it.

Aside from all the reasons for the concerns mentioned above, there is one more crucial point.

That means the game is currently in progress, and both sides are bound by Alliance Regulations; they must kill quickly, or they'll be dragged into bankruptcy by this blatant attempt to extort money!!

Xu Lang has become too big to fail!

To eliminate Xu Lang, we must first eliminate the Mad King Building. As long as we don't wipe out the Mad King Building and start a real war, Xu Lang cannot die!

By the time the Titans realized this, they had already completely given up on killing Xu Lang!

"This is a mess." Xu Lang temporarily shifted his gaze from the Star Titan to the Frostfield Titan: "We're not going to argue about this today. I have three things to say. If you agree, we can continue. If not, I'm leaving now. We'll settle things in the game!"

The stands fell silent for a moment.

Too arrogant!

You're the one who wants peace talks, so how can you be so arrogant? Shouldn't we be the ones setting the conditions?

Considering the current situation of both sides, Xu Lang's statement is perfectly reasonable!

By now, Titan Building is almost in ruins, while Mad King Building is still practically brand new!

That's infuriating!

Moreover, Xu Lang also possesses a powerful weapon: Blood Hatred!

To this day, they still don't understand how Xu Lang manipulated Blood Hatred!

Could it be that he obtained a Legendary title like "Ancestor of Blood Hatred"?

Frostfield Titan's icy whiskers twitched again as it glanced back at Earth Titan.

The Earth Titan's amber eyes flickered, but it remained silent.

"You say it," Frostfield Titan said, turning around.

"First, a ceasefire. From today onwards, Titan Building and Mad King Building will not attack each other, whether in the Mist Zone or the Safe Zone."

"Secondly, we'll share intelligence. You'll share some of the reconnaissance intelligence about the Demon Army in the Mist Zone with us, and we'll share some with you."

"I don't expect everything to be shared, but at least I don't want the two families to clash."

Third, NPCs...

Xu Lang paused, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the nine Titans in the low stands, finally settling on the nebula surrounding the Star Titan: "I need another batch of NPCs."

The Titans fell silent.

Frostfield Titan's icy beard swayed gently on his chest, and a chill spread from his feet outwards. The frost on the edge of the stone platform was already as thick as a fingernail.

The Frost Plain players in the stands, dressed in thick white fur coats, were still doing their own thing, but they had stopped sharpening their spears. Some players rested their ice spears on their knees and looked up.

Demanding NPCs has seriously damaged Titan Building's interests.

Among the NPCs, there are quite a few who can control snowstorms, which has greatly increased the strength of the Frost Plain Legion.

"The third option won't work." Frostfield Titan finally spoke up, "NPCs are assets of Titan Building. You're asking us to take a loss?"

Even within the fandom, Titan Building is still in a high position. Do they really think of them as submissives, to be taken from at will?

Xu Lang really wants to do this, then they really need to try and see if they can assassinate him, since it's not a good idea for Xu Lang to keep using Blood Hatred as a weapon.

Peace talks are in their interest, because eliminating Hatred is more important than winning the game.

But if Xu Lang's needle is ignored, Titan Building will eventually be pierced through.

"It's not about cutting off flesh." Xu Lang shook his head, spread his hands, and laughed, "We'll do an exchange. The NPCs on both sides each have their own heritage, martial arts, techniques, and secret arts. It's a waste to let these things rot in the dorms. Why don't we each send a batch of NPCs to exchange with each other, letting these NPCs stay in the other's territory for a while and teach each other!"

Sino-US collaborative research on 6G?

That's interesting!

This does indeed reduce resource waste.

The problem is, will the NPCs agree? Currently, players have complete control over the NPCs, but ultimately they are just inviting them into the Dormitory Building, not having a true superior-subordinate relationship.

BOOM!!!

On the stands, an NPC suddenly flew into a rage, his aura causing celestial phenomena to stir up a storm. He was none other than a level 50 NPC at the Celestial Realm!

The NPCs are here for this peace talks too!

Before long, a waiter from Titan Building went up, and the NPC's entourage was subdued.

Meanwhile, the NPCs began to move around, their voices sparse and intermittent.

The nine Titans glanced at it briefly and didn't pay much attention to it; such a small problem could be easily handled by the social talents within the Titan Building.

The nine Titans each had a different expression.

The Earth Titan rested its broad chin on its hand, as if weighing its options.

The Forest Titan's dark green eyes slanted downwards, staring at Xu Lang like an ancient god watching over mortals; its antlers possessed a divine quality.

Thunder Titan straightened up from the stone pillar, and lightning surged and sparks flew across the arena.

The red light from the Steel Titan's optical lens flashed, its voice flat but its question precise, "What exactly do you mean by 'mutual exchange'? How many people will be exchanged? How long will the exchange last?"

"Let's start with twenty, from the basics to the advanced!" Xu Lang laughed. "You pick twenty NPCs with exceptional skills, and we'll pick twenty. We'll switch roles, no delays, teach them the martial arts, and then move on to the next round!"

Immediately, a murmur of discussion arose from the stands.

"I've heard that there's a successor of the Shadow Sect at the Mad King Building, and I want to learn from him

"The Great Yin Empress is at the Mad King Building, the Great Yin Dynasty's martial arts archive..."

"Blade Titan didn't come, otherwise she would definitely have agreed. Sword Saint Pei Yizhi at the Mad King Building..."

The atmosphere was lively, much less tense than before.

After all, this is real, tangible benefit; who wouldn't be tempted?

The Dormitory Survival Game is really interesting. It's no exaggeration to say that it benefits the entire Dormitory Building. Even the lowest-ranking employees are eagerly anticipating the arrival of new NPCs.

The Earth Titan turned its head, checked the expressions of the other Titans, nodded slightly, and looked at Xu Lang, saying, "Twenty is too few, it's a waste of time. This number needs to be increased to one hundred."

The Demon Race army is watching us intently; we must act quickly.

In that instant, even Xu Lang, with his usually composed demeanor, couldn't help but miss a beat.

Obtaining the Ziwei Star Blood Blade, that's interesting!

He just looked around and the person with the Purple Tenuity Star Fate Pattern didn't come. But if they swapped NPCs on a large scale, they wouldn't have to wait long to find the person with the Purple Tenuity Star Fate Pattern!

"Alright, a hundred it is." Xu Lang looked up and said, "Which dorm wants to make a deal with me first?"

"Dormitory?" Earth Titan frowned.

"Yes, this can effectively avoid conflict," Xu Lang said with a faint smile.

The Fate Interference Power are beginning to exert their influence!

He wants the Star Dormitory to be ranked first!

A soft chuckle echoed from the Star Titan, so light and ethereal, like a distant reverberation. "Hahaha, that's a good suggestion. Let me go first."

There are definitely fewer NPCs in the Mad King Building than in the Titan Building, so the rewards might not be as plentiful later on.

"Me first!" the Steel Titan snorted.

The Titans exchanged glances but did not argue further.

After all, there's room for maneuver in this matter, and there's no need to cause an unpleasant scene in public.

However, Xu Lang is truly cunning; even in this situation, he doesn't forget to sow discord within Titan Building.

Next, civilian staff from both sides came forward to discuss the details of the transaction, while Xu Lang was invited to another, more private place.

The invitation was extended by Sky Titan.