Zane Saved the World

Day 7, the Zane Dungeon.

Friendship first, competition second, brothers in our hearts, Pan Sen brothers, we'll always be good friends.

This is Gong Qiying's reply to Pan Sen, the Dungeon Lord.

[Trash Fish Trash Fish, your adventurers aren't up to par? Sorry, it seems we'll be taking first place.]

This is Gong Qiying's reply to the protagonist of Glory Dungeon, Dou Wang.

After all, the Gladiator King came looking for trouble on his own initiative, so it's perfectly normal for him to retort with a few words.

The Crystal Ball monitoring the dungeon floated in front of Gong Qiying, divided into hundreds of images, each from the perspective of a different adventurer—and that was relatively few.

You ask how Gong Qiying managed to keep track of everything? Heh, that underestimates the city lord's abilities. He only needed to...

He would click on whichever screen was the brightest and had the most special effects.

You're guaranteed to see some amazing scenes.

Today is the last day of the Meteor Shower event. It's already evening, and the Meteor Shower outside is about to descend upon the earth. If there are no other issues, the joint event between the dungeons will also come to an end when the Meteor Shower outside stops.

On the stone tablet related to the Small Falling Star, Leon firmly holds the first place, making him the only representative from the Zane Dungeon in the top thirty.

On the Glory Stone Tablet related to the invasion, the adventurers of the Sain-type occupied fifteen of the top twenty spots, an overwhelming advantage. Some city lords who were familiar with Gong Qiying sent their "congratulatory messages" in advance.

But thinking about it, it's easy to see that the competition on the last day is the most intense and the most important, and no one can afford to relax at all.

Well, aside from Luo Jieer who's AFK farming in the Forest Area, this guy is living a really comfortable life.

"If I'm not mistaken, Sain should be able to make a big splash this time."

In terms of the number of daily supplies that can be exchanged, the Zane Dungeon has been number one for six consecutive days. The biggest contributor to this success is the Happiny, which everyone who has tried it raves about.

In terms of rewards exchanged with Small Falling Star, the Zane Dungeon ranks high, but not first. The reason is that many of the dungeon's best items require more Spirit Power than the daily supply limits, so they can only be included in the exchange rewards. The resources of more than forty dungeons are still quite vast for Sien at present.

The main reason why Sain is able to get the top spot in daily supplies is that it is good quality and inexpensive.

Something else happened today that surprised Gong Qiying.

Many people abandoned their plans to invade and capture Small Falling Star, instead choosing to fight Astel on this final day. Did they finally decide to take on a world-class boss because victory seemed hopeless on the last day?

However, the design of Astel, a world-class leader, was both successful and unsuccessful. Its strength was indeed worthy of being world-class, which was a success. However, its strength was too great and no one could defeat it, so no one came after it, which was a failure.

Every day, a hundred or so people would go to challenge Astel in the Zane Dungeon, but half of them were ordinary people with little strength. The oldest among them was an old woman in her eighties. This scene made Gong Qiying completely unable to understand what humans were thinking.

The city lords had their fun, but they should probably be more careful with similar events in the future.

"Once this event ends, and we give adventurers a few days to adjust, we should release the Sunny and Cheerful Version of Anor Londo."

Gong Qiying looked up at the sky from the outside world. A shooting star had already streaked across the horizon. Bede City was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. On the last day of the Meteor Shower, a grand banquet covering the entire city was to be held. It was organized by Leon and his group and also included elements of a victory celebration.

The festive atmosphere always brings joy. He strolled along the street, remarking:

"It's better to keep things peaceful. Hopefully, nothing else will go wrong in the future."

Lake Liurnia.

Leon wiped the sweat from his brow after he had just killed an intruder.

"Mr. Leon is so handsome, can I take a selfie with him?" A female adventurer ran over holding Image Stone.

However, halfway there, she saw a Malu breathing in her direction and staring at her with a death stare, so she spun around quite smoothly and ran away cleanly.

Why is she running?

Leon scratched his head, unaware of what had just happened.

"Boss, you've worked hard, meow~"

Malu came up from behind, Leon patted her head naturally, saying, "Are you tired? Do you want to go back to the Town Before the Gate to rest for a while?"

Malu shook her head contentedly, casually tossing the Mercenary Twinblades, stained red with blood, into the water at her feet to wash it clean, and said:

"I'm not tired at all; there are far fewer intruders than during the day."

"Yes, I feel the same way."

Leon looked up at the sky, but after catching a glimpse of the Black Hole above, he quickly looked down and said:

"By now, everyone's results and rankings have stabilized, and I'm sure many of you are feeling tired. It's not a bad idea to stop here."

"Boss, aren't you going to give it your all and surpass Si Telan?"

Leon shook his head, let out a long breath, and said:

"I'm tired too."

After fighting with Te Pi that day, he never saw him again, Te Pi's name could no longer be found on the Glory Stone Tablet. He had no idea what Tepi was doing now.

He won, almost without a doubt, but he didn't feel as happy as he had expected. Perhaps revenge is only truly satisfying the first time.

Malu noticed Leon's mood and said with a smile, "Then let's go, boss. I'm really looking forward to the banquet tonight!"

Leon smiled and nodded. "I'm also looking forward to it. Guild Master Sid personally got a Rainbow Fruit for everyone. Tonight's dessert is sure to be amazing."

"Mr. Leon, is there any for us?" the other adventurers asked, eager to join in the fun. "We've all been so busy for so many days, we're really starving!"

"Of course, everyone should come tonight. I'm just afraid that Bede City won't be able to accommodate us all."

[The Glory Dungeon "Ji Liesi" has invaded!!!]

Seeing the intruders reappear, Leon regained his energy, raised his arms high to the sky, and shouted:

"Let's focus on getting the last bit of work done, then we'll go have a party!"

"Oh!" the adventurers exclaimed, but their voices also betrayed their exhaustion.

"The drinks are on me tonight!" Leon shouted again.

"Charge, everyone!!!"

Now, the adventurer's voice no longer betrayed fatigue, only pure excitement.

Today is destined to be a special day for the adventurers of the Sain-type, as they experience a sense of belonging for the first time.

Although I was tormented to the point of death by Sien every day, I felt a surge of pride when I saw my own adventurers at the front of the Glory Stone Tablet.

Especially since the adventurers at the top of the list have a high reputation and impeccable character, and they often treat everyone to meals, people only feel that these people truly deserve their reputation.

The sounds of battle were deafening. As time ticked by, the invaders discovered that the group of Saen adventurers were becoming more and more energetic, which made them exclaim that they were not human.

As midnight approached, the number of invaders dwindled, and the adventurers relaxed. Some went to the Catacombs of Carthus to return to the Leyndell, while others waited in place to return to Bede City.

Both cities had Adventurers' Guild that prepared banquets, but for those veteran adventurers from the Sain-type, they were still more accustomed to the atmosphere of Bede City.

While the Leyndell is desirable, its special status makes it impossible for everyone to indulge in a wild and unrestrained celebration. The Bede City, on the other hand, does not have such concerns, Earl Ka Rong wholeheartedly supports all activities related to Sen.

Before the bells rang to close the gates of the Zane Dungeon, most of the adventurers dispersed automatically. They were all tired after fighting for so many days and just wanted to let loose today.

Soon after, the Bede City was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.

"Everyone, let's raise a glass!"

In the central square of Bede City, Leon raised his glass high.

The brightly lit square was packed with people, who raised their glasses together, and the bards played their instruments.

Looking around, familiar faces flashed by.

Da Er, holding the smallest wine glass, told the Farron Guard behind him to indulge themselves just this once, and the crowd cheered.

Si Telan was trying her best to pull Mei Erjia, who was already completely drunk, while Li Zinei was making a bunch of ridiculous jokes about drunkards. In the end, both of them were hung in the air by Wei En Ma as a public spectacle, while Chef Ku Li Pa was happily cooking nearby.

Luo Jieer and Delu, the drinking buddies, had already started clinking glasses when they turned around and bumped into Professor Seth, whose question, "How's your thesis coming along?" made Luo Jieer instantly feel humbled. It was only after Tu Erqi comforted him for a few words that he regained his composure.

Fingel was so bored that he swayed like a naughty child, just waiting for the toast. Matilda couldn't stand his unseemly posture and had Aleya tie him up.

Fingel and Mei Erjia gazed at each other from afar. Although they were strangers, both of their eyes revealed sorrow.

Lu Lu Wo and her group were not here; they were still shaken by the previous attack and remained in Lake Liurnia.

Leon seemed to spot Manager Ma Lei Da in the crowd, and in the blink of an eye, he spotted Jia Paer, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Although he was wearing a hood, he recognized him at a glance. Just as he was about to call out to him in surprise, Jia Paer smiled and shook his head, pointing to the wine glass in his hand.

Leon smiled knowingly and shouted:

Cheers to our resounding victory today!

The clinking of glasses echoed throughout the entire Bede City!

As if by telepathy, at the adventurers' banquet in the Leyndell, Lu Lu Wo also shouted "Cheers!" along with everyone else.

This guy claimed he was scared and wanted to hide in Lake Liurnia, but in the end he still sneaked into the Leyndell to freeload.

As a result, after being discovered, he was pushed onto the stage and forced to host the banquet.

The Meteor Shower was still in the sky, but people were already tired of seeing it. So, the magicians, who were experts in performances, collectively unleashed a super-large fireworks show that could block out the sky. The crackling sound pushed the lively atmosphere of the banquet to its climax!

The lively atmosphere here seemed to have reached the cold Royal Palace as well.

In the dimly lit palace, King Anzi III broke a water glass, and the water stains on the floor reflected the bustling scene of the Leyndell.

In the reflection, the light from the fireworks faintly illuminated his face, which was filled with endless sorrow.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry"

He didn't know what the people outside were doing, but it seemed they were celebrating something.

But he knew that what would echo through the Leyndell next would not be the cheers of celebration, but the screams of slaughter.

This caused Anzi III, who thought his heart had become numb, to feel a deep, despairing grief. If he were an immortal, he would probably have turned into Living Dead by now.

These past few days, he could sense that the unknown entity seemed to be indifferent to him, and apart from sending him emotions of fear and despair every day, there was no other communication. Anzi III harbored a glimmer of hope, wondering if the unknown entity had forgotten about the matter of the Leyndell.

But the next second, he sensed the unknown presence again, because one of the stars in the sky was shining with a dazzling purple light, both alluring and mysterious.

Looking at the starlight, he immediately understood what the unknown entity had been doing all this time.

He orchestrated a similar event to the Beastification Syndrome in a city in another country.

It's not enough that one country has suffered; now another one has to suffer as well!

It was a small, remote country far from the kingdom, bordering the ocean on the edge of the continent. Even the flames of civilization rarely illuminated that place. It was truly tragic that it had been targeted by an unknown entity.

Now, the unknown entity is using a city from that small country as an appetizer to show Anzi III an even deeper despair.

The water stains reflected a different scene.

It was a small border country whose people dressed differently from those of the kingdom, even in terms of skin color. Their skin was more yellowish and their hair was darker. The whole country was covered with plants that looked like reeds.

The city seemed to be hosting some kind of event, as lively as the Leyndell is now, with people singing and dancing, and children laughing.

Suddenly, the stars in the sky burst into purple light, and people looked up at the sky in unison.

The next second, someone's expression changed.

A Bloodlust red light appeared in their eyes, and the bodies of those people instantly twisted. They did not become beasts, but rather as if they were controlled by parasites inside their bodies. Their postures were reminiscent of the Living Dead wandering in a cemetery. Some even had thick, long worms burst out of their bodies, turning them into complete monsters.

They pounced on the humans around them, and the lively scene suddenly turned into a desolate hell.

The laughter vanished, the singing and dancing turned into a frantic escape, and the children stopped laughing, for they had already met with misfortune while gazing directly at the stars.

Seeing this horrific scene, Anzi III knelt on the ground and let out a silent howl.

That country is weak, lacks resources, and its people don't even have much talent for cultivation. It would be impossible to stop such a disaster, and the surrounding countries probably wouldn't bother to help. They might only intervene if the situation escalates further.

Anzi III saw the future of the kingdom in this, which filled him with a despair that seemed to have no bottom.

The purple stars in the sky were twinkling, and from them came the mocking laughter of an unknown being, who was very satisfied with the current state of the small border country and Anzi III's reaction.

Anzi III stared at the stars, his expression as if he were dead, numbly watching the Meteor Shower streak across the sky until it became fewer and fewer.

Half of his body was illuminated by the fireworks of the banquet, while the other half was covered by the darkness of the shooting stars, and he himself had stopped thinking.

He finally reacted again when the last shooting star streaked across the sky, its purple light flashing continuously.

"Ah!"

Anzi III screamed and lay prostrate on the ground, burying his head deep in the earth, unable to bear the sight of the horrific scene unfolding in the Leyndell.

Far outside the city, at the Light Eagle Legion's base, Iliphis had been curled up on his bed, suddenly stood at attention, like a telephone pole.

In a daze, Anzi III seemed to hear a sharp, mocking laugh that echoed throughout the universe. He couldn't help but shed tears, and the tears became a medium, allowing an unknown entity to forcefully shove the current state of the Leyndell into his eyes. He even heard the voice of a cheerful young boy.

"Captain Lu Lu Wo, come quick! You absolutely have to set off this last, biggest firework!"

"Oh, why don't you just release it?" came the voice of a strange woman. Although she said it with a hint of disdain, her tone revealed her eagerness. "Then I'm going to release it. You guys start the countdown."

"Three!"

The tail of the last shooting star disappeared into the horizon.

"Two!"

The stars in the sky are twinkling rapidly.

"One!"

A burst of purple, eerie light erupted, and people looked up at the sky in that instant!

The wind became wild at this moment, and countless stars twinkled, as if some unknown being was laughing wildly.

Anzi III screamed madly; he didn't want to see what was about to happen, absolutely not!

"Whoosh—"

He heard the sound of something rising into the sky and couldn't help but look up.

"Smack!"

A massive firework, bright enough to illuminate the entire Leyndell, exploded in the sky.

What is that?

The fireworks pattern was meticulously designed by the adventurers, with a burning flame at the center and a strange, spiral-shaped longsword stuck in the middle of the flame, giving it a lively appearance.

Around the flames were figures Anzi III had never seen before: a wolf-like Warrior with a pointed hat, an ugly gorilla with two horns, a skeletal Overlord wearing a crown, and bishops of varying heights and builds.

One after another, completely unfamiliar figures to Anzi III surrounded the bonfire at the center of the fireworks display, shining brightly in the sky above the Leyndell, their dazzling light even overshadowing the purple starlight.

When the fireworks faded, the adventurers' banquet continued as usual, with laughter undiminished. Residents in other areas even cursed loudly because they had been woken up by the fireworks.

Anzi III was stunned, his mouth agape.

It's like nothing happened?

The raging wind had stopped at some point, and the stars seemed to have frozen, their purple starlight suppressed.

Even the monsters ravaging the small border countries suddenly stood frozen in place, as if they had lost contact with the entity that controlled them.

As if uncertain, the purple star twinkled a few more times, like a salted fish trying to struggle.

However, the adventurers' laughter continued, and the city guards rushed over to warn them to be quiet and not disturb the people.

The purple star has completely lost its temper. If the star had an expression, it would probably look like Anzi III now.

Anzi III sat on the ground, watching through his tears as the adventurers and city guards mingled together. Lu Lu Wo ran around like an outlaw, setting off fireworks as she went. The adventurers playfully tried to stop the soldiers, while the soldiers' leader shouted for the Reinforcement of the Army.

The sight of these adventurers disrupting the order didn't anger him; instead, it gave him a long-lost sense of vitality. He opened his mouth, as if suddenly finding some strength, and murmured to himself:

"Nothing happened?"

Amidst the boisterous crowd, Gong Qiying took a swig of beer and looked up at the sky with a puzzled expression. Had the star just twinkled?

Who cares? It's not a big deal anyway.

Nothing will happen.