Chapter 81
Chapter 81
The pressure created by more than ten thousand soldiers roaring in unison was enough to shake anyone to the core and make even the strongest conviction waver.
“Damn it. You win!”
Bawang’s heart pounded with fear and his face turned ashen. He hurriedly led his subordinates away in disgrace.
He had assumed Zhouyou Shijie was only putting on a show. He had never imagined the man could take it this far!
If Zhouyou Shijie really ordered the Light Faction soldiers to attack, the Myth Guild might replace the Gaibang Guild as Destiny’s greatest laughingstock.
“That was incredible!”
The players watching from a distance stared in amazement.
At this stage of the game, Zhou Ming was probably the only player capable of commanding an NPC army.
After intimidating the Myth Guild’s president into retreat, Zhou Ming turned toward the heavily guarded Juyan City.
At the forefront of the towering wall stood a mysterious figure in a black cloak. A bone-white hand gripped a staff set with a red gemstone, and none of the other undead dared move ahead of him.
[Undead Archmage · Eric] (God-Tier Boss)
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Description: The Dark Faction’s third Demon God and one of the central figures among the ten Demon Gods. His terrifying strength and sinister methods are closely tied to both the demonic energy that drives beasts into bloodthirsty frenzies and the Undead Calamity that once brought an apocalyptic disaster to Destiny Continent.
The third Demon God, Undead Archmage · Eric!
Another supreme Boss that players should not have encountered until the late game!
Before the siege began, Zhou Ming walked closer to the wall and looked up at him. “Third Demon God, want to come down and talk?”
Soul fire burned beneath Eric’s hood, reflecting Zhou Ming’s figure as the Archmage studied him. “Are you certain there’s anything left to discuss? Everything that needed to be said has already been repeated several times!”
“What if I told you I want to join the Dark Faction?” Zhou Ming asked pointedly.
Whoosh!
Eric appeared before him in an instant. Facing Zhou Ming directly, he asked with obvious uncertainty, “Are you serious?”
Joining the Dark Faction now was far too late!
With Zhouyou Shijie’s cunning and intelligence, he should have realized that neither faction would allow him an easy life at this point.
“Of course I’m serious!”
Zhou Ming nodded, then calmly added, “And I’ll leave after the siege ends.”
Eric fell silent.
How was that any different from never joining at all?
Eric vaguely guessed the answer and looked at Zhou Ming’s name, which was so red it had turned purple. “I’ve heard you can grow stronger by accumulating Infamy. It seems the reports were true.”
“As expected of the third Demon God. I couldn’t hide my plan from you.” Zhou Ming offered a little flattery, then asked, “So will you reject me or agree?”
“Heh…”
Eric’s laughter was harsh and grating. “Since you have such faith in your abilities, I’ll grant your wish!”
Zhouyou Shijie’s plan was an open scheme.
Even after seeing through his purpose, no one would stop him. An adventurer who formed an independent power was much easier to deal with than one sheltered inside the Light Faction.
The gods and Demon Gods alike were happy to let it happen.
“Ding!”
[Undead Archmage · Eric has invited you to join the Dark Faction. Accept?]
[Note: After joining the Dark Faction, you will respawn at a random wilderness location whenever you die.]
“Think carefully,” Qianying warned, unable to hide her concern. “Once you take this step, there will be no road back.”
Adventurers naturally belonged to the Light Faction, so the gods could not expel Zhou Ming. The Dark Faction had no such restriction.
Zhou Ming asked, “If I belong to neither the Light Faction nor the Dark Faction, can I still gain Infamy?”
“Yes, but you won’t receive any additional bonus.”
“That’s enough.”
Zhou Ming’s gaze was clear. He knew exactly what he was doing.
Destiny’s developers claimed the game offered limitless possibilities.
Then he would see whether he could walk a path no one else could ever replicate!
“Yes!”
Zhou Ming accepted the invitation.
“Ding!”
[You have successfully joined the Dark Faction!]
“He joined the Dark Faction!”
The god-tier powerhouses secretly watching the scene were overjoyed.
This was wonderful news!
The Light Faction’s cities would now be closed to Zhouyou Shijie, leaving him with nowhere to hide.
“No one can save Zhouyou Shijie today!” Shui Zhanqiu declared in a low voice.
He had gone to enormous trouble to kill Zhouyou Shijie, personally arranging for the third Demon God to guard Juyan City. Now Zhouyou Shijie had voluntarily abandoned his own sanctuary, making the opportunity to kill him even better.
“Ding!”
[Server Announcement: Attention! Adventurer Flame Venerable · Zhouyou Shijie has betrayed the Light and joined the Dark Faction. His bounty has increased substantially. Kill this adventurer and turn in the God-Demon Orb to receive the following rewards: a unique hidden class, a Rare SS-Rank title, and one Rare SS-Rank skill book!]
“Ding!”
[Server Announcement: Attention! Adventurer Flame Venerable · Zhouyou Shijie has betrayed the Light and joined the Dark Faction. His bounty has increased substantially…]
“Ding!”
[Server Announcement: …]
The announcement played three times in succession.
Players and residents alike received the news immediately. Ignoring it was impossible.
Sharp breaths sounded throughout the player crowd, and intense greed blazed in countless eyes.
The rewards were completely insane!
Killing Zhouyou Shijie could genuinely transform a person’s destiny!
“Brothers!” Bawang, president of the Myth Guild, shouted. “I only have one thing to say. You won’t have to turn the rewards over to the guild. Whoever takes down Zhouyou Shijie today won’t need to wait until tomorrow. Tonight, we’re celebrating at the club with champagne and models!”
“Our president is the best!”
The Myth Guild’s players were instantly fired up.
“The same goes for the Gaibang Guild!” Gaibang Laoda called, refusing to let the chance to boost morale pass. “Whoever kills Zhouyou Shijie keeps every reward, gets an extra one million in cash from the guild, and receives priority access to all our resources. We’ll send you straight to the top!”
“Boss, you’re incredible!”
The Gaibang Guild’s members erupted with excitement too.
In an instant, countless eyes locked onto the wanted man. If gazes could kill, Zhou Ming would already have been reduced to dust.
His expression did not change.
At his current strength, only a handful of players could threaten him. A human-wave attack was certainly dangerous, but the pressure was nowhere near enough to leave him without options.
“You may remain in the Dark Faction for up to three days. Of course, that’s assuming you survive that long!” Eric turned and flew back to the gate tower to await the show about to begin.
“I don’t need three days!”
Ignoring the countless hostile gazes, Zhou Ming calmly returned to the front of the army. “A few hours will be enough!”
Reaching one hundred thousand Infamy through ordinary means was far too difficult.
That was why he had chosen another path, solely to gain a little more from each kill.
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