Xu Nian's arrival and departure were known not only by the Brocade Guard but also by the Fish Dragon Gang.
Black Wind Stronghold had been wiped clean, the entire credit snatched away by someone else, leaving the Fish Dragon Gang without even a speck of the reward. For Zhao Xiongtu, this was a tremendous loss. He had planned to seize the opportunity to subdue the Profound Yellow Sect in one fell swoop. However, his preoccupation with the Black Tiger Hall had caused him to overlook the Profound Yellow Sect.
But what surprised him was, where on earth did Xu Nian find so many experts? Within Black Wind Stronghold, there had been a Ninth-Grade Martial Artist in residence. Both the Fish Dragon Gang and the Black Tiger Hall could have easily taken it down, yet both of their attempts had failed. During the day, he had seen Xu Nian, who at the time had not yet become a Ninth-Grade Martial Artist. That meant the ones who took down Black Wind Stronghold were actually from Inside the Profound Yellow Sect. Where on earth did those people come from?
"Boss, after Xu Nian took a tour Inside the City, he chose to leave immediately and is already out of the city gates," one of the Fish Dragon Gang members reported, having just come in from Outside.
Hearing this, Zhao Xiongtu's eyebrows knitted tightly together. Took a tour around? He ran to Liang City in the middle of the night just for a simple stroll? Impossible! Knowing Xu Nian, he definitely had more in mind than a mere tour. There had to be another purpose. But what exactly did he come to Liang City for?
"Send someone out to find out who those new faces Inside the Profound Yellow Sect are," Zhao Xiongtu commanded coldly. "And secretly pass the information to Black Tiger Hall. That old tiger probably can't stay put any longer."
The Fish Dragon Gang and Black Tiger Hall had already seen the hope of dominating the entirety of Liang City. And now what? The long-dejected Profound Yellow Sect had suddenly risen at this time? How could they accept this news? Zhao Xiongtu was no fool. He had expended so much effort; how could he stand by and let someone else reap all the benefits? He couldn't just swallow this indignity! If that's the case, then I'll just sit back and watch the tigers fight!
The Hall Master of Black Tiger Hall was even more hot-tempered. Let him be the one to strike against the Profound Yellow Sect. Ideally, both sides would suffer greatly. Then, the Fish Dragon Gang could reap the rewards like the fisherman in the fable. He wanted the Profound Yellow Sect, and he wanted the Black Tiger Hall too! In the future, Liang City would have only one power—the Fish Dragon Gang!
「Returning to the Profound Yellow Sect.」
Players started logging on one by one. The Martial Arts Stage had been completed, and the other Buildings were being constructed in an orderly manner. It had to be said that Minecraft players were indeed formidable. Their mastery over Building was almost effortless. Give them enough Materials, and they could probably design an entire Forbidden City within the Profound Yellow Sect.
With the completion of the Martial Arts Stage, many Players began to get excited. Fusion of Martial Arts, Self-Created Martial Arts! This was a brand-new experience for the Players. For those with dreams of Jianghu, who wouldn't want to try their hand at this? What if their Martial Arts could spread far and wide? Wouldn't they become famous then?
"Fusion, fusion! Even the lowest level Martial Arts can be fused on the Martial Arts Stage. If I'm lucky enough to concoct an Ultimate Technique, then I'll soar!"
"Luck? Then you should look for Abbess. His luck is probably the best."
"I heard Abbess sold that Dagger to Junlin. No idea how much he got for it."
"There are a few merchants over by the flower beds buying fused Martial Arts. Hurry up and get on it!"
"..."
To fuse Martial Arts, one needed at least three Martial Arts Manuals. As for what kind of Martial Arts would result, that depended entirely on luck. After the first Player gave it a try, brand-new Martial Arts Manuals began to emerge. Players came up with their own names for the manuals, each showcasing their ingenuity to make them stand out.
Under the Phoenix Tree did give it a try, but he gave up after just one attempt. Fusing three of the most basic Martial Arts left him heartbroken at the result.
[Name: Heaven and Earth Chaos Palm.]
[Type: External Martial Arts.]
[Quality: Ordinary.]
[Value: One Contribution Point.]
Haha! Three Contribution Points merged into one? This thing is definitely a rip-off!
Almost none of the Players who participated in the fusion produced high-level Martial Arts Manuals. It was a total loss for them. One Contribution Point was worth a hundred bucks. This meant they had lost at least two hundred bucks in this single fusion attempt.
How are we supposed to keep playing?
"Damn Game Designer, come out! I want to have a chat with you!"
"I've got some local specialties I'd like to deliver to the Game Designer. Do you dare to give me your address?"
"Damn it, I've lost three times already! This thing is even worse than Kelly's enhancer!"
"No way, I can definitely create a masterpiece! This is absolutely the last time. Taishang Laojun, Buddha, Jesus, bless me with an Ultimate Technique this time!"
"..."
As time ticked by, Players began to despair. Initially, many Players had gathered, but before long, hardly anyone was left at the Martial Arts Stage.
Fusing Martial Arts, Self-Created Martial Arts... it sounded pretty interesting. But were they really there just for a simple fusion? If they weren't trying to gamble on creating an Ultimate Technique, why would they waste their time here? Rubbish gameplay! I'll chop off my own hand if I try fusing again!
Abbess, Don't Love Me logged in after dinner, his interest piqued by this new feature. After all, his luck was incredible. Any Player with Talent would understand, wouldn't they? This new feature seemed to be all about luck, like gambling. And didn't his 'Great Fortune' Talent give him a massive bonus in chance-based mechanics? If he participated, wouldn't that practically guarantee him a high-level Martial Art? Should he give it a try?
He had twenty Contribution Points left. He had originally wanted to buy some archery-related Martial Arts but had given up due to the high price. Instead, he settled for Body Movement Martial Arts. Now, he no longer had any spare Contribution Points to use.
So... he should focus on the construction Task first. Only after completing that would he have the capital to try fusing. For the sake of future Delicious Fish and Meat every meal, he had to grind hard tonight! He had the mid-shift tomorrow... should he take the day off?
The Abbess decided to abandon his plans for the Martial Arts Stage and instead joined the faction's Building Tasks.
After the Martial Arts Stage was completed, the Thorn Wall also began to take shape thanks to the Players' joint efforts.
"We need a few people to help with the pillars for the Watchtower!" a Player called Daytime Alms shouted. "Preferably those who follow instructions. Let's finish the Task quickly and get the Reward!"
He was considered an expert among the Minecraft players, having almost single-handedly designed both the Martial Arts Stage and the Thorn Wall. Now, the Watchtower was his next target. Hearing his call, seven or eight Players ran over to join the construction team.
"We're running out of wood! Anyone coming to chop trees with me?"
"Need a couple of people to pick up thorny vines!"
"Where's that Player who said they were good at carpentry? Hurry up and make a latch; the base is a bit unstable."
"Speed it up, speed it up! Haven't you good-for-nothings eaten? You're worse than the Players who've been grinding all night!"
"..."