Daytime Alms, having just reincarnated, thought about his tragic death, his heart filled with extreme disappointment. Managing a team isn't easy. Previously, they'd all called him Big Brother Daytime or Lord when they saw him. But what happened? The moment they discovered they could earn Contribution Points, they all went mad. They even hacked him, the captain of the Construction Team, to death. The morality of the world is truly declining.
"Daytime Alms? Why aren't you at the Sect gate constructing defenses anymore?" Junlin and his team happened to pass by.
Looking at the man who was currently first in combat strength, Daytime Alms felt dejected.
"Don't mention it. I was killed by my own people."
Daytime Alms explained, "Just now, some reckless members from Black Tiger Hall came chasing someone. Our group of over thirty saw a chance to earn Contribution Points, but we couldn't agree on the split. That's how my teammates ended up sending me into Reincarnation."
After speaking, he walked toward the main hall.
The person being chased seemed to say he knew their Sect Leader. It would be better to mention it in advance.
Watching Daytime Alms walk away, Junlin's brows furrowed slightly.
Black Tiger Hall? It looks like a new Task is about to arrive.
"Panda, we need to get ready," Junlin said, stroking his chin. "It looks like there's a chance to earn a large number of Contribution Points this time."
Poisonous Panda naturally understood. After all, hadn't they built so many defensive structures precisely to deal with Black Tiger Hall? Now that Black Tiger Hall's members had appeared, it was a clear sign that a new Task was imminent.
They were not ones for peace and quiet, and the prospect of being Life Players didn't appeal to them at all. So, they were very eager for the new Task.
「At the main hall's entrance.」
Xu Nian was meditating when a voice at the door interrupted him.
"Sect Leader, something big has happened!"
Daytime Alms hurried in and said, "Some members from Black Tiger Hall broke in just now, but we managed to stop them. The person they were chasing said he knows you, Sect Leader."
Hmm? Hearing this, Xu Nian slightly opened his eyes. Knows me? Someone pursued by Black Tiger Hall who also knows me... it must be the person I was thinking of. So, it seems Black Tiger Hall really intends to take down all of Liang City in one fell swoop?
Xu Nian rose from his cushion, clasped his hands behind his back, and said, "Come, lead me to him."
Daytime Alms hurried to lead the way.
It seems a new plotline is about to start; does that mean a new Task is coming soon?
The Players in the courtyard noticed this and all followed suit.
"What's going on? Where are so many of you headed?"
"I don't know either. I saw them following, so I tagged along."
"It looks like Daytime Alms is leading the Sect Leader somewhere. Could he have received a new Task?"
"That son of a gun wants to sneak off on a Task again? Let's hurry up and follow!"
"..."
A group of Players followed Xu Nian and his entourage down the mountain.
Before long, they reached the Profound Yellow Sect's Mountain Gate.
Seeing this, the Players from the Construction Team also rose to greet them.
Daytime Alms, meanwhile, led Xu Nian toward Zhao Xiongtu's location, not slowing his pace in the slightest.
However, by the time they arrived, they found Zhao Xiongtu was already dead. Xu Nian even reached out to check for breath, confirming he was indeed gone.
"He's dead!"
Xu Nian shook his head and said, "His injuries were too severe. It's remarkable he managed to make it this far. Are you sure it was people from Black Tiger Hall who were after him?"
Daytime Alms quickly nodded. "Positive. Over thirty of us saw it then."
Black Tiger Hall! It seems they really couldn't hold back any longer. Tonight is likely to be a decisive battle.
"Fellow Disciples, Black Tiger Hall has now allied with other forces and plans to take down our Profound Yellow Sect in one fell swoop. The Fish Dragon Gang has already met with disaster. We are next."
Xu Nian, looking like a soldier facing a mighty foe, solemnly said, "I suspect they will launch a surprise attack tonight. Therefore, all Disciples must be vigilant and show no negligence. If we win, Liang City will belong to us from this day forward!"
As soon as his words fell, the System Task was issued to the Players.
[Task: Defend the Sect.]
[Brief: Black Tiger Hall will attack tonight, aided by other Jianghu forces. The Profound Yellow Sect is in grave danger. Fight to the death and defend Profound Yellow!]
[Reward: For each attacking enemy killed, you will be rewarded with One Contribution Point. Kill a Ninth-Grade Martial Artist, receive Five Contribution Points. Kill an Eighth-Grade Martial Artist, receive Ten Contribution Points. Complete the defense Task and obtain 100 Contribution Points.]
[Reminder: After tonight, all Players will lose their Newcomer Protection. Henceforth, Reincarnation will require Contribution Points.]
The Task is here!
Seeing this Task, the Players also became excited.
This is a prime opportunity to farm Contribution Points!
Currently, apart from Newbie Players, almost everyone else was at the Ninth-Grade Martial Artist Realm. Junlin and Flourishing Flowers had chosen the path of Internal Energy and were powerful enough to rival Eighth-Grade Martial Artists. This was especially true for Junlin, as he also possessed the Black Dragon Dagger.
"No way, we're fighting tonight? I have work tomorrow!"
"Screw work! I quit my job this morning. I make more playing this game than I did at my job."
"Exactly! No work for me! Tonight's battle is unmissable. Contribution Points are money! Even at a one-to-fifty exchange rate, I'm going all in!"
"Looks like I'm pulling an all-nighter. I'll log off later to stock up on Red Bull."
"..."
The Players' enthusiasm was instantly ignited.
What are Contribution Points? They're equivalent to real cash!
Flourishing Flowers wasn't short on money, so the price he'd offer for Contribution Points definitely wouldn't be too low. The Three Great Merchants and Junlin had naturally also fixed their prices at a similar level.
So, for the Players, Contribution Points were their lifeblood. Fifty bucks for killing one enemy—who would miss out on that? Judging by this Task, there would be at least a few hundred attackers tonight, right? Tonight, the Black Tiger Hall members were practically delivering money to their doorsteps!
Xu Nian wasn't too worried about the Players. After all, they still had Newcomer Protection for this battle.
If they died, they would resurrect. For the Players, it was a no-lose situation.
The Newcomer Protection would end at 8:00 AM tomorrow. That's when Contribution Points would become critically important.
The Players were well aware of this.
As for Xu Nian...
What he was truly concerned about was the arrival of those unidentified forces. Were these people really here to aid Black Tiger Hall, or were they actually targeting him, the Seventh Prince? The previous appearance of the Brocade Guard in Liang City had already given Xu Nian an ominous feeling. Who had sent these mysterious forces? If they were indeed connected to the Imperial Court, who might have arranged their presence?
Xu Nian had only one life, and he was acutely aware of the dangers of this battle.
Did the enemy have hidden experts? What was the rank of their strongest Martial Artist? If he encountered such a person, could he win with ease?
This battle held too many uncertainties for him, so he was very worried.
Tonight's battle... he might have to resort to Opening the Eight Gates at a critical moment...