Chapter 9: A New Storyline Begins?
“Nomads from other races want to occupy our Abandoned Zone?”
After Lin Qi heard this, the expression on his face also became much more solemn. He didn't expect such conflicts could occur in the Abandoned Zone.
The City of Light Chasing is jointly managed by multiple races, and it can be said to be very peaceful within the city. However, it changes once you reach the suburbs, which are almost entirely managed by various large gangs, with frequent skirmishes breaking out.
Gang skirmishes can be said to be exceptionally brutal. Lin Qi had personally witnessed a gang skirmish on his way to the Cangjing Weapon Shop. Hundreds of people clashed until one side was completely annihilated. Lin Qi still hasn't forgotten that brutal scene.
Also, due to the severe gang skirmishes, very few people were willing to join gangs, unless they truly couldn't get by, were at their wits' end, or were fighting for a future. After all, the various gangs controlled a significant amount of resources, so they were very generous to their members. Those who ultimately survived lived a much more comfortable life than ordinary people in the city.
“You don't need to worry too much either.” The one-eyed middle-aged man saw Lin Qi's concern, walked forward, patted Lin Qi's shoulder, and said with a smile, “Even if it really comes to a fight, we won't be like those gangs. After all, this is the Abandoned Zone, just a place for daily rest. It's not worth risking our lives like that. We're going there more to build momentum.”
“…” Lin Qi felt even more worried after hearing the one-eyed man's reassurance.
The nomads living in this Abandoned Zone can leave, but how is he supposed to leave?
Run with the Martial Hall on his back while striding forward?
“Alright, let's head over quickly.” The one-eyed middle-aged man didn't know why Lin Qi's expression worsened. He then comforted him again, “If we see the situation isn't right, at worst, we'll just turn around and run. Although we are different races, we are all nomads and won't do things that cause too much mutual harm.”
“Brother, you go ahead. I'll go get weapons and call some more people over.” Lin Qi didn't wait for the one-eyed man to say anything. He turned and rushed towards the Martial Hall basement to retrieve bows and arrows.
As Lin Qi ran towards the rest room, Fang Zhen and the other two also came out of the basement due to the commotion. Each of them carried an alloy shovel, their eyes constantly scanning the nomads gathering on the street, afraid of missing a single one.
“Oh my god! This game actually has so many NPCs!” Fang Zhen looked at the increasing number of nomads gathering on the dilapidated street, his eyes shining with excitement. He said, “If we could get quests from them, that would be awesome.”
“These people are so realistic!” Twilight of the Gods was equally excited to see them. He said, “Look at them, not only are their clothes different, but even the expressions on their faces are so real. The game developer is truly dedicated.”
“With so many NPCs gathered, something big must be about to happen. Let's go and take a look too. Maybe we can trigger another special quest.” Fang Zhen suggested.
“Brother Zhen, don't forget, the Hall Master doesn't allow us to leave the Martial Hall area. Have you forgotten what happens if you leave the Martial Hall area?” Twilight of the Gods reminded him.
“Damn it, this game developer is too unethical. We can only look, but not touch.” Fang Zhen looked at the NPCs filling the streets, feeling somewhat unwilling.
Currently, High Martial Descent is in the experience testing phase. Their only activity range is the Obsidian Martial Hall. Previously, Twilight of the Gods wanted to test how developed High Martial Descent was, so he tried to sneak out of the Obsidian Martial Hall to see the outside world.
However, before Twilight of the Gods even ran 10 meters out of the Obsidian Martial Hall, he was like someone who had lost his soul, directly falling to the ground and shaking uncontrollably, feeling like a bad network connection.
After a while, the Hall Master within the Martial Hall, Lin Qi, walked over, dragged Twilight of the Gods back, and issued instructions: without his arrangement, they were forbidden from leaving the Obsidian Martial Hall. It was very dangerous outside the Obsidian Martial Hall, and they would be responsible for the consequences if they left.
Because of this incident, Twilight of the Gods had been much more obedient recently, no longer thinking about exploring the limits of High Martial Descent, and diligently focusing on underground work.
“Although we can't go over, we can watch from here.” Wu Chang, holding a shovel, rolled her eyes at the two of them, thinking they were a bit short-sighted. She said, “This game is still in the development stage. These NPCs are gathered here probably because the game developer wants to test something. We are currently internal test players. If they don't let us participate, we can find a way to watch, right?”
“Watch?” Fang Zhen was a bit surprised. How were they supposed to watch? It was almost dark.
“Stand high, see far. Just climb up higher.” Wu Chang pointed to the roof of the Obsidian Martial Hall.
“That's right! We can run up and take a look.” Twilight of the Gods suddenly understood.
The entire Obsidian Martial Hall covers an area of over eighty thousand square meters, like a giant stadium. The roof is over thirty meters high. Standing on the roof, they could somewhat see the situation, as the place where these NPCs were gathered was not far.
“You three, come with me.”
Just as the three were discussing how to climb onto the roof of the Martial Hall, Lin Qi also walked out of the rest room with a compound bow and nine black steel arrows, and directly ordered them.
Although Fang Zhen and the other two were currently very weak, with Wu Chang being just a middle school student, they couldn't compare at all to the nomads who had been active in the High Martial World for years. But as the one-eyed man said, one more person means one more presence, and it's good if they can scare the other side a bit.
“Guild Master, can we go too?” After hearing this, Fang Zhen trembled slightly and couldn't help but ask Lin Qi.
“I knew it. The System suddenly updated, and now so many NPCs are gathered. The officials definitely have a big move.” Twilight of the Gods clenched his fist excitedly. He said, “Fortunately, I don't have classes tomorrow, so I can pull an all-nighter today!”
“Guild Master, is something big happening outside?” Wu Chang, as the vice president of Heaven's Might, was already unperturbed by any situation. She directly asked Lin Qi the most crucial question.
“It's nothing much. A group of nomads wants to occupy our area. We're going over now to fight them.” Lin Qi didn't hide anything and just told the truth.
“I knew it!” Twilight of the Gods said with a hint of fanaticism on his face. He said, “A new storyline is about to begin! Or maybe it's specifically testing the combat system!”
“Faction conflict?” Fang Zhen also showed delight. He said, “I knew it. A game called High Martial Descent, making us dig soil and plant crops all day, what kind of thing is that? Now they are finally going to test the combat system.”
Wu Chang, who had been silent beside them, also had a change in expression on her face. The hand holding the shovel tightened slightly.
“Next, we'll see how the combat system of High Martial Descent is. If it's no less than Holy Land, then we can report to the guild leader.”
Wu Chang was also a bit nervous about this. Heaven's Might had a large enterprise, and if the transition to this game didn't go well, it could be a significant blow.
Although the simulation degree of High Martial Descent completely surpasses any virtual game on the market, if the combat system isn't done well, it will be difficult for Heaven's Might to choose High Martial Descent. After all, Heaven's Might started with martial arts games, and the members trained within the guild have always focused on martial combat.
“What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and follow me!” Lin Qi looked at the three motionless people with excited expressions, not knowing what they were thinking, and directly ordered them.
“Yes!”
The three also snapped back to their senses and quickly followed behind Lin Qi, walking towards another street outside the Martial Hall.
Lao Mao knows everyone definitely wants to see the second update, so the second update will be released soon.