Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

After realizing that the "Wall of Hatred" could not stop the Ancient Tree Guardians' attacks, the Collective changed its strategy.

It no longer sought to fight back, but instead detached itself from the glutton's body, transforming into a dark cloud and fleeing in all directions, trying its best to avoid the attack of the golden leaves.

However, under the restraint of a relationship, everything that the collective resentment does is destined to be in vain.

Zuo Chang stood there, already tired of the cat-and-mouse game.

He began, "Ancient Tree Guardian, use 'Bloom'."

Upon receiving instructions, the guard immediately began casting the spell.

Its "legs" transformed back into roots, digging into the soil, while its "hands" became a magnificent canopy. Its original three-meter-tall body continued to grow, eventually becoming a giant tree over thirty meters tall, too large for several people to encircle.

The branches and leaves continued to stretch and spread, gradually blocking out the sky and the sun.

The spectators looked up and saw nothing but vibrant life. The palm-sized, emerald-green leaves, woven like fishing nets, had already covered the sky.

"bloom"

One of the natural magics mastered by the ancient tree guardians.

This spell is simply a healing spell. Under the shade of the ancient tree, all allied adventurers will have their energy and mana quickly replenished, allowing them to better prepare for the upcoming adventure.

But now that I've mastered the "Yang Sword Form"...

The warm flames, as bright as gold, shone along the branches.

Firelight ignited on every leaf guarded by the ancient tree, and what enveloped us was no longer cool shade, but a warm fireplace.

Under the radiant light, the aggregate of resentment that had turned into dark clouds had nowhere to hide!

Frenzied shouts and vicious curses rang out, filling Zuo Chang's ears.

A cloud of pitch-black smoke gathered and roared as it charged toward Zuo Chang. This was the last madness of the vengeful spirits when they had nowhere else to turn!

It has already foreseen its own end, and now it wants to take Zuo Chang with it!

Zuo Chang stood with his hands in his pockets, calmly watching the smoke and clouds a hundred meters away, a faint hint of sarcasm playing on his lips.

The ancient tree guards continuously cast its light, scorching the smoke and clouds at every moment.

Having charged less than ten meters, its final ferocity dissipated under the Yang Sword form, vanishing without a trace.

From beginning to end, Zuo Chang simply watched.

This victory was utterly tasteless.

Chapter 188 What exactly do the gods usually look at?

A thatched hut, a bamboo grove.

Flat-headed Ghost, grandson of the Sword Saint Old Blind, sat cross-legged on the ground with his sword across his knees, watching the misty rain patter against the bamboo leaves.

The image of ancient trees guarding the flying leaves and crisscrossing sword energy clearly appears before my eyes.

That happened a week ago.

A lot has happened in Mailbox City this week, the biggest of which is undoubtedly the Book Club's announcement of its support for "Triple True Man" as the new city lord of Mailbox City.

The reading club has made its stance clear, and many adventurers in the city have to give it some face.

The Three Immortals also valued martial ethics.

He took over the city lord's mansion and issued orders as the "acting city lord".

The first order is—

The Third City Lord announced that his position as acting city lord was temporary.

Six months later, he will hold a referendum. All citizens of Postbox City can participate in the vote, and the one elected at that time will be the true Lord of Postbox City.

Currently.

The referendum is currently recruiting "candidates," and anyone can register to run for office.

The "jury" was formed by inviting the presidents of major chambers of commerce, local gentry, and renowned adventurers from Postbox City.

The judging panel will select ten outstanding individuals from among the applicants to become candidates.

The candidate who receives the most votes in the year-end referendum will become the next Lord of Mailbox City.

Flat-headed Ghost had no interest in the city lord.

As the grandson of the Sword Saint, he had some minor fame and was invited to join the judging panel.

He reached into his robes and pulled out a gold-embossed invitation.

"That's fine!"

Exhaling a long breath of stale air, the flat-headed ghost slowly stood up.

Standing in the drizzle, he thought to himself, "Ever since I witnessed the skills of that 'Ancient Tree Guardian,' my heart has been restless... Perhaps I should go and see the Threefold Immortal, inquire about that young man's background, and dispel my doubts!"

Around the same time.

Castle in the Sky.

Zuo Chang sat in his office, looking at the information that appeared before him:

[Monthly tasks have been updated.]

I've only been in this world for a month...

Things are happening one after another, and I feel like I don't have much leisure time.

Putting everything else aside, he already has two women. Leaving aside their looks and temperament, the key point is that they are aware of each other's existence, yet they show no resistance whatsoever.

Yesterday, Zuo Chang saw Blood Rose and Flying Bird walking side by side, chatting and laughing, looking like sisters.

This is really...

In the past, I wouldn't have dared to even think about it.

[Guided Training: Train ten subordinates to reach the seventh realm in cultivation, with at least one skill reaching level 15. Upon completion, you can reclaim ownership of three equipment warehouses. Current status: (0/10).]

[Double Happiness: After successfully building a wonder, you can reclaim one of the wonders you once owned. Currently: (0/1).]

[Plowing the Court and Sweeping the Cave: After annexing another community in an annihilation battle, you can obtain 'Legacy of the Void'. Currently: (0/1).]

[Ascend the Godhood Climb: Lead your team in the 'Grand Struggle' and achieve Grand rank to obtain some interesting information.]

[Mysterious Dungeon: Please search for and discover the dungeon hidden in 96511.]

Five brand-new monthly missions have appeared before you.

It's really simple to guide them patiently; with abundant resources available now, ownership of these three equipment warehouses is practically free.

The same applies to double happiness.

Three days ago, under the leadership of Dr. Electronics, SCV broke ground in Sky City to begin construction of the wonder "Clock of Destiny".

This matter didn't even require Zuo Chang to do it personally.

The Bell of Destiny will be completed within twenty days, at which time a spectacular sight will be given away for free, which would be even better than expected.

As for "ploughing the court and sweeping away the holes"...

Honestly, this is hard to avoid.

Even if Zuo Chang is a pacifist and doesn't start foreign wars, others will still take the initiative to attack him.

The so-called "annihilation war" means that after winning the war, all the wonders in the enemy's community will be transferred to our community intact, and the enemy's general will die directly.

Because the community lost all wonders and the general could not be found, the losing side in the annihilation battle dropped to "99999" in the rankings.

The winning side gets one or more wonders for free, and their ranking naturally rises by several thousand or even tens of thousands of places.

In lower-level communities—especially five-digit communities starting with 9—annihilation battles are very common, occurring almost every day.

The reason why 96511 was calm was mainly because there were no spectacular events.

Once the Bell of Destiny is erected, hungry wolves will likely pounce, eager to devour Zuo Chang's achievements.

Zuo Chang was unimpressed and looked at the last two monthly tasks:

【Ascending to the Gods】

The Mysterious Dungeon

Ascending the Divine Steps is linked to the "Battle for the Crown," and Zuo Chang knows about the Battle for the Crown. What he doesn't know is why the reward for this mission is so ambiguous.

What does "some interesting intelligence" refer to?

As for the mysterious dungeon, it's even more baffling.

Zuo Chang had heard that some communities were uniquely blessed and harbored many secrets deep underground.

for example--

The cultivation cave of an ancient powerful being;

The place where the sages and saints of the past perished.

It could even be described as an "ancient battlefield of gods" or a "place where gods are reincarnated".

Once an underground city is discovered within a community, it means that this land is a hidden paradise with advantages that other communities do not possess.

At that time...

Not only are the "locals" going crazy for it, but even the "powerful beings of the upper realm" cannot suppress their restless hearts. They even go so far as to launch a real war of aggression, just to obtain the ancient legacy.

Zuo Chang opened his eyes and placed his palm on the general's seal on the table.

"Goo."

A semi-transparent webpage suddenly appeared. Zuo Chang entered his account and password and entered the facial recognition process.

Facial recognition passed.

[The flowing water doesn't compete for the lead; welcome back.]

Zuo Chang is currently logged into the "General Forum".

This forum is a semi-public forum set up by the gods. All generals can log in, but only generals can log in.

When there are new developments or events in the upgraded world, the administrators will announce them on the forum.