Ancient Ark: A Dark-Themed Historical Survival Game

The Lord's Mansion of Suiyang City.

Xiao Yu and the others were led into the back hall.

Sima Geng stood in front of a shrine-shaped building, inside which was an hourglass. Most of the black sand had already entered the lower part, and the few remaining grains of sand were still flowing slowly.

"Greetings, Lord Suiyang!"

The group bowed to Sima Geng.

"That's amazing! I was mistaken this time!"

Sima Geng turned around.

His gaze lingered on Xiao Yu.

"You've given me a wonderful surprise. I never expected that there would be such an outstanding person as you among the Chosen Ones."

Xiao Yu remained calm: "Lord Suiyang, you flatter me. I only did what I was supposed to do."

"No need to be modest. Merit will be rewarded. This is the established rule and my principle. But before that..."

Sima Geng suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Have any of you heard of Nightmare Tide?"

"I know that!"

Jiang Xiaxia quickly answered, "This is a monster rampage or monster siege that happens every three months!"

It took them eleven days to reach Suiyang.

Nightmare Tides, as periodic calamities that erupt in the Old World, not only play an important role in shaping the world, but also leave behind a great deal of trace.

Those destined for heaven could easily learn about this matter by observing it briefly or communicating with the ancients.

"With each outbreak of the Nightmare Tide, demons from all over the world, under the control of Wu Zixu's will, will launch attacks on the defenses of various cities and regions in Suiyang."

"Although this disaster has caused terrible losses to the people of Suiyang, we have developed mature coping strategies after decades of repeated confrontations."

Sima Geng's tone suddenly turned serious: "However, deep-sea disasters vary in intensity. There is a natural disaster even more terrifying than ordinary tides... which we call the Nightmare Tsunami!"

Lu Dahai asked, "Is there anything different?"

Sima Geng explained: "Nightmare tsunamis have no clear pattern. They occur every one or two years, or even ten or eight years. The demon leader Wu Zixu will lead his henchmen out of the deep sea, causing damage a hundred times greater than that of ordinary tides."

The three were terrified.

The outbreak of the deep-sea nightmare actually depends on the situation.

Nightmare tides are just minor disasters; nightmare tsunamis are major catastrophes!

A nightmare tsunami erupted.

It's not just ordinary monsters attacking the city.

All the corrupt, terrifying, and twisted monsters of history will descend from the endless depths of the ocean to the ancient shores!

This means that all five major and minor bosses of the Nightmare event will make their appearance, and just thinking about it is terrifying!

No wonder they want to cut off the pollution of nightmares!

Zhao Gang couldn't help but say, "While Xiong Ju is powerful, it's only a level 3 lord monster. It doesn't seem like it poses much of a threat, does it?"

You're mistaken.

"The Corrupt King Xiong Ju was transformed into evil a hundred years ago, but because he was banished to the edge of nightmare by Wu Zixu, his cultivation and strength were bound by the rules."

"Once he escapes the nightmare, he will be at level 10 in cultivation. His strength and methods are far greater than what you've seen. Even I might not be able to kill him!"

Level 10?

Isn't that the old max level in Suiyang?

Xiongju is the weakest core boss in Nightmare mode; if even breaking free from the dream's shackles can reach the maximum level...

Then other big bosses could also be at max level, and even the various small bosses and ordinary monsters could be at max level.

What does this mean?

Once the nightmare tsunami erupts!

The Demon King Wu Zixu will lead at least a dozen, or even dozens, of fully-level corrupted demons to appear in Suiyang City, surrounded by tens of thousands of demons and monsters...

The scene was simply unimaginable!

How did Suiyang City manage to withstand such a threat for a hundred years without being destroyed? It's simply a miracle!

"Now that you have severed the pollution of the 'Yingdu Ruins,' the evil influence of the Yingdu Ruins is temporarily sealed and cannot be accessed."

"We will face one less nightmare disaster, and that is the significance of purifying the deep-sea nightmare."

That's it!

Everyone suddenly realized.

At the same time, they realized the urgency.

Xiao Yu then asked, knowing the answer already, "How much time do we have left?"

Jiang Xiaoxia: "Although one of them was purified, it was the weakest one after all. The other four are much more troublesome."

"yes!"

"We need to hurry!"

Sima Geng replied, "This deep-sea hourglass can roughly sense the Nightmare Tsunami. After the Chosen One descended, its speed increased dramatically, and a new tsunami is expected to erupt within a month."

"What?"

"So fast!"

The group was shocked.

Xiao Yu was indeed farsighted.

His concerns are very valid.

This game is not as simple as it looks!

Lu Dahai: "Lord Suiyang, why did you only tell us about something so important now?"

"The reason for not giving advance notice is to prevent the chosen ones from being too eager for quick success. Every failed challenge comes at a price, which will not only deplete their cultivation but also accelerate the corruption of nightmares."

Sima Geng paused for a moment, then continued, "Your performance this time exceeded expectations and proved yourselves, so I hope you will understand more of the truth and work even harder to fight this nightmare!"

Zhao Gang: "Please rest assured, Lord Suiyang, our Ark is bound to Suiyang City; we share its glory and its loss!"

Sima nodded.

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

Next, the rewards will be distributed.

The team leader who clears the Nightmare dungeon for the first time will receive 150 Luck, which will be split equally among the other team members.

And because of the main storyline.

There is an additional 30 white soul stones as a reward.

When Jiang Xiaxia, Zhao Gang, and Lu Dahai received the Soul Stone from Lord Suiyang, they were all beaming with joy.

For ordinary players.

This is a windfall!

Sima Geng had been observing the chosen one.

When they heard about the tsunami disaster, the other three people's expressions changed and their emotions fluctuated greatly, but Xiao Yu remained calm and composed throughout, which was indeed extraordinary!

"Xiao Yu, a senior wants to meet you."

"Which senior?"

"I can't say for now unless he tells you personally. In short, he is a respectable elder, and both I and Suiyang rely on his care."

Xiao Yu nodded: "Since he is such a remarkable person, this junior naturally cannot refuse!"

No need to guess.

It's definitely Fan Li.

The successful passage through the ruins of Yingdu had caught his attention, which was exactly what Xiao Yu had expected.

What about the deep-sea tsunami?

This is indeed one of the most terrifying natural disasters that the Deep Sea has ever caused to the Old World, and a large number of Old World worlds and Old World Arks will be destroyed by the tsunami!

The first tsunami in Suiyang in history.

This occurred approximately one month after the arrival of the Ark.

Xiao Yu knew more about various deep-sea disasters than Lord Suiyang, and was clearer about the timing and consequences of this tsunami.

The time given by Lord Suiyang was too vague and imprecise.

Xiao Yu knew clearly that in about eighteen days, a tsunami from the deep sea would erupt.

This tsunami was extremely dangerous.

Especially with the cooperation of believers, the damage they caused was enormous, and the main city and even the Ark were once breached!

If Fan Li hadn't burned his life force at the crucial moment to turn the tide, and had once again dragged things out until Wu Zixu withdrew his troops, the only outcome would have been total defeat.

The final result was a Pyrrhic victory.

However, the main city was completely reduced to ruins.

Approximately 280 players were completely eliminated.

Fan Li's life was thus completely exhausted, and his fighting strength was reduced to less than one-tenth. He eventually died on the spot due to an accident during the boarding process.

That's right.

Similar to Xi Shi's situation.

Fan Li's untimely demise, before he could play a greater role, was a huge loss to the entire human camp.

This nightmarish tsunami was the most direct trigger, not only causing huge losses but also having a profound impact on the human Ark faction.

A similar tragedy.

This must never be allowed to happen again!

Guided by Sima Geng, Xiao Yu entered through an inconspicuous archway. After passing through a path filled with white mist, he arrived at a simple and ordinary courtyard.

This is Fan Li's residence.

The hidden area of ​​the city lord's mansion.

The courtyard was ordinary and unremarkable.

In fact, a very complex formation was set up.

This formation alters the environment, making it suitable for rest, recuperation, and health maintenance. It can also isolate the inside from the outside; without Fan Li's permission, outsiders cannot find or enter.

In the courtyard.

A well, a wooden house, a jujube tree, and some flowers and plants create a quiet and elegant environment.

An elderly man, short in stature, with an ordinary appearance and dressed in simple clothes, was sitting on a reclining chair, holding a tattered palm-leaf fan.

I finally met him.

The most outstanding sage of Suiyang in the past!

Fan Li was clearly interested in Xiao Yu.

To sum up this meeting in one meme: I need to check the license!