Origin Paradise!

Wild Beast Crystals can be sold, exploiting newbies in the Bronze rank.

Jiang He agreed to the Gourmet Guild's request, allowing them to hunt wild beasts within the occupied area, on the condition that 60% of the profits be handed over and settled in game currency.

During this period, the guild must send out a separate team to continuously provide food for the wild beasts, and the old lady gourmet will personally teach Zhuang Ya her culinary skills.

The two sides reached an agreement privately. The food critic was not dissatisfied with the current profit sharing, and expected that the dominant player should take 90% to be commensurate with their strength.

The former speaker continued to report on the situation, "Currently, in the southern part of the alliance, the remnants of the guild alliance of the fifth and sixth fortresses are clashing with the powerful force of the seventh fortress, which claims to be the current allied forces."

"The eighth stronghold in the eastern part of the Alliance is occupied by the Ant King Dogs, who is currently confronting an unknown powerful being."

"The leader of the fourth stronghold in the western part of the alliance has, to put it mildly, rallied a group of dominant-level superhumans to claim the territory as their own."

"This morning, a delegation from the Allied forces arrived in Silver City, hoping to meet with the Commander-in-Chief."

After the report concluded, the former speaker obediently sat back down. Without the support of this General Jiang, the existing forces would have been unable to contend with these suddenly emerging powerhouses.

Jiang He glanced at the panel.

[Alliance territory already occupied: 42%]

"The meeting is scheduled for this evening. Let's adjourn," Jiang He said.

"Everyone, stand up!" the former speaker shouted.

All the former powerful figures stood up straight and left the parliament hall after the former speaker took his leave.

……

As dusk fell, the setting sun shone like blood.

Silver City is the only place in the entire Alliance where no dark cloud hangs permanently over it.

A delegation of 56 people from the current region entered the Silver Palace.

Old Black stood at the doorway, clad in heavy armor and wielding a massive shield, surrounded by armored Silver Guards armed with spears.

He held up his giant shield and said, "The Great Lord does not receive anyone except players from the Great Xia Dynasty. Please wait where you are."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the delegation changed.

The deputy commander at the forefront nodded to himself, not expecting the garrison commander of Anping to be so cautious in his stance; this was a good thing.

Beside the Deputy Chief of Operations, a stunningly beautiful woman draped in a white fox fur remained impassive. She possessed alluring fox-like eyes and wore three longswords with different functions at her waist: one Unyielding and two Supreme. Her demeanor was exceptionally elegant.

Among the delegation, the deer-headed, human-bodied monster from the American camp frowned. He was both a high-ranking member of the Beast School and a member of the Lighthouse Society's House of Representatives. Since becoming a master of his craft, he had never encountered such disrespect.

In fact, in order to participate in this battle, most of the Silver Peak members have postponed their transformation into Gold, preparing to wait until the war ends before taking the Gold assessment. Although the probability of their demise is not low, they can be regarded as Gold reserves.

The deer-man simply stated directly, "If Your Excellency refuses to entertain us, then the American camp will have no choice but to leave the alliance."

The Roman and Indian camps expressed the same attitude: the target of the Americas' move was not the hegemon, but Great Xia, and the hegemon clearly had a camp inclination towards Great Xia.

The deputy commander hesitated for a moment, looked at the burly, honest-looking middle-aged man, and said, "Could you please make an exception? After all, we are all living beings in this world."

“My word doesn’t count. This meeting isn’t necessary for the Great Lord, and the Screaming Worm isn’t irreplaceable.” Old Black shook his head. Unless there were very special circumstances, he wouldn’t change Xiao He’s orders.

The deer-man was slightly annoyed upon hearing this. He had just taken a step when a pair of eyes clad in floral swords appeared before him.

After acquiring the ultimate level of lightness skill and defensive techniques, Si Ning's weaknesses were greatly compensated. Based on her original expertise in swordsmanship, her overall strength was only a step away from that of the top powers.

The woman in the fox fur chuckled and said, "So it's the good-for-nothing who's been kicked out of the family. Si Nan, your sister's gotten quite capable."

In the delegation, the cloaked figure holding an ancient compass remained silent. The Si family was adept at using the symbolism and power of the stars, and their system of divination was quite complete. Si Ning was originally the most qualified successor, but she had no interest in it whatsoever.

Because of their parents' arrogance, this branch of the family voluntarily withdrew from the family before the extraordinary revival. After the New Las Vegas set sail and sank, the two sides completely cut off all contact.

Si Ning remained silent, her gaze fixed intently on the White Dragon Sword at the Sword Fairy's waist. This sword was the personal sword of the Liu family's patriarch during his prime. Because of the pursuit of perfection, it had only two effects: first, it was indestructible and sturdy; second, it was incredibly sharp. Simple yet powerful, it made her mouth water.

The situation reached a stalemate, with each faction unwilling to be humiliated. In the current climate, even the strongest overlord would only be a silver-level player.

But the overlord could really kill everyone here, so it would be too foolish to act now. The Roman fire-bringers were unable to come because they were resisting the guild leader Dogus, and now they were in a dilemma.

Half a day passed.

The deputy commander of operations stepped in to smooth things over, saying gently, "I led the discussions with Your Excellency at this meeting. We will inform you of the results as soon as possible. To show our sincerity, three large groups will be sent to support the Fire Thieves later."

With the steps laid out at their feet, the Roman camp had no objection.

This time, the two powerful factions reached an agreement, while India, which has always been a fence-sitter, and the Tsarist faction, which has not been firm in its stance, immediately stood aside.

The Egyptian representative hesitated for a moment before choosing to retreat, while the deer-man stood there somewhat embarrassed and let out a cold snort.

A disorganized mess... Old Dark assessed the current Allied forces and invited, "Then Vice Minister Zhen, please come in as soon as possible."

The deputy commander of operations clasped his hands in thanks.

Most of the delegation waited in place, while the Deputy Chief of Operations, Sword Fairy, Si Nan, and others entered the parliament hall one after another.

The vast palace was empty, with only a few rays of the setting sun streaming through the domed windows high above, and the echoes of footsteps lingering in the air.

For Si Nan and the others, Mo Ke was not unfamiliar. The two had fought side by side in the Remnant World and could be considered to have some relationship. However, the other visitors were obviously seeing the legendary overlord for the first time. Even his appearance and portrait were top secret information.

The woman in the fox fur blinked, her gaze lingering on the young man in the brocade robe for a moment, her eyes sparkling, before she covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

The deputy commander of operations took his seat first and introduced with a smile: "This is the Sword Fairy, the leading figure of the Great Xia orthodoxy. As for Liu Buping, he is naturally her blood brother."

"A good-for-nothing who doesn't know his place, he's dead, so be it." The Sword Fairy's face was nonchalant. "If it weren't for the loss of face for the family, I wouldn't be causing trouble every few days."

The Deputy Chief of Operations smiled helplessly. He had initially thought the man was furious, but it turned out he was just expressing his anger publicly. Otherwise, the delegation would never have included him.

Across the round table, Jiang He spoke up: "I want eight Alliance Fortresses, covering 90% of the total area."

The elder of the Si family frowned symbolically. "Isn't that too much? There are hundreds of Allied players in the current realm. How are we going to divide them up?"

One fortress is enough to complete the mission.

Jiang He remained silent; he had no interest in haggling.

The Deputy Chief of Operations lowered his eyes in deep thought. After roughly outlining the distribution of internal interests, he said, "The demands are barely acceptable, given that the strength and status are equal. However, I hope you can understand my predicament. Indeed, there are some people who won't shed tears until they see the coffin. The dead powers and gold are far away and don't affect them."

"Who to kill?" Jiang He asked bluntly. This wasn't the first time he'd done this kind of dirty work.

Such a blatant public statement left the Deputy Commander of Operations speechless for a moment. Si Nan looked up and re-examined the Overlord's lawlessness. The elders of the ancient clans exchanged glances, secretly thinking that he was a man of strong character. On the other hand, the Sword Fairy laughed heartily, her beauty captivating.

After a moment, the deputy commander of operations resolutely said, "Those who steal fire."

For a moment, everyone was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

This outcome was not discussed in advance. After all, the delegation's interception was an unexpected situation. Morally speaking, assassinating the main force of a current ally is almost an act of animality. However, from the perspective of the interests of Great Xia, since there is no direct enemy in the present territory, it is not surprising to strangle a powerful force from another camp with great potential.

“Sure.” Jiang He readily replied, “If I take the Screaming Worm as payment, I’ll pay it first before killing anyone. After the matter is over, the Bureau of Order will need to issue a public statement taking responsibility, making me face the consequences of being held accountable by the major powers in the current territory. The Deputy Minister probably can’t afford that.”

Jiang He was willing to accept the offer of killing the fire thief as a pledge of loyalty, and he didn't care about the deputy commander's petty thoughts. However, he would rather not accept the outcome of discarding the bow after the birds were used up. As for going back on his word, he would have to give up his position as the garrison commander of Anping.

Without grand pronouncements of righteousness, the Deputy Commander of Operations wasn't so low-level as to be annoying. The extraordinary resurrection meant that relics that couldn't keep up with the times were simply discarded.

"No problem, anyway, relations between major camps have always been tense." The deputy chief of operations replied after considering for a while. After this matter was over, he would definitely be demoted in name but promoted in reality, otherwise it would be difficult to maneuver diplomatically. However, eliminating a major future enemy for Great Xia was well worth it in terms of results, and he was willing to bear all the costs.

Both sides reached a consensus that their current interests are interconnected, making it easier to discuss current matters.

Nine fortresses, divided into eight groups.

Mo Ke promised not to actively hunt players from the Great Xia Dynasty.

Two perfect items, crafted from junk items collected from the squad members, were presented as an apology. Obsolete items like the Evil Flintlock Pistol were all reused. The utter uselessness of the final product opened the eyes of the Deputy Commander of Operations. Meanwhile, someone quietly erased the "Gluttony Product" label to avoid future embarrassment.

The meeting concluded with the two sides shaking hands.

The deputy commander solemnly extended his hand and shook it. Because of Chu Fuqiang, he knew something else: Mo Ke had only been a player for a few months, and according to Mia from the liaison group, his scavenging ability was astonishing.

Si Nan was completely shrouded in a cloak, and among the Seven Heroes of the Orthodox School, he was known for his silence and composure.

Jiang He shook hands with everyone in turn.

The Sword Fairy was dressed in a fox fur coat and had an exquisitely beautiful appearance, almost on par with Si Ning. Her smile combined her bewitching features with an elegant demeanor, making her stand out in terms of appearance.

"The law of the jungle prevails. That's how it is. I bet my idiot brother didn't kowtow before he died," the Sword Fairy joked.

Jiang He answered truthfully, "I didn't notice."

The Sword Fairy laughed incessantly, her laughter trembling as she said, "You really are... deserving of death!"

The carefully maintained fake smile vanished, revealing the Sword Fairy's exquisite face to be contorted with rage and fury. Her other hand suddenly gripped the White Dragon Sword at her waist, its blade gleaming.

In an instant, all the players of the Great Xia Dynasty stood frozen in place.

The deputy commander of operations was shocked. The sword fairy's excellent acting skills had fooled him. She had never given up on avenging her blood brother.

hum!

The Liu Family Secret Technique: Swords Fill the Tower.

Having honed his sword technique for a full month, he unleashed it at this moment, unleashing the strongest attack of the offensive superpower life form, sending chills down the spines of the Great Xia players present.

But right now.

Time seemed to stand still in Jiang He's eyes.

A woman's gentle laughter rang in his ears, and the god's thought process accelerated. This was a skill that was enough to defeat the legendary being Ji You in one aspect, with the god residing in his body bearing the cost.

Epic-level extraordinary burst power empowers the God Hunter.

Jiang He brought his hand down with such speed that his body could hardly bear it, and his arm cracked with countless fissures. He directly grabbed the enemy's slender wrist.

Once the blade is drawn three inches from its sheath, it can no longer be sustained.

Just as crocodiles have a powerful bite, by grasping their upper and lower jaws, one can achieve effective suppression with relatively little force.

The sword fairy's forehead veins bulged, her wrists were stiff and motionless, and her violent eyes were fixed on her enemy, but there was not a change in her expression.

It was both unexpected and not unexpected.

Jiang He has a mindset of always facing challenges, which is thanks to the lazy deity within her body who is closer to her.

In a mere instant, he summoned the Eternal Regret Dragon Spear.

The extraordinary burst of speed had not yet ended when a flash of silver light severed the Sword Fairy's arms. A massive dose of blood poison invaded her body, and dark red patterns crawled all over her torso.

In a close-quarters battle, the powerful life form was defeated in just one round. As far as the Sword Fairy was concerned, as long as she could unleash the White Dragon Sword she had been nurturing, she was absolutely confident that she could break through her enemy's double defenses. At this distance, with a sudden sneak attack, the opponent should not have had time to activate the "Return to Hometown" spatial ability.

However, when someone unleashes divine thoughts and extraordinary bursts of power, it is meaningless to fight at close range against the overlord's almost all-out attack.

Jiang He gripped his prey's neck with one hand, his inner energy sweeping through his body, crushing all movement.

The leader is in imminent danger.

The ancient players present were stunned and at a loss. Compared to the Sword Fairy's sneak attack, the shock of this powerful player's instant defeat was clearly more shocking.

"The gap...is that big?"

"How are we going to end this? How are we going to end this?!"

"Damn it, don't drag me into this, you idiot woman!"

The Deputy Commander of Operations was extremely anxious. The Sword Fairy's significance wasn't just about strength; she was indispensable to the entire orthodox sect.

"Mo Ke, don't be impulsive." The deputy commander of operations reassured him, "I believe you have the long-term vision to judge the situation. Let's sit down and talk it over. There is more than one true legend."

Sword Fairy laughed heartily, looking mockingly at her mortal enemy. This was why she dared to take action. There was no need for her to resist; her opponent would release her on his own. Even at the height of their power, each of the nine orthodox families could only find one powerful figure in each generation. Killing her would mean opposing the entire orthodox family and bearing the enmity of more than one legendary figure.

Click!

Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, Jiang He calmly squeezed and crushed the prey's throat, then casually swung his spear, obliterating its soul and spirit.

"Mo Ke!" The deputy commander of operations shouted sharply.

Jiang He shook the blood off her hands and said calmly, "Don't worry, there's still more to talk about. I just gave you a chance to save the day."

The deputy commander's expression gradually turned wooden. He then remembered that the other party had not killed him immediately. He actually only had one chance to speak. Any epic item scroll he could have mentioned would have been more effective than appeasement. As for whether he could produce it or not, at least they could negotiate.

Chapter 382 The Core of the World

Parliament House.

Everyone sat down again, each with a different expression.

Everyone knows that the death of the Sword Fairy will inevitably cause turmoil within the Great Xia Dynasty, disrupting the orthodox future order. It's hard not to suspect conspiracy theories about the Order Bureau, especially given that it has just made an agreement with the Overlord to assassinate another major power.

If they can still cooperate closely while holding their noses, even the instigator would have to admit that Zheng Tong is a coward.

Faced with an unprecedented and sudden event, Si Nan removed his cloak, and the deputy commander of operations looked worried.

Jiang He sat down and said, "I believe that none of you here want to escalate the situation indefinitely. The death of the Sword Fairy is a foregone conclusion, and the nine orthodox families will hold everyone accountable. First, we need to minimize the conflict."

"So the first question is, apart from the Liu family, from the perspective of the future格局 (geju, overall situation/structure), do the other ancient clans value the great powers or the Sword Fairy more?"