Chapter 278: Main City Era, Battle for the Cauldron

Su Sheng arrived at the warehouse location and, excitedly, pulled out the warehouse's stock!

During this period, everyone has been improving, and Su Sheng naturally didn't stay stagnant; after his efforts, Su Sheng's level has also reached 45.

He was just about to return to change equipment—what a massive overhaul!

The first batch of Yanhuang Guild members have basically arrived in Zhuque City, and the core members of the other three guilds have also arrived one after another.

But so far, everyone has been very restrained.

After all, unnecessary conflicts should be avoided; nobody's a fool, and without profit or grudges, there's no reason to fight to the death.

It's not like Yanhuang and Qiancheng Muxue have a mortal feud… or rather… a generational feud.

From the heroes' gathering to the contest for supremacy.

It's just that the so‑called Peak side has a somewhat… attitude toward Yanhuang.

Su Sheng naturally knows why, but doesn't really mind; back in Newbie Village, he already crossed paths with Peak. That Da Tuzi back then seemed to have snatched food right under Peak's nose.

Later, he also snatched a boss from them.

There's no evidence, but the people of Peak know it's most likely Mo Wen and Qian Chen.

Su Sheng pulled out his stock from this period, starting with the epic cloak.

The level‑50 orange epic has already been embedded with a Heavenly Craft Stone, and it fits perfectly at level 45.

Equip it!

The gray‑brown Cloak of Invisibility was instantly replaced by a crimson symbol of honor! (Chapter 214)

A red cloak flutters in the wind with a rustling sound—so majestic!

And it's not just about the grandeur.

His own attributes also skyrocketed!

The Cloak of Invisibility can't be discarded; keep it… it can be useful in critical moments, for example, the instant kill of Qiancheng Gongzi earlier relied on invisibility to sneak behind.

But the equipment change isn't over yet!

He pulled out Component 07.

Combine!

Mystic Ring 07 (purple)

Magic Defense: 180

Added: Component

Added: HP +1300

Added: Strength +80

Level: 45

Description: …

Sure enough, as Su Sheng expected, it's still purple, only the added attributes have increased a bit.

Its level has also reached 45, so he can equip it.

However, Su Sheng glanced and saw there are still Heavenly Craft Stones and orange Component 08 in the warehouse.

Su Sheng held back; although using Component 08 now would require the Mystic Ring to reach a level‑50 epic, after embedding a Heavenly Craft Stone it could be used.

But looking ahead, it seems not worth it, so he'll wait… for a Divine Craftsman Stone.

So far, he hasn't seen a single Divine Craftsman Stone.

After equipping Mystic Ring 07, Su Sheng pulled out a shield again.

A level‑50 purple shield, Defense Will; although purple, its level is 50, overall surpassing the Dragon Scale shield.

This level‑10 orange epic Dragon Scale shield has accompanied him through countless campaigns and now feels ready for retirement.

After unequipping it, Su Sheng originally planned to store it in the guild warehouse.

But after thinking, the level‑10 Dragon Scale shield's attributes really can't keep up; compared with shields above level 40, aside from a Dragon Scale skill, it seems to have little advantage.

So even putting it in the guild warehouse now doesn't seem appropriate.

The price can't be set too low, but the contribution cost is too high; unequipping it isn't very meaningful.

Its collectible value is probably greater.

After a moment's hesitation, Su Sheng simply returned the Dragon Scale shield to his own warehouse.

He'll keep it as a collection; after all, it's been with him for so long.

(Newbie Sword: What about me? You just tossed me away back then!)

Waving the Defense Will in his hand, Su Sheng still felt a bit awkward; using a long pole with a shield just feels uncomfortable.

Ground combat is uncomfortable, but mounted combat is still great; you can just thrust while riding, and the shield can be carried to boost attributes.

Su Sheng still hopes to get a good arm shield, even if its stats are a bit lower.

There is…

During this period, two guild members tossed two items into the guild warehouse, which Su Sheng noticed.

But…

They were all level‑40 green… Su Sheng thought about it but didn't take them; a slight stat drop is acceptable, but the stats are too low, and Su Sheng really doesn't like them.

Then Su Sheng tried, putting the shield away, re‑equipping it, putting it away again, and re‑equipping.

Switching back and forth to get the feel.

After repeating several times, Su Sheng nodded in satisfaction.

Su Sheng was about to admire his attributes after the equipment change…

Ding…

System Announcement: Over fifty percent of all players have reached level 40.

The Main City era has arrived!

Large‑scale event: Pre‑heat for the Ding‑Seizing War!

Ding‑Seizing War: organized by Main City.

Players above level 40 may form teams to register, and the Main City that ultimately wins the Ding‑Seizing War will receive a one‑week collective buff.

Each Main City may send ten five‑person squads to compete.

Each Main City can determine its participating teams through the preliminaries.

The team that ultimately clinches the championship also receives extra rewards.

Preliminary match time: …

Ding‑Seizing match time: …

Su Sheng saw the golden system announcement spanning the sky, froze for a moment, then smiled.

The Main City era has arrived.

The first wave of player competitions has also begun.

Given this situation, it must be breeding parasites!

All servers are breeding parasites, preparing for the final National War's New Energy allocation ratio.

Likewise, this system announcement caused a huge stir within the players' circles.

"Damn! I haven't reached level 40 yet? Bro! What about me?"

"As if reaching level 40 lets you join."

"You guys are fine, I'm still stuck building a small town… sob sob… I was level 40, died once defending a city, the failure penalty dropped me a level, now I'm at 38, slogging for half a year, only to be thrown back to before liberation."

"The guy upstairs feels sorry for you for a second, can't feel more… (laughs to death)."

"Build a small town +1."

"Hahaha, this time in the Ding‑Seizing War, we ordinary players will probably just watch the spectacle, but if the Main City wins in the end, we can also profit."

"Who says ordinary players can only watch? I'm ready to form a team and join!"

"Hehe, we Qinglong City won't hold back! Universe + Morning Star, it's a powerhouse alliance, the Leader of this Ding‑Seizing War clearly belongs to us Qinglong City."

"Tch, where do you place my Zhuque City? Yanhuang, Mo Wen and Qian Chen are all here, and we also have several major guilds!"

"Yanhuang sets out!!! No grass survives!!!"

"Mo Wen, the great god! Wu Dewen Cheng!"

"Hey hey… our Chairman isn't the Invincible East!" (a Yanhuang member.)

"Brain‑dead fan… Ni Zou Kai…"

Su Sheng naturally ignored those rumors, but this is the first Ding‑Seizing War after all.

Su Sheng glanced at his stats after changing gear and smiled!

None but me!!!