Chapter 988: Rekindled Fighting Spirit

After the territory war ended, Yuan Su Shen Yu did not calm down.

Many guilds, due to conflicts during the war, flared up again shortly after rewards were distributed, declaring war on each other and battling in the main world, with several ten-thousands, several hundred-thousands fighting at a time.

Of course, those are basically the ones ranked low on the overall list.

After the top-ranked guilds received their rewards and celebrated, they hurried to use the 72-hour experience boost to clear monthly dungeons and raise their cultivation.

The first-place experience bonus is 100%, 2nd to 5th place get 75%, 5th to 10th place get 50%, and the benefit is obvious.

As the guild that earned the richest rewards in the local territory war, the Demolition Squad was unexpectedly much calmer than other guilds.

The guild channel's mute was lifted, and many people were asking where the guild leader had gone and how long it would take for him to return.

Li Li and the others also didn't know, only able to say: "He needs to rest a bit."

As for exactly how long, it cannot be determined.

In the base's leisure area, Mang Mei held a main divine artifact longbow she could no longer use, sitting by the pond in a dazed manner.

The atmosphere here was not cheerful; instead, it was somewhat gloomy.

On a nearby big tree hung a swing; the loli T Dun Dun took off her armor, sat on the swing and swayed slowly, muttering: "Why hasn't Senior Xiao Feng come back yet? Did he faint from exhaustion? He isn't replying to my messages..."

Li Li and Zhang Fan were drinking the base's homemade fine wine on the side, feeling somewhat gloomy.

Zhang Fan said: "Earlier, Old Xiao told me his ultimate move consumes mental power; the more times it's used, the more fatigued he becomes. This time, to take those royal cities, he hardly stopped, unleashing his ultimate move countless times within half an hour. Saying he passed out from exhaustion... is quite possible."

Xing Yun Miao sat on the grass, sighing: "We're still too weak; we can't help at all, and in the end it's all him fighting alone. Now just one region has exhausted him like this; if we ever have to face billions of factions across the universe..."

Li Li said in a deep voice: "So we should find a way to become stronger. I mean true strength, not just stacking attributes from the gear Old Xiao gave us."

"I also want to become stronger! Senior Li, do you have any ideas?" Dun Dun asked.

Li Li replied: "In this game, growth basically comes down to four things: first, leveling up to raise one's realm and gain basic attributes; second, comprehending and learning stronger secret art skills; third, obtaining top-tier equipment, which we mostly rely on Old Xiao for; fourth, acquiring powerful talents—the Heavenly Tower can now exchange for third-tier talents, which could also be strengthened a bit!"

Xing Yun Miao immediately responded: "When the territory war was about to end, Xiao Feng said we could go exchange talents—just clear the 500th floor to get a fourth-tier talent without loss. He also mentioned there will be an upcoming event more important than the territory war that will need some helpers!"

"Eh? There's such a thing!" Everyone showed surprised expressions.

Mang Mei also turned her head, wanting to hear her explain further.

But Xing Yun Miao didn't fully understand the meaning of Xiao Feng's words and didn't know what that so-called event actually was.

Zhang Fan frowned: "Clearing the 500th floor is no easy task; according to Old Xiao, aside from the speed challenge and water challenge, there's also a challenge of consecutive 100 floors of Upper God monsters. With our current strength, it's still somewhat difficult."

Xing Yun Miao thought and said: "We can lend each other Supreme Treasures. My golden needle and feather demon inner armor can be freely traded to others; Dun Dun's attributes are already strong, and equipping these two should let her pass!"

Most Supreme Treasures are not bound, unless they are growth-type items that require acknowledgment of ownership, in which case they need to be bound to their owner.

Hearing this, Li Li nodded: "Sounds good! We'll buy a few more Supreme Treasures, max out attack, defense, HP, crit, etc., then take turns challenging each floor to clear the 500th. After exchanging for fourth-tier talents, our strength will at least double! Even if we still fall far short of Old Xiao, we can at least help a bit."

Zhang Fan immediately agreed: "Yeah, sounds good! Earlier Old Xiao even asked the Azure Dragon to help purchase first-tier Supreme Treasures; he also has demand, so we'll bid higher to buy second- and third-tier ones—getting just one is a boost, definitely better than just lying around like now."

The two immediately set off, leaving the leisure area to find the Azure Dragon.

This territory war system awarded a huge amount of divine stones; the price of divine stones across Yuan Su Shen Yu plummeted, dropping from 1:600 to about 1:200 within just two hours, and still falling, expected to eventually break the 1:100 barrier.

No matter how much it falls, the NPC market's balancing keeps equipment and Supreme Treasure prices capped at their current limits.

Those of us who followed Xiao Feng in activities earned plenty of divine stones; our pockets are full enough to buy two or three Supreme Treasures.

After Zhang Fan and Li Li left, only the three girls remained.

Mang Mei sat for a while, then got up and left.

Xing Yun Miao asked: "Mang Mei, where are you going?"

She replied: "Training skills," and headed straight toward the training grounds.

Hearing that, Xing Yun Miao thought and said: "I'll go train too; I can't let myself waste away like this. Dun Dun, what about you?"

The little loli sat on the swing, muttering: "My movement speed isn't fast enough to pass the speed challenge... I'll go to the market to browse, gather some special equipment the Heavenly Tower needs, and prepare it for everyone."

"Alright, then I'll wait for your good news!" Xing Yun Miao nodded.

The two then parted ways.

Many people were in the base; the Demolition Squad's players were all chatting and laughing.

The teleportation array access had been opened, and many from other regions came to tour, wanting to see what the legendary Demolition Squad was like.

Dragon Soul, All Gods, Conquest, Prosperous Age—these four allied guilds' members frequently dropped by to chat, celebrating together the tremendous victory of this territory war.

Everyone was happy, because this time's rewards were extremely abundant!

As the biggest winner, the Demolition Squad felt like they'd struck it rich, ecstatic and grinning so wide their mouths couldn't close.

... Although they actually hadn't seen the truly major reward yet.

Many people were monitoring Xiao Feng's movements, hoping this greatest contributor, the lord of civilization, would return soon and bring out the rewards for everyone to see.

Amid everyone's anticipation and waiting, time passed hour by hour.

At this moment, Xiao Feng was still asleep on He Er Na's scented bedchamber on Wind Spirit Island.

After learning of his unconscious state, He Er Na and Mi Nie Ya set aside their cultivation and rushed back, now surrounding him, using divine power and their soft hands to help Xiao Feng adjust his condition.

Dai Ni Si likewise refused to be outdone, attending to her beloved Father God.

Under the alternating soothing of the three goddesses, big and small, Xiao Feng's mental power began to recover quickly.

In deep sleep, he hardly dreamed, just slept soundly and pleasantly.

About six hours later, he woke up fully refreshed in spirit.