Chapter 188

The City Wall of Moonlight Ring shimmered with a cold, hard stone luster in the sunlight, the Moat sparkled with rippling light, reflecting the vibrant Elf Treehouse within the city.

However, this hard-won tranquility did not last long. On the seventh day after the City Wall was completed, the sky darkened again without any warning.

Heavy leaden clouds gathered from all directions at an ominous speed, sunlight was swiftly swallowed, and the moisture that had just dissipated in the air became thick again, oppressive enough to make one breathless.

The wind began to pick up, carrying the earthy scent of an impending mountain rain.

"This weather…… feels off!" Chen Xiulan stood on the Watchtower of Guangtan Fortress, her brows furrowed.

She had long been responsible for vigilance, highly sensitive to weather changes: "The clouds are gathering too fast, even more strangely than last time."

Li Feifei also hurried out from the control center, her face grim as she looked at the sky: "The World Channel has exploded! Many regions have reported similar weather changes, and it's been less than ten days since it cleared up!"

"A storm is coming!" Li Qingxuan looked up at the heavy clouds in the sky, his eyes turning sharp.

The previous rainstorm disaster seemed merely a beginning; next, continuous rainstorms will likely strike all races!

This rainstorm may last longer than the last one, but closely following it will be a tremendous test of the supplies and morale of all camps.

Almost simultaneously with the weather alert, the global ranking was refreshed again, announcing a new round of the list.

This undoubtedly threw another stone into the tense atmosphere, stirring up waves upon waves.

【Shelter Level Ranking – Current Race】

First place: Elizabeth-Level 10

Second place: Ivanov-Level 9

Third place: Ye Fan-Level 9

Fourth place: Lin Qing-Level 9

Fifth place: Steve Devin-Level 9

Sixth place: Zhao Ling'er-Level 8

Seventh place: Yang Chen-Level 8

Eighth place: Meichuan Neiku-Level 8

Ninth place: Meichuan Kucha-Level 8

Tenth place: Stephen Zhou-Level 8

Guangtan Fortress, relying on Zhao Ling'er's Shelter, rose to Level 8, successfully entered the Shelter Level Ranking, placing sixth!

【Personal Strength Ranking – Current Race】

First place: Li Qingxuan-comprehensive attribute evaluation greatly improved

Second place: Alice-comprehensive attribute 980

Third place: Elizabeth-comprehensive attribute 850

Fourth place: Ivanov-comprehensive attribute 720

Fifth place: Wang Batian-comprehensive attribute 680

Sixth place: Zhao Zilong-comprehensive attribute 600

Seventh place: Sun Xingzhe-comprehensive attribute 550

Eighth place: Rain-comprehensive attribute 420

Ninth place: Zhou Xingxing-comprehensive attribute 380

Tenth place: Wu Yanzu-comprehensive attribute 350

Li Qingxuan still maintained an absolute advantage to stay at the top, and the system's evaluation of his comprehensive attributes showed significant improvement, clearly indicating that his strength growth had been recognized by the rules.

【Resource Reserve Ranking】

First place: Guangtan Fortress-comprehensive resource index

Second place: Giant Dragon Valley-comprehensive resource index

Third place: Phoenix Ridge-comprehensive resource index

Fourth place: Wind Whisperer Camp-comprehensive resource index

Fifth place: Iron Wall-comprehensive resource index

Sixth place: Dark Night Fortress-comprehensive resource index

Seventh place: Morning Light Village-comprehensive resource index

Eighth place: Wilderness Ranger Group-comprehensive resource index

Ninth place: Starshine City-comprehensive resource index

Tenth place: Frost Wolf Tribe-comprehensive resource index

Guangtan Fortress's resource reserve index occupied first place with a terrifying figure exceeding one million, more than five times that of second place, demonstrating an astonishing accumulation of supplies.

【Race Strength Ranking—Due to the data being too huge and real-time changes, specific rankings are not displayed; only the average strength values of the top ten races are announced:】

First place: Dragon Race-average comprehensive attribute 2500

Second place: Elf Race-average comprehensive attribute 1200

Third place: Beastman Race-average comprehensive attribute 1000

Fourth place: Dwarf Clan-average comprehensive attribute 800

Fifth place: Undead Race-average comprehensive attribute 650

Sixth place: Demon Race-average comprehensive attribute 600

Seventh place: Giant Race-average comprehensive attribute 580

Eighth place: Naga Race-average comprehensive attribute 550

Ninth place: Goblin Race-average comprehensive attribute 500

Tenth place: Human Race-average comprehensive attribute 490

The human race's ranking remained unchanged, still tenth, but Guangtan Fortress's sudden rise undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope to humanity.

The ranking update was like pouring cold water into a boiling oil pot, and the World Channel boiled again.

The names of Guangtan Fortress and Li Qingxuan were repeatedly mentioned, and envious, jealous, wary, even greedy gazes gathered from all over the world.

"What kind of monster is this Li Qingxuan? He's first in individual ranking, first in resources, and his shelter's rank has also shot into the top ten!"

"Did his Guangtan Fortress strike a mineral vein? How is its resource index so high?"

"I heard he recently subjugated a Dark Night Elf Tribe and built a new city right next to his fortress!"

"We must find a way to connect with him, whether through trade or alliance!"

"Hehe, a fat sheep…… but I don't know if our teeth are hard enough..."

The external turmoil temporarily cannot affect the battle-ready Guangtan Fortress and Moonlight Ring.

With the previous experience, both sides' disaster preparations are proceeding more swiftly and orderly.

Reinforcing houses, clearing drains, stockpiling supplies… everyone knows the next will be another tough battle.

The sky grows darker, the clouds hang low, as if within reach.

Black clouds obscured the sky, continuing to gather for three days; the first drop of cold rain finally fell, and immediately after, a dense rain curtain once again enveloped heaven and earth.

However, just as the rain began to fall, Li Qingxuan held the fort at Guangtan Fortress, preparing to face this second wave of natural disaster challenge, when Li Feifei received an unexpected communication request from the Trading Platform.

The requester turned out to be none other than the Dwarf Stone Hammer Clan, which had previously had several pleasant transactions with Guangtan Fortress!

The call connected, but the voice on the other end was not the usual bold and hearty tone; instead, a hoarse voice filled with fatigue, anxiety, and even a hint of despair spoke: "Lord Li Qingxuan! I am Tongxu Stonehammer, chieftain of the Stone Hammer Clan! We… we need help! Our hill fortress… is about to fall! The rain triggered a landslide that crushed our fortress, and food supplies in the Stone Fortress are severely insufficient! We are willing to pay any price, only asking you to grant us shelter! We… we wish to pledge allegiance to you!"

Li Qingxuan heard these words, his brows instantly knit, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

He knew well that the Dwarf Stone Hammer Clan was famed for toughness and valor; to hear them utter such desperate pleas, the situation must have reached the utmost extremity.

Tongxu Stonehammer's desperate, urgent plea for help, transmitted via the communication stone, instantly froze the atmosphere inside the Guangtan Fortress Control Center.

Outside the window, the downpour poured with a splashing sound, as if adding a sense of urgency to this sudden plea for aid.

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