CXnovel Chapter 216 Final Preparations Before Getting Started 2
Chapter 216 Final Preparations Before Getting Started 2
He strode towards the newly cleared open space in the center of the valley.
A simple circle of white stones had been built there, serving as a ceremonial platform.
All the members of the alliance, whether they were veterans or newcomers, involuntarily stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to their leader.
The noisy valley fell silent instantly, with only the whistling of the wind and the heavy breathing of many people remaining.
Zhang Tianya walked to the center of the stone circle and could feel hundreds of eyes fixed on him.
He slowly took out the [Guild Establishment Token] from his backpack again.
Even in the dim sunlight, the token still emitted a faint glow, mysterious and alluring.
He glanced around at his brothers, their faces, some familiar, some unfamiliar, all filled with tension and anticipation.
He cleared his throat, gathered his strength, and roared, his voice echoing throughout the valley:
"Brothers in the guild! We've been together since the newbie village, hacking and slashing monsters, leveling up, getting ripped off and ripping off others! We even survived the toughest Scourge!
Today, we will raise our own banner and build our own home here in Crimson Flame Valley!
He raised the founding order in his hand, his voice rising another notch:
"This sign is a gift from Boss Lin Tian, a sign of his high regard for us! It's a sign of trust and responsibility! If we use it, the monsters will definitely come and cause trouble, and they won't hold back! I'll just ask you one question: are you scared?"
"I'm not afraid!!"
"Fuck him!!"
Hundreds of people roared at the top of their lungs, their voices converging and making the valley vibrate, even the clouds in the sky seemed to tremble.
"Alright! You're all real men!" Zhang Tianya grinned maliciously. "Then let those blind monsters see that our War Alliance isn't to be trifled with! Today, we'll tear a hole in the sky!"
Having said that, he no longer hesitated. His eyes narrowed, and he gripped the guild-building token tightly with both hands, raising it high above his head. Then, following the system prompts, he concentrated his mind and activated the power within the token!
"In the name of Zhang Tianya, and on behalf of all members of the War Alliance, here in Crimson Flame Valley, I hereby issue the Guild Creation Token!"
"Buzz—!!!"
A resounding boom, seemingly emanating from the depths of the soul, rang out!
The guild-building token in his hand suddenly burst forth with an unprecedentedly dazzling light! The light was like a small sun, instantly illuminating the entire valley, causing everyone to subconsciously squint their eyes.
The light did not flash by, but shot into the sky, transforming into a thick golden pillar that pierced through the clouds and created visible ripples of energy across the sky!
At the same time, a grand, cold, and emotionless system announcement, like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploded in the minds of all 9527 novice players on the continent!
[Server-wide announcement: Player "Zhang Tianya" has successfully used the [Guild Creation Token] and selected "Crimson Flame Valley" as their base. The Guild is now in the preparation stage! The monster siege will officially begin in one (1) hour! If the siege is successfully defended, the guild will be established and the base will be fixed; if the siege is lost, the Guild Creation Token will be lost and the base will be reclaimed! Please prepare accordingly!]
[Server-wide announcement: Player "Zhang Tianya" has successfully used...]
[Server-wide announcement: ...]
The announcement was played three times in a row to ensure that no online player would miss this explosive news.
At this moment, the entire continent seemed to have been put on pause.
Whether they were sweating profusely fighting monsters in the wild, outwitting and outmaneuvering bosses in dungeons, or chatting and joking around in the main city, all the players froze in their tracks.
The world chat exploded the next second!
"Holy crap! It's here! Finally, someone used the guild creation token!"
"A guild! It's a guild from Luoxia City! Zhang Tianya is awesome!"
"Crimson Flame Valley? Where is it? Anyone nearby? I'd love to check it out!"
"Monster siege! It starts in one hour! Exciting! It's fucking exciting!"
"The betting is open! Bet on whether the alliance can hold on! Odds: 3 to 1!"
"Nonsense, with Boss Lin Tian around, they can definitely hold out!"
"That's not necessarily true, is it? What if the system cheats and sends out hundreds of thousands of monsters?"
"Brothers, everyone in Sunset City who can move, go help out in Crimson Flame Valley! This is the first guild on the continent!"
"Yes! Let's go help! Even just to get involved would be great!"
The messages flooded the screen like a torrent, making it impossible to see the specific content. It was all just various exclamations, discussions, cheers, and people joining in the fun.
Inside Crimson Flame Valley, the atmosphere became extremely tense after the golden pillar of light slowly dissipated.
Zhang Tianya lowered his slightly sore and numb arm. The guild creation token had disappeared from his hand, replaced by a semi-transparent virtual interface floating in front of him, displaying "Base Construction Progress: 0%" and a countdown of "59:59" that was constantly decreasing.
"Did you all hear that?" Zhang Tianya turned around, his face no longer showing the excitement from before, only a steely hardness. "One hour left! The monster will be here in one hour!"
He roared at the top of his lungs:
"Each group, do a final check of your positions! Shield warriors and knights, get to the very front of the valley entrance and check your shields and armor!"
Archers and mages, occupy the high ground on both sides of the hillside to clear the field of fire, and don't let branches and vines block your view!
Thief, check the trap triggers, don't let them down at crucial moments! Priest, spread out and keep an eye on the front-line health bars!
"Logistics team, distribute the medicine to everyone! Construction team, hurry up, reinforce as much as you can!"
"Quick! Quick! Quick! Get moving!"
As he issued his orders, the members of the alliance who had been somewhat stunned by the system announcement immediately sprang into action, spinning like tops with even greater efficiency.
The sounds of clashing metal, footsteps, and shouts filled the valley once again, but this time, there was an air of impending doom and impending battle.
Zhang Tianya walked to the mouth of the valley, looking at the relatively peaceful wilderness outside, his brows furrowed.
He knew that this peace wouldn't last long.
He subconsciously touched the battle axe at his waist, then looked up at the direction of Sunset City.
"Brother Lin Tian... this time, we might really have to rely on you to cover for us." He muttered to himself.
Although he had spoken confidently to his brothers, it would be a lie to say he was completely unafraid. No one knew what kind of offensive the system would launch.
One hour has passed; the countdown has begun.
The air in Crimson Flame Valley seemed to have solidified, making it difficult to breathe.
Everyone's heart was in their throat.