Chapter 97 Gathering of Masters
In Dark Moon Valley, Shadowmoon Graveyard, countless tombstones stood near a dilapidated church, with agonizing wails echoing from them at night. Around the rundown church, numerous Kobold Assassins lurked in the shadows.
It was the most famous place in Dark Moon Valley.
Because it was the first twenty-person raid dungeon near Willowbrook Town, its importance to the town's guilds was self-evident. Compared to the previous six-person mini-dungeons, this was the dungeon that captured the attention of all the guilds.
Unlike mini-dungeons, raid dungeons were not only more challenging but also offered better loot. Clearing a raid dungeon was a testament to a guild's strength. Additionally, next to each raid dungeon's portal, there was a massive honor board that recorded the names of the first team and players to clear it for others to admire.
Besides the first clear, there was also a record for the shortest completion time, with a preset record of three hours. Any team that surpassed this record could have their names inscribed, although the recognition was temporary. If another team completed it in a shorter time, they would replace the previous record holders.
At this moment, Shadowmoon Graveyard was packed with people. Besides the major guilds of Willowbrook Town, there were also many independent groups preparing to challenge this raid dungeon.
"No wonder it's a first-clear raid competition; their gear is too luxurious. We independent groups can't compare at all."
"Of course, just look at how many times these guilds have farmed the level 3 and 4 mini-dungeons. Even the weakest guild teams are decked out in seven or eight pieces of Bronze Equipment. Look at the Martial Alliance over there; they're all in Bronze Equipment. Their leader, Leo Ironblade, dons the prestigious Fangs of the Lupine Outfit, a rare drop exclusively found in the level 4 dungeon known as Dark Wolf's Den.."
"Leo Ironblade's gear is quite good for a lower-tier guild, but look over there at the elite team vice-captain of the third-tier guild Crown of Paradise, Windborne Wanderer. He's wearing the Spirit Breeze Outfit from the high-level level 4 dungeon, Spectral Citadel. That's a top-tier level 4 set for Sorcerers. Other members are also wearing scattered pieces from the Spectral Citadel set."
The independent players gazed at the gear of the guild teams with envy, their admiration growing as they discussed it among themselves.
Those high-difficulty mini-dungeons could only be cleared by guild elite teams. Casual players like them could only look on with envy.
Just as everyone was admiring the guild elite teams' gear, Thornheart from the Assassin Alliance led a team over. Their gear was very uniform, with all 20 members wearing level 4 Bronze Level Outfits. Thornheart's two silver daggers at his waist were exceptionally shiny.
"No way, those are the Twins' Sting daggers that drop from the final boss of the level 4 Adversity-level Spectral Citadel." An Assassin player obsessed with daggers exclaimed.Immediately, the leaders and high-ranking members of other guilds turned to look.The style and color matched the official data exactly.
"The Assassin Alliance truly lives up to being a second-tier guild. Their strength is indeed formidable. Silently, they've cleared the Adversity-level Spectral Citadel. We had just managed to defeat the first Adversity-level boss, while they had already cleared it with ease." Crown of Paradise's vice-captain, Windborne Wanderer, remarked.
"So what if they've cleared the Adversity-level? We're all starting from the same point. The difficulty of raid dungeons can't be compared to mini-dungeons. Success relies more on commanding." Leo Ironblade furrowed his brows and scoffed disdainfully. He believed his skills were no worse than Thornheart's. If it weren't for being ambushed by that Kai Blackthorn and losing a level, his team might have already cleared the Adversity-level Spectral Citadel.
"Interesting." Lucas Will, the leader of ShadowForge Studios, listened to the other guilds' discussions and smiled slightly. He appeared to exhibit a sense of superiority towards everyone present, brimming with arrogance.
None of the guilds present were willing to back down. After all, the game had just begun, and no one knew what the future held. The Assassin Alliance only had a slight advantage due to their strong foundation, but securing the first clear of Shadowmoon Graveyard wasn't something that could be achieved by foundation alone.
This raid dungeon's first clear would reshuffle the power dynamics in Willowbrook Town. The individual or team that achieved the first clear would witness their prestige skyrocket in Willowbrook Town, enabling rapid progress and exerting a significant influence over new players.
Everyone checked the time. There were still over 20 minutes until Shadowmoon Graveyard opened, and they stood quietly by, waiting.
"Isabella, it's so lively here!" Judy clung to Isabella's arm, glancing around and giggling. Isabella nodded, looking around with a cold expression, like ice that hadn't melted in a thousand years. She wasn't paying attention to the guilds but seemed to be searching for someone.
As Isabella and her group stealthily made their way to the entrance of Shadowmoon Graveyard, the attention of everyone in the vicinity was immediately drawn towards them. This included not only the high-ranking members of different guilds but also other individuals present at the scene.
Second-tier guilds had the confidence to compete, but they had no delusions when it came to first-tier guilds. The gap between second-tier and first-tier guilds was too vast, not only in player numbers but also in player quality and financial backing.
Just Isabella standing there exerted immense pressure on the high-ranking members of many guilds. This pressure stemmed not only from the guild gap but also from individual skill differences. Anyone who played virtual games knew the name Ice Goddess, which praised not only Isabella's stunning beauty but also her terrifying strength.
"No wonder she's the Ice Goddess. Her gear is probably the best available at this stage." Thornheart admired Isabella's silver and red interwoven armor.
This Flameglow Outfit was from the level 5 high-level dungeon Inferno Caverns, which they hadn't yet cleared. Furthermore, the Flameglow Outfit was an exclusive Dark Iron Level gear that could only be obtained as a drop in Adversity-level challenges.
It was far superior to his gear, not to mention Isabella's Crimson Flame Spirit Blade, a level 5 Mithril Level two-handed sword, which outclassed his Dark Iron Level Twins' Sting.
Isabella's gear put immense pressure on the many experts present. Combined with Scarlet and Judy's Dark Iron Equipment, it seemed like they were here to dominate Shadowmoon Graveyard. How could anyone compete?
"Why isn't he here yet?" Isabella scanned the area but didn't see Eric, her face showing a hint of frostiness.
"Isabella, he probably knows he'd embarrass himself if he came, so he didn't dare show up. Should we call a few more people?" Scarlet suggested with a proud smile.
Isabella thought for a moment. The first clear of Shadowmoon Graveyard was crucial. If Eric didn't show up, it was wise to be prepared in advance.
Just as Isabella was about to contact her subordinates, Eric and his team hurriedly ran over.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting." Eric scratched his head, feeling quite embarrassed as he spoke.
Although he had rushed, the distance was too far, and he had encountered a level 5 ultra-rare elite on the way, which took some time.
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