Xuanming Sky.

September 9th.

Dingzhou.

"The Outer Heaven Demons have invaded, and we, the Jiuzhou Alliance, uphold the heavenly mandate, standing in irreconcilable opposition to the Evil Demon players!"

"Today, September 9th, is the time for the whole world to come together for a righteous cause!"

The White Tiger Ancestor began the ceremony to consecrate the flag, his voice resonating throughout the venue, and below was a densely packed army: "On September 9th, the Jiuzhou Alliance will launch a synchronized assault from the Daqian Nine Provinces to crusade against the Evil Demons!"

"Crusade against the Evil Demons!"

"Crusade against the Evil Demons!"

Many Martial Artists and the great army echoed in unison from below.

It must be said, without any scruples and for the sake of experience points, recklessly expanding one's fame and grinding for achievement points, players have become like a plague of locusts to this world.

Even the few kindhearted players could hardly reverse the overall situation.

In just a few short years, the reputation of the players had been utterly ruined.

At this time, with the White Tiger Sect issuing a call to arms in Dingzhou, supporters gathered like clouds.

"The army departs, with its spearhead aimed at the two counties of Cangyuan and Qin Mountain!"

The White Tiger Ancestor waved his long sword and issued the command loudly.

Almost simultaneously.

Ancient State.

Heavenly Gate Sect.

Three hundred thousand troops set out in a mighty expedition, led by the First Grade Martial Artist and the Sword God Elder, with their target set directly on the newbie village in Ancient State.

Yuanzhou.

"Players are utterly wicked and deserve to be killed!"

The Wanliu Sect Master roared loudly, declaring an advance to encircle and suppress the newbie village in Yuanzhou.

...

In an instant, the whole Daqian Nine Provinces seemed to have agreed beforehand, as the nine sects jointly issued the "Edict to Crusade Against the Evil Demons", announcing the mobilization of troops to wage war on the players.

On the official website's forum, there was also an uproar:

[Cat Pawwa: Wowser! Those natives have banded together to sweep through our ten newbie villages, be careful not to get cornered and slaughtered at the springs...]

[A Lifetime in a Straw Raincoat Amid the Smoke: The natives are so smart. If only we had a few more years, by then we'd average third or fourth grade, and it wouldn't be them besieging us, but us sieging them!]

[I'm Just a Young Man With White Hair: This is a real world, the natives aren't NPCs, they won't rigidly wait for destruction, I've long anticipated this day, just didn't expect it to come so soon!]

[A Veteran Shrimp: What to do, what to do? The natives seem serious, nine top-tier sects have jointly issued an edict, besieging us, the size of the army in each province is at least several hundred thousand!]

[A Single Little White: I've already died and respawned in the city, everyone take care of yourselves!]

...

Cangyuan County City.

Jiang Shang logged in hurriedly, calling an emergency meeting: "There's no need to discuss anymore, the city isn't of much significance to us, our players' Achilles' heel has always been the newbie valley and the respawn points!"

"I've already contacted Xie Biqi over the phone, when necessary, we'll both abandon our respective county cities, falling back to defend the newbie valley!"

This was an inevitable decision.

The Resurrection Square and Er Ha in the newbie valley were the lifelines of the players, and there could be no failure.

"Even so, we still need to defend the county city."

Jiang Shang looked around: "Chen Tianxin, you take ten thousand support troops, hold the county city at all costs."

"Understood!"

Qin Mountain County.

Xie Biqi made the same decision, "No matter what... the Newbie Valley must not fall!"

As she stood atop the city walls, gazing into the distant horizon, a giant Demon Beast eagle descended from the sky, and a person disembarked from it, her bosom friend.

Lin Chenxi said with a bitter smile, "I've already scouted the White Tiger Sect's marching routes. Although they've split their forces, with two detatchments attacking Cangyuan County and Qin Mountain County respectively, not a single one of the White Tiger Elites or the main force is missing, they're heading straight for Three Elements City."

Three Elements City was just a remote small city located on the border between the two counties, which ordinarily would be of little value.

But Xie Biqi knew that it was the Achilles' heel for the players, at least for the Dingzhou players!

"White Tiger Sect, White Tiger Ancestor, does he really think he can take down Newbie Valley?"

Xie Biqi's expression was icy, "And... is he not afraid of the return of the East Sea Swordsman?"

"Ever since the East Sea Swordsman released his inheritance, he has vanished without a trace, and he probably won't appear easily. Moreover, the White Tiger Sect doesn't seem to have plans to attack Immortal Ridge..."

Lin Chenxi's face was serious, "Of course... I suspect that something has emboldened the White Tiger Ancestor, perhaps... the formation of the Jiuzhou Alliance, or maybe... they've found some powerful external support?"

"This battle will be tough, but we must fight!"

Xie Biqi spoke coldly, "Our various actions in this world are more akin to colonization, in reality, it's only natural for the natives of the Jiuzhou Alliance to attack us, but for the sake of our Sect Master nation's interests, we cannot give up! In the great era of colonization, there is only interest, no right or wrong!"

To discuss righteousness and morality between nations is a foolish act.

"Pass on my order, leave some mixed troops to guard Qin Mountain County, everyone else, assemble at Three Elements City!"

...

A hundred miles outside Three Elements City.

The mighty army marched in a winding path.

The enormous White Tiger flags fluttered in the wind.

Inside a large command vehicle, the White Tiger Ancestor studied the map, "The player Newbie Valley is closest to Three Elements City, hence this battle has two points, first, my White Tiger Sect's army will fiercely attack Three Elements City to secure a foothold! Second, our sect's elite experts will join forces to launch a surprise attack on Newbie Valley!"

The Newbie Valley was located deep in the mountains, and in this era, it would be suicidal for tens of thousands of soldiers to enter the dense forest due just to logistical supply issues alone.

Only the nearby Three Elements City, with its official roads, granaries, and fortifications... could accommodate the army's encampment.

"Good, White Tiger Ancestor, you are indeed shrewd."

Amid light laughter, Young Master Tianji's silhouette emerged slowly.

"Greetings, Alliance Hierarch!"

The White Tiger Ancestor bowed with hands clasped, for the movements of Young Master Tianji were always top secret within the Jiuzhou Alliance.

He hadn't expected him to come here.

This meant that in the Jiuzhou's campaign, his White Tiger Sect would be the absolute main force!

"As the saying goes, injuring the enemy's ten fingers is not as good as breaking one... We've confirmed the location of only ten newbie villages, with no more... Each one is a Resurrection Point, and this one in Dingzhou, being the first to appear, must hold some mysteries!"

Young Master Tianji spoke confidently, "This time, I've not only come personally but also brought with me the leader of the Supreme Heavenly Dao Sect, a contemporary First Grade Taoist, we must break through Newbie Valley, destroy its Resurrection Point... The battle for Three Elements City is up to you, White Tiger Sect Master, and White Tiger Ancestor, you will also join me in the surprise attack on Newbie Valley."

"Of course."

The White Tiger Ancestor said seriously, "At Young Master's command!"

"Excellent, this time in attacking Newbie Valley, there are two major objectives, first is the Resurrection Point, preferably destroy it, if not, it must be heavily damaged. Second, is to kill the beast with a dog's head and human body, known as Er Ha!"

Young Master Tianji's voice was solemn, "Resurrection Points are crucial for player's revival, and each village's professional mentor is the key to the players' leveling up, as long as that Demon Beast is killed, the players will not be able to receive the blessings of the game god to directly boost their cultivation!"

"Is there such a hidden secret?"

The White Tiger Ancestor exclaimed, then understood, Young Master Tianji's mastery of this information meant he must have placed internal spies among the players.

Or rather, some players had sold every bit of Newbie Valley intelligence!

After all, within a hundred thousand players, a few Er Ha or purely malicious ones appearing was quite normal!

"That's not all, I've even learned a massive secret."

Young Master Tianji said with a smile, "The Outer Heaven Demons possess immortal bodies, but if we can reach the evil demons' stronghold and there kill the Heavenly Demon itself, these Outer Heaven Demons will lose their ability to resurrect!"

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