Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

Chapter 1560 Competition of Wealth

Take a look at the Four Towers of Elements? Aqua Rose gave Shi Feng a confused look.

Although Heavens Burial had just placed a bounty on Zero Wing and wouldnt be able to affect the Guilds development for some time, the consequences would be incredibly severe if they didnt prepare properly. In the best case scenario, the enemy would only weaken the Guild slightly. In the worst case scenario, the Guild would crumble.

Players main goal in joining a Guild was to level quickly and obtain better equipment. Nobody wanted to become prey, spending all of their time avoiding other players.

However, Aqua Rose had no choice but to follow Shi Fengs orders and trail behind him towards the Four Towers of Elements.

Meanwhile, Star-Moon Kingdoms official forums were in an uproar.

Sure enough, Heavens Burial really took action! What a generous bounty! Heavens Burial is actually paying 20 Silver for each normal member! I dont even earn that much in a single day!

I know, right? Although it wont be easy to kill Zero Wings core members, its a different story for the Guilds normal and elite members. If I can take advantage of this opportunity, I might earn enough money to get myself a Mount.

Forming a hunting party! Whoevers interested in making some money, contact me quickly!

It seems that Heavens Burial is serious this time. I wonder which Guild will rule over Star-Moon Kingdom in the end?

It is definitely going to be Heavens Burial. Didnt you see Heavens Burials background? Now that it has a treasured land like Ancient Rock City, it wont have any lack of funds.

As expected of the Guild that took down an Orc city. Zero Wing is doomed. Even if Heavens Burial does not directly attack, it can easily whittle Zero Wing down until it crumbles.

Everyone engaged in heated discussions about the bounty Heavens Burial placed on Zero Wings head. The bounty tempted many powerful players. Meanwhile, the kingdoms Dark Players immediately set their sights on Zero Wing. Not only could they secure better equipment by killing Zero Wings members, but theyd also earn a significant income by doing so.

Moreover, with so many players targeting Zero Wings members, the Guild couldnt direct its anger at a specific group. Hence, they could kill Zero Wings members without worry.

Meanwhile, in the Star Alliances Guild Residence in White River City

Heavens Burial has sure moved quickly, Guild Leader. I wonder how Zero Wing will respond to this. With Ancient Rock Citys income, Heavens Burial can definitely overwhelm Zero Wing in a battle of attrition, Purple Eye said as she read the latest report she had received.

The method Heavens Burial employed was one of the most troublesome tactics the various large Guilds had to deal with. It was also the method that the various large Guilds avoided using.

Using such a method would require a massive expenditure. Regardless of whether one won or lost the war, theyd still incur massive losses.

However, Heavens Burial did not have to worry about such a problem now.

Once Ancient Rock City opened to the public, Heavens Burial would rake in an astronomical number of Coins each day. It wouldnt worry about not outlasting Zero Wing.

Thats right. Had Zero Wing agreed to the Secret Pavilions acquisition, it wouldve likely avoided such a perilous situation, Galaxy Past said, lamenting.

Since the Star Alliance was now one of the Secret Pavilions subordinate Guilds, as the Guild Leader, Galaxy Past had learned many of the Secret Pavilions internal dealings.

The Secret Pavilions offer to Zero Wing even tempted Galaxy Past, yet Zero Wing had rejected the offer without hesitation

Had Zero Wing accepted the Secret Pavilions offer, Heavens Burial wouldnt have dared to pull such a stunt. With the Pavilions support, Heavens Burial would likely burn out long before Zero Wing.

Meanwhile, When Singular burial read the message he had just received in Ancient Rock City, he sneered.

Daybreak did a magnificent job. I cant wait to see how Zero Wing intends to survive in Star-Moon Kingdom. Singular Burial was delighted as he read the report Daybreak Fog had sent him.

When Zero Wing had declared that Stone Forest Town would no longer allow entry to merchant players and adventurer teams that visited Red Iron Town, it had caused Heavens Burial tremendous losses. Now, he would ensure that Zero Wing would experience the same feeling.

Guild Leader Singular, you are ruthless. Zero Wing will definitely lose its position as Star-Moon Kingdoms number one Guild. In the end, it might be forced to leave Star-Moon Kingdom entirely, Lei Jingyang said, laughing.

Zero Wing only has itself to blame for making an enemy of Heavens Burial! Singular Burial growled. It wont be long before I can eliminate Zero Wing from Star-Moon Kingdom entirely!

Although it was very costly to place a bounty on every player in Zero Wing, it would be devastating to the Guild.

If Zero Wings members had to deal with constant ambushes out in the fields, it would only be a matter of time before they withdrew from the Guild. After all, repeated deaths would impede their progress in Gods Domain. Similarly, no one would be willing to join the Guild in fear of becoming a target. Not only would Zero Wings development stagnate, but it would also have to spend a significant amount of its funding to compensate its Guild members losses.

With a constant drain on Zero Wings numbers and funds, Zero Wing would either crumble or be forced out of Star-Moon Kingdom even if heavens Burial didnt take any direct action.

While the various large Guilds wondered about how Zero Wing intended to pull itself out of this mess, Shi Feng arrived before one of the Four Towers of Elements.

The Four Towers of Elements occupied the citys four corners. Each tower was 100 meters tall, looming like giants as they protected Zero Wing City.

Guild Leader, a report just came in. Players have begun to ambush many of our members. Based on our initial estimates, weve already suffered over 4,000 casualties Aqua Rose frowned as she looked at the report a subordinate had sent.

The Guild would have to play a lot of Coins as compensation with so many casualties. If this situation continued for a long time, not even the profits they earned from the Candlelight Trading Firm would be enough to compensate the Guild members.

Moreover, this was still not the most crucial issue.

The Guilds prestige was their bigger concern.

There sure are a lot of players prioritizing money over their own lives. Even Shi Feng was a little astonished.

Zero Wings recruitment standards were very high. Unless there was an overwhelming difference between the two sides combat power, players would have a very difficult time killing Zero Wing members and would doubtlessly sustain serious damage. And yet after such a short time since Heavens Burial announced its bounty, Zero Wing had lost over 4,000 lives. This situation somewhat exceeded Shi Fengs expectations.

Guild Leader, what should we do? Aqua Rose asked.

Since Heavens Burial wants to play, then well play, Shi Feng said, chuckling. First, have our Guild members move in teams from now on. Anyone who refuses will not receive any compensation should they die. Also, announce to the public that anyone who dares to kill Zero Wings members will be permanently blacklisted and barred from all of Zero Wings towns and cities. In addition, place a bounty on every player in Heavens Burial. Not only will this bounty be effective in Star-Moon Kingdom, but it will also be effective in the Orc Empire!

When the two women heard Shi Fengs decision, Aqua Rose and Youlan fell silent.

Shi Feng basically wanted to compete with Heavens Burial with wealth

Not only would their Guild suffer tremendous losses by doing so, but if they handled this badly, they could even self-destruct.

Guild Leader, with our Guilds current funds, Im afraid that Aqua Rose could not help but try to dissuade Shi Feng.

To construct Zero Wing City, develop the Branch Guild in the Black Dragon Empire, and supply their Guild members with Mounts, they spent a massive amount of money each day. Adding yet another significant expenditure would only hamper the Guilds development.

Dont worry about our funds. You can only reap the benefits once youve paid the price. In three hours, well open Zero Wing City to the public. Go and make the announcement, Shi Feng ordered with a shrug. He then walked towards the tower before him.

This Aqua Rose felt a headache brew when she heard Shi Fengs commands.

Zero Wing City still lacked much of its infrastructure. To put it simply, the city had very little to attract players right now. Moreover, inviting players into the city now would complicate construction in Zero Wing City. As far as she was concerned, opening the city to the public now wasnt wise.

Unfortunately, since Shi Feng had made his decision, she had no choice but to follow his orders.

Immediately, Aqua Rose made the necessary arrangements and posted Shi Fengs declaration on the official forums in Zero Wings name.