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The 'Black Crown Guild' is a guild set up by a bunch of players to try and stand against the already famous 'Crimson Crown Guild'. At first the guild has gained fame as many of its players are strong and have helped its members grow.

However, after its previous guild leader was booted out by a player named 'Rembrandt', its previous prestige vanished. And now they have entered the 'Merging Worlds' with the same guild name and many tried to join. However people discovered that the guild is actually not as the humor says them to be.

With the corrupt way of management, the guild has fallen from its previous limelight.

As s.h.i.+n Jiao walks with the person in black cloak towards the group of men which seems to be the leaders of the 'Black Crown Guild' he noticed that they are already looking at him.

With disdain in their eyes and a mocking smirk on their faces, s.h.i.+n Jiao greeted them.

"h.e.l.lo! I was invited by your guy to be a part of your team, but I wanted to form cooperation instead of…" s.h.i.+n Jiao proposes.

But before he can continue a man raised one of his hands and stopped him.

"We don't want someone to cooperate with us, we are strong enough to finish this trial. Who are you that we would cooperate with you?" he said with a clear mocking tone.

"Hmm… I guess it would not work then… Thank you for the gesture in inviting me." s.h.i.+n Jiao said while politely bowing his head.

His goal was to propose in leading the cannon fodders. But it seems it would not work, so he decided to just drop the idea.

While walking away, another person suddenly called him back.

"Wait! What is your proposal?" that man asked.

"Well, it's simple actually… I want to lead the cannon fodders." s.h.i.+n Jiao suggested.

When the leaders of the guild heard his reply, they all guffaw.

"You want to lead the cannon fodders? Since you knew they were cannon fodders if you lead them, then they would die alongside you… you're as dumb as f*ck."

"Haha…"

s.h.i.+n Jiao shook his head and didn't bother with the rest. However, as he was about to walk away, an arrogant voice stops him.

"Do you think you can leave just like that? For being too arrogant and not knowing your place we will teach you a lesson… Hehe…" the man behind the leader of the guild commanded.

"I think you're dumb." s.h.i.+n Jiao said with a sneer.

The men who acted like guards around the guild leaders suddenly drew out their swords. But when they were about to attack, the man in the middle suddenly spoke. It was the leader of the guild, 'Rembrandt'.

"He's right, you're all dumb… Do you know that if you attack in this safe zone, you will be sent out?" the leader said with a smile while looking at s.h.i.+n Jiao.

"I admire intelligent and frank people… As for your suggestion I will not agree with it. Anyway, I see that you are confident to survive, so see you on the battlefield 's.h.i.+n'." 'Rembrandt' said with a grin.

s.h.i.+n Jiao went back to his position and felt a bit dismayed. He thought that it would be easier to gain more resources if he uses the 'Black Crown Guild' as he would not have any reservation if anything happens, but he was too naïve to think they would agree.

Hence he didn't have a choice but to once again work alone.

…

Not long later the second trial has begun and a large door opens up at the entrance of a building of the ruined elven city.

The building seems to be the palace of the old king. Its design is like that of a lush tree with many windows on it.

When s.h.i.+n Jiao saw the introduction of the text on his screen he felt a bit in awe.

They are actually in a dungeon, and this dungeon has ten floors. Those who are able to pa.s.s through the ten floors would be able to go to the next level. However, if there are less than or equal to 20 players that are left, then the third trial would not proceed and the rest of the players would immediately be able to enter the top 100 players and enter the final round.

As s.h.i.+n Jiao walks in he felt a faint trace of Qi and mana in the air. He was astonished that the walls of the cave are actually made of a rare material called spirit stones. If he is in the outside world, he would not hesitate to harvest all the spirit stones in the dungeon. But this is in-game and the stones would only be useful for strengthening the players and helping them regain their mana and Qi back.

But of course, s.h.i.+n Jiao had another use for such material and would not let this opportunity to harvest what he needed.

So while walking deeper into the dungeon he began to take a huge amount of spirit stone blocks. However, since his action is not that attractive the camera didn't show what he is doing plus, Central knew her master well, so she deliberately didn't show s.h.i.+n Jiao's weird action.

After gathering enough amounts of spirit stone blocks, s.h.i.+n Jiao didn't proceed deeper into the dungeon. Instead he began crafting firearms of different kinds.

From handguns, sub-machine guns, a.s.sault rifles, grenade launcher, and sniper rifles, he began making them all according to the blueprints in his mind.

Unlike the rest of the players who have already ventured deeper and began fighting against the denizens of the dungeon, s.h.i.+n Jiao is busy with his preparation. He also manufactured bullets of every kind for the firearms he created. With his unique ability unique crafting he was able to use the energy from the spirit stone blocks as a replacement for the propellant and sh.e.l.ls.

It didn't take long for s.h.i.+n Jiao to finish as he crafted an automated ammunition maker. So after finis.h.i.+ng the firearms he also had gained thousands of bullets for each type of rifle. This consumed almost all of his prepared materials but he didn't fret over it as now, he has the firepower to dominate this dungeon.

s.h.i.+n Jiao stored everything in his inventory and continue going in the dungeon.

It was to no surprise that the denizens of the dungeon could not fight against s.h.i.+n Jiao as with the use of firearms he could easily defeat them.

And not long later, he reaches the 10th floor and was teleported to the final stage.

This time in his sight, he can see many ethnicities in the platform.

After he appears others also followed and he can recognize a few of them. It seems that the 'Valkyrie Guild' was not lucky enough and only 4 of them are left. Two of them he recognized their leader 'Fiona' and the beautiful 'White Reaper'. He also saw the 'Crimson Crown Guild' which had only 6 players left. He recognizes 4 of them, 'Red Blade', 'May', 'Angel', and 'GraySword'.

"It seems that the 'Black Crown Guild was wiped out'…" s.h.i.+n Jiao muttered but as soon as he said that a flash of light appears and a single man wearing black cloak appear.

His appearance is a bit disheveled as if he was in a sorry state. s.h.i.+n Jiao immediately recognized the man as the haughty leader of the 'Black Crown Guild', 'Rembrandt'.

s.h.i.+n Jiao's attention didn't linger with him as he looks around the platform. Then suddenly he saw some players wearing a cultivator's robe and armor. Upon seeing them, he immediately walks towards their location.

He cups his hand and greeted them in Chinese.

"h.e.l.lo, you guys are from the Asian server right?" he asked.

The beautiful girl standing among the players look at s.h.i.+n Jiao and notice his face. Although he is wearing a western type suit and armor, his face is Chinese so she smiles and nods her head along with the rest.

"Yeah, the Asian server is too diverse, but we are what left in the central part of the server." One of the men who had a favorable impression of s.h.i.+n Jiao replied.

Well this contest is the best of the best players, so s.h.i.+n Jiao could see that it was really a tough contest.

They talked for a while when suddenly a platform rose in the northern part of the area.

On that platform there stood five people wearing modern combat gear. They look like soldiers from the future along with the gun holstered on their side.

"I hope I get my hands on a handgun. That would be really handy."

"What would you use a handgun for? Do you think you can kill dragons with it?"

"Wow, are they going to give us new weapons?"

As the players began to clamor in the discussion, one of the men on the stage walks forward. And in a loud booming voice he introduces himself as a coronel and had summoned the people around him to help them fend off a threat to his country.

And as a present to the heroes, the man announced to give them their supplies needed for the battle.

When the people heard this they knew that the final quest is going to start soon.

Then suddenly from their views a notification appears.

s.h.i.+n Jiao opens his inventory and saw the Armor of the Crows. The armor of the crows is actually a modern type black bodysuit. It can be worn inside one's clothes. Then there were the 50 mana gemstones and the 20 high tier potions.

However, he noticed that he received an additional item… it's actually a blue helmet.

"This is neat…" s.h.i.+n Jiao muttered.