CHAPTER 134: CHAPTER 134: PANIC RETURNS

"Alright, keep a close watch on the situation of the burrow. The grass huts have been built at the frontline, allowing soldiers to take turns sheltering from the rain!"

"I’ll be over there later!"

Zong Shen replied, and then the Communication Crystal resumed its silent state!

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier.

It was as though all the long-pent-up rainwater was being poured down.

Fortunately, Zong Shen had the foresight to leave several grass huts at the frontline positions.

At least they could provide soldiers with a place to rest and shelter from the rain in turns.

With the onset of the Official Period and the rule adjustments, getting rained on could potentially lead to sickness.

Zong Shen opened the [Channel].

The [World Channel] was already in complete chaos.

The Lords living on the icebergs of the Vigia Kingdom were hit by a sudden blizzard.

The eastern coastal players of the Nord Kingdom and the Avalon Kingdom encountered raging sea winds.

The kingdoms in the south became unbearably hot, with temperatures suddenly rising.

The Kujite Empire in the western mountains was hit by heavy rain, and some mountain areas experienced flash floods within a short period.

Different climatic phenomena began to appear in other places as well.

There are noticeable differences based on geographic location.

Some places, like where Zong Shen was, are deluged with heavy rain, while others experienced tornadoes and hail.

In contrast, there were places where the sun was shining brightly.

The entire Lord Continent was truly vast, exemplifying the range from the far south to the far north.

Previously, under the oppression of the newbie rules, it had always been a state of favorable weather.

Now, with the emergence of Official Period rules, various climates have been restored!

So, in an instant, the [World Channel] turned into a chaotic mess!

The same was true for the [Regional Channel].

A sudden downpour and rule adjustments flushed out countless lurking Lords.

"Deng Fucheng1992312: Damn, it’s raining so hard, I’m out here exploring with soldiers!"

"Hua Zengbin1993410: Did everyone see the rule adjustments just now? Future survival and exploration risks will greatly increase. They’re determined to make our lives harder!"

"Mike McCoy1982417: Oh my God! The heavy rain is preventing me from sending out farmers for gathering!"

"Moriyama Aino1998710: Damn it! The drop rates for Recruitment Scrolls and other items have drastically decreased. I should have hunted more wild beasts last night!"

"Shang Yaying1993118: That’s not the main issue! The Courtyard has lost its newbie status protection. In the rain, I just saw several staggering figures approaching! Ah! They’re already here...!"

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The information on the [Regional Channel] refreshed quickly, and each Lord seemed very panicked in the face of such sudden changes.

Many people were entirely unprepared or unaware.

Having gotten used to the newbie stage’s pace, they thought it would always be like this in the future.

Little did they know that the newbie stage was actually a privilege and welfare for the Lords.

While everyone thought the nightmare was so far, they suddenly woke up, realizing how merciful and blissful the newbie stage had been.

The previous newbie stage was more virtual-oriented, while the current Official Period is more reality-oriented.

The difficulty of development for Lords has greatly increased.

In the future, killing wild beasts and monsters won’t be automatically broken down. Additional manpower and time will be needed for dissection, and this is just one aspect.

Just then, in the [Private Chat] friend list, there were also flashing messages.

Zong Shen clicked open to see.

It was a message from Jiang Yi.

"Sect Lord, did you see the changes in the rules?"

"With the Official Period, survival and development difficulty has greatly increased, and the Lord’s Courtyard is no longer a completely safe place."

Their territories were very close, and Zong Shen had dozens of soldiers.

Although Jiang Yi only got a small share in the previous Lake Heart Island exploration rewards, it still played a significant role in her strength development.

Those Enhancement Pearls and Recruitment Scrolls were quickly used up by her.

Various pieces of equipment were also upgraded, with the remaining ones listed on the market for sale.

The most important point is that although Zong Shen was very particular about dividing the spoils, he was still very trustworthy.

He didn’t resort to brute force or murder for treasure, even though he had strong power.

This is the crucial factor.

Jiang Yi is a very intelligent person.

With a powerful neighboring Lord rising, cooperation is undoubtedly more reliable than conflict.

When Zong Shen has meat, at least she could have a sip of soup.

It’s much better than having neighbors who hoard weapons without storing food and plunder others’ granaries.

If Zong Shen had been malicious, Jiang Yi living nearby might not even have seen any benefits. Her territory might have been wiped out.

Zong Shen glanced at the message she sent and gave a simple reply.

"With your troop strength, the defense in the first three days should be fine, but gathering might be troublesome."

"The following three to four days might be tough, stock up on combat supplies."

"Take care of yourself. If things get too hard, escape to my territory."

Zong Shen didn’t make any promises.

It’s better to live by the rules in such a world.

Jiang Yi’s strength, at least among the Lords, is above average, and she should be able to handle this level of challenge.

After replying, Zong Shen closed the [Private Chat Friends] and opened the [Friends Channel].

"Ah Ze, how are things on your end?"

"It’s pouring down here, and it’s almost impossible to move."

Minutes after sending the message, there was no reply.

However, Zong Ze’s icon beside the channel still showed a green health status, suggesting he was likely occupied with other matters.

Under such great changes, everyone was anxious, just like when they first landed, filled with unknown fears about everything.

Even Zong Shen felt a slight unease in his heart.

He walked out of the Lord’s Small Tower, where the rain curtain outside severely affected his vision.

Raindrops landed on the Horned Helmet and slid down its edges.

Braving the rain, he walked to the edge of the Courtyard, reaching out to pick up two Assassins, drenched like drowned rats.

They were tightly bound with Hemp Rope, having been rained on for a good ten minutes, now trembling and shaking like sifting chaff.

Zong Shen easily lifted them into the Small Tower. With his formidable 38 points of Strength, lifting two people was no challenge.

He casually tossed them at the entrance.

Zong Shen brought over a chair.

He began checking the basic attribute statuses of the two.

[Dying Poisonous Snake Blade: Caitlyn]

[Talent: Excellent]

[Level: lv10]

[Attributes: (Click to expand)]

[Hunger Level: 57]

[Loyalty: 53]

[Occupies 2 Command Value]

(A soldier who suffered under the Lord’s maltreatment, harboring dissatisfaction, her Loyalty wavered between Neutral and Submissive, easily recruitable)

[Dying Shadow Assassin: Adir]

[Talent: Excellent]

[Level: lv10]

[Attributes: (Click to expand)]

[Hunger Level: 62]

[Loyalty: 59]

[Occupies 2 Command Value]

(A soldier oppressed by the Lord, with low Loyalty, easily recruitable)