CHAPTER 190: CHAPTER 171: ENTERING TIANMU TEMPLE: THE GAME BEGINS.

As everyone knows, due to different national cultural backgrounds, when we play games, we tend to form factions, leading to massive group battles that can involve hundreds or even thousands of people.

However, in the He Clan, they prefer to gather like-minded people to form clubs or organizations.

These clubs or organizations might start with only a few dozen or hundreds of members, but they use these small numbers as their base to compete against and confront other similar clubs or organizations.

The defeated will be absorbed into the victorious club.

They often grow their influence through such methods.

In the He Clan, the survival of the fittest and the jungle rule of the strong preying on the weak are vividly exhibited.

With their model, during the early stages of the game, a flourishing scene of competition among numerous factions occurs.

Currently, in the He Clan, the Zhenwu Society established by Hojo Takeshi and the Orochi Society founded by Yamada Miki are at the forefront.

The two sides are constantly at odds, vying to be recognized as the number one club in the He Clan, with frequent conflicts erupting.

Wherever they are present, other clubs and organizations become mere spectators.

Of course, no one knows if there are any ulterior motives at play behind the scenes.

Upon learning that the Divine Attendant at Tianmu Temple is about to respawn, discussions emerged on the He Clan’s gaming forum about who will receive this time’s Divine Servant Bloodline.

Based on the support ratios, the backing for the Zhenwu Society and the Orochi Society is nearly equally matched.

Tianmu Temple is located in a cherry blossom grove in the northern part of Sapporo City.

In stark contrast to the beautiful cherry blossoms, Tianmu Temple appears dilapidated from the outside.

Yellowing, crumbling walls, ubiquitous spider webs, and eerie temple architecture starkly clash with the blossoming cherry trees around.

Yet, this desolate and barren temple is regarded as the ’Holy Land’ by He Clan players.

Legend has it that Tianmu Temple is a shrine to Amaterasu.

After Amaterasu ascended to the Divine Realm, Tianmu Temple was left behind.

Due to a Sealing Barrier set by Amaterasu, people have been unable to enter.

This has led to subsequent generations being unable to maintain and preserve the structures within.

Over time, Tianmu Temple has transformed into what it is today.

The Divine Attendant supposedly left as a ’gift’ for the He Clan citizens by Amaterasu will appear with the advent of the chosen ones (game launch).

After nearly a millennium of desolation, Tianmu Temple can be accessed through the Teleportation Array: to besiege the Divine Attendant, capture the Bloodline Power to enhance oneself, and strive for the Supreme God position.

In the He Clan, there are three supreme deities:

Amaterasu, representing the sun;

Orochi God, representing chaos;

and Yellow Springs God, embodying reincarnation, who is also the most low-profile.

Everyone can become a god upon reaching level 85 after overcoming the Celestial Tribulation, but these three deities represent the He Clan people’s ultimate faith.

Among them:

Hojo Takeshi represents Amaterasu.

Yamada Miki represents Orochi God.

As for the representative of Yellow Springs God, Mari Kyoko, she’s a figure so low-profile that many subconsciously overlook her.

However, when asked who is most likely to inherit the position of Yellow Springs God, almost every member of the He Clan would think of her.

As the time approaches, the Teleportation Array outside Tianmu Temple suddenly lights up.

The players waiting around the Teleportation Array couldn’t wait to enter.

The other side of the Teleportation Array feels like being in space, surrounded by a massive protective shield.

Beyond the shield lies an endless void.

In this vast space, twice the size of a football field, players quickly gather in crowds.

However, the two clubs stand distinctly apart, and no matter how crowded it is around, no one approaches them.

These are Hojo Takeshi’s Zhenwu Society and Yamada Miki’s Orochi Society.

Besides them, many other clubs are present.

For them, securing the first kill to obtain the Divine Servant Bloodline is naturally desirable.

Even if they don’t get it, they won’t mind.

As long as they inflict any damage on the Divine Attendant, they can receive some damage rewards in Sapporo City after it’s killed.

As for stealing the first kill?

Unless Hojo Takeshi or Yamada Miki gets unexpectedly killed by the Divine Attendant.

Otherwise, with both of them present, there’s no chance for others.

The first kill of the Divine Attendant does not belong to the player who delivers the killing blow, but to the player who inflicts the most damage.

Hojo Takeshi, known as the He Clan’s number one忍者, undoubtedly possesses immense strength.

While Yamada Miki, the He Clan’s top Talisman Master (Mage), also deals explosive damage.

To determine which of the two will take the first kill, before the results come out, no one can predict who will win.

The entrance to Tianmu Temple via the Teleportation Array will close after the Divine Attendant respawns.

When the Teleportation Array closes, no one outside can enter again.

This means if someone dies inside for whatever reason, they will be teleported out and exit the battle for the Divine Attendant.

According to a mutual agreement among the He Clan people, one must activate peace mode and no internal conflict is allowed while fighting the Divine Attendant.

Securing the first kill is based purely on one’s abilities.

If anyone breaks the rules, they’ll become the target of scorn and will be the first to be collectively expelled from the map by all players.

Just a minute before the Divine Attendant is about to respawn, a commotion arises at the entrance of the Teleportation Array, creating chaos.

"Why are there players from Hua Country here?"

"What’s going on, who brought them in?"

"Really, how are they even here? This is too unbelievable."

"I feel like I’ve seen that person in the lead somewhere before."

Hearing the noise, Hojo Takeshi glanced at Yamada Miki who was looking back, and a cold smile flickered across his lips.

The profession Yamada Miki chose is a rather traditional profession on the He Clan side: Talisman Master.

It’s also the most orthodox profession among the descendants of Orochi.

Yamada Miki, who looks to be in his thirties, asks upon noticing the commotion behind him:

"What’s happening over there? Why is it so loud?"

At this moment, one of Yamada Miki’s aides quickly comes and whispers something to him.

After hearing his aide, Yamada Miki’s face is filled with shock and disbelief:

"Are you sure?"

His aide confidently replies:

"I’m sure!"

For some reason, after hearing his aide, Yamada Miki doesn’t even look at the already refreshed Gray Wolf Divine Attendant and directly leads his people towards that area,

"Everyone, follow me."

His aide is taken aback,

"Yamada-kun, are you giving up on the Divine Servant Bloodline just like this?"

Yamada Miki glances at Hojo Takeshi, who is smugly smiling, and turns to leave,

"Let’s first check out what’s going on."

The aide looks at the colossal Gray Wolf Divine Attendant, sighing in his heart.

Hojo Takeshi suddenly instructs Muki Yu beside him:

"The game has begun, go and prepare."

"Hi!"

...

As Lin Yi and his group follow a few players into the Teleportation Array, they are met with a sea of players.

No one initially notices Lin Yi and his group upon their arrival.

But someone suddenly exclaimed:

"Chinese? You’re Chinese!"

The previously noisy surroundings suddenly become quiet.

Everyone turns to look, and when they see that Lin Yi and the others are indeed from Hua Country, the room erupts in surprise.

Noticing those incredulous looks, Tian Ci can’t help but swallow and say:

"Are we going to be instantly killed by these people?"

At this moment, someone shouts:

"Make way, make way."

Yamada Miki leads his group ferociously towards them.

Silent and stable as a mountain stand solemnly in front of Lin Yi, suddenly, a sudden change occurs.

An exclamation is heard:

"Who is summoning demons here? Baka!!"

At this time, Lin Yi opens the Commander-in-Chief’s skill interface and clicks:

[Activate the Elf Race Gate].

As chaos ensues, the appearance of a Teleportation Gate leaves the He Clan players in disbelief.

Lin Yi then says:

"Get ready."

.........

Today’s update is complete.