Chapter 2098 - 2091: Don’t Let Anyone Get Away
"A bunch of idiots, claiming to be Ultimate Life Forms, yet lacking even a bit of critical thinking," Zhang Menglong watched them argue until their faces turned red, knowing they hadn’t discerned his true motive at all.
Indeed, they do have many underlings, and they surely possess a certain charisma to rally support. Gathering billions in Supreme Crystals in a short time is indeed easy for them.
But nothing in the world comes for free. To acquire such funds, they must have made some promises.
Perhaps they offered some races protection and support during the Myriad Tribes Bazaar, while others were promised various benefits and profits.
Yet, the deficit of several billion Supreme Crystals is something they must bear themselves. By then, will they have extra Supreme Crystals to pay the promised rewards to those smaller races? Zhang Menglong was eagerly awaiting this moment.
At 27.6 billion Supreme Crystals, the bidding came to a standstill. Zhang Menglong realized they must have figured out his little trick and wouldn’t easily offer a new bid unless they knew his true background.
Of course, bidding costs Zhang Menglong quite a few Supreme Crystals every time, but for other races, placing a bid is like tearing off a piece of flesh, whereas for him, it’s almost unnoticeable, nearly painless.
"Look, they’re terrified!" Zhang Menglong commented cheekily to Dominic and Ozer beside him.
Dominic and Ozer could never have guessed that Zhang Menglong’s first representation of humans at this Myriad Tribes Bazaar would put humans in the spotlight.
Yet amidst concerns for humanity’s future, surging within their hearts was a greater sense of pride!
Being able to point fingers and curse at other races, kill whoever they didn’t like, suffocating them with pressure — few Super Races in history have accomplished this.
Now, humans have achieved it!
"Wait a moment!" The two suddenly had a realization, "Menglong brother, they can spread the word to their own races, gather funds, and there’s a chance they might attack our Great City of Aiville while we’re away!"
Upon this thought, panic surged in them. The reason the three of them could still sit here was due to the massive amount of Ancient Relics Zhang Menglong had.
But what about the Great City of Aiville?
...
Gathering area of Super Races.
"How’s it going? Have they been sent?" The adventurer of the Divine Primordial Civilization had a steely face, liaising through a communication device.
A moment later, he revealed a meaningful smile.
Nearby, adventurers from other Super Races exchanged similar glances.
"Seems like our thoughts are perfectly aligned!"
"Hahaha! I knew you would do the same thing!"
"Humanity’s assets are all here now. Their Giant City must be defensively weak — a perfect opportunity!"
"Indeed, once they return, they’ll find themselves utterly defeated."
"If any distress messages reach here, they’ll have to rush back, and the rest of the auction won’t concern them anymore."
"Hahaha, you really think far ahead. I only thought about making humanity disappear, not this distractive ploy!"
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While Dominic was contemplating this, those Super Races were already acting!
As Zhang Menglong commanded Thunder and Lightning in the auction room, the Magic Cave Civilization had already discovered detailed information about the human race, and the location of the Great City of Aiville was laid bare.
At this moment, adventurer squads from several races were swiftly approaching the Great City of Aiville!
"Relax, no need to panic, the Great City of Aiville won’t be harmed!" Zhang Menglong remained exceedingly calm.
Before coming to this bazaar, Zhang Menglong had already anticipated this scenario. He had no intention of having his home ransacked while showing off outside.
Suddenly, a siren sounded in Yan Huang City, human territory, where Ying Zheng put down chopsticks at a hot pot restaurant. "Exactly as Menglong predicted. Someone’s targeting humanity!"
Before leaving, Zhang Menglong entrusted Ying Zheng with several items, including one called "Bloodline Boundary" which had no attack or defense capabilities; its primary function was alerting.
Within its coverage area, if Life Forms from other races invaded, it would trigger an alarm. The alert effects vary based on the number of intruders.
According to the current alarm, at least tens of thousands have infiltrated human territory simultaneously!
Such a scale, certainly not an accident of adventurers from other races entering human regions — it’s downright organized, disciplined, and premeditated action!
"Assemble!"
At Ying Zheng’s command, all original members of Yan Huang City appeared neatly at the restaurant’s entrance. "Move out!"
As soon as Ying Zheng’s voice fell, everyone tore open a Teleportation Scroll, and instantly appeared on the Great City of Aiville’s walls.
By now, the City Lord of the Great City of Aiville had already anticipated this and waited on the walls.
"Mr. Ying Zheng, you’ve hurriedly come to the Great City of Aiville. Is there something urgent?"
"City Lord," Ying Zheng bowed slightly, "We received intel of an impending invasion. The target is likely our human Main City, and we’re here to assist in defending it."
"An invasion?"
Anyone else saying this might not be believed by the City Lord, but Ying Zheng is the Yan Huang City’s lord, with ties to Zhang Menglong, lending significant weight to his words.
"What would you like me to cooperate with?" the City Lord asked.
"Summon all adventurers outside back home, use Teleportation Scrolls where possible, and Yan Huang City will reimburse," Ying Zheng said, "Outside is extremely dangerous now, any human could be killed by them."
"Secondly, activate all defensive measures of the Great City of Aiville; do not let the enemy breach the interior."
"Leave the rest to us!"
"Alright!" Knowing Zhang Menglong must have gleaned vital intel, the City Lord didn’t probe further and immediately used his authority to notify each adventurer. If they couldn’t return, they should find a safe spot to hide and conceal their presence.
The protective enchantments of the Great City of Aiville were promptly activated; unless broken, external races wouldn’t infiltrate the city’s interior.
Indeed, upon completing these preparations, formidable auras appeared around the Great City of Aiville.
Those from Super Races never intended to hide their presence; to them, eradicating a fourth-class race is like stepping on an ant, requiring no discretion.
These attackers were surprised to find that not only had adventurers from their own race arrived at the Great City of Aiville, minor conflicts had ensued, yet after rounds of communication, they realized their objective was uncannily aligned!
Orders were far too sudden; they hadn’t a clue what transpired at the Myriad Tribes Bazaar, nor could they fathom why so many races simultaneously mobilized against a petite fourth-class race.
Standing on the walls, Ying Zheng felt the energies of tens of thousands, each hundreds of times stronger than him, yet bore an imperious aura akin to a sovereign, "Menglong brother said none who come today should be let go — all must face annihilation!"