This guild war attracted countless spectators, and the final outcome was beyond anyone's expectation.
Many were deeply disappointed with the Ouyang Guild, especially the Chen and Li families, who were now extremely displeased with Ouyang Tiantian.
By 9:00 AM, the Ouyang Guild players had completely vanished from outside the safe zone. This meant the guild war had only lasted for half an hour, with the remaining half hour consumed by taunts and verbal sparring.
Upon the conclusion of the guild war, both sides received buff rewards.
The players of the Eternal Myth Guild had a victory mark appear above their heads. This mark lasted for a day, granting a 10% increase to all attributes.
Similarly, Ouyang Guild players also sported a failure mark above their heads. This mark also lasted for a day, but unlike Eternal Myth's buff, it was a 10% decrease in all attributes.
Victory came with rewards, and defeat naturally incurred penalties.
The word "failure" displayed above their heads was particularly disheartening.
The Ouyang Guild players were a sea of failure marks, while Eternal Myth Guild players were a mass of victory marks, a stark and impressive sight.
"These words just look so satisfying! We won, ah, excellent!"
"Look at the other side, sporting 'failure' marks, they look so dejected. Plus, their attributes are down by 10%. I can only say the system did a beautiful job!"
Ouyang Tiantian angrily pounded his fist against the city wall. The failure mark above his head had utterly ruined his reputation.
"Damn it, can't this thing be hidden? My image is completely ruined!"
Chen Hai and Li Wei walked up to him.
"My guild's players, hurry and withdraw! Stop embarrassing yourselves here!"
Instantly, many players who had been displaying the Ouyang Guild title found it disappearing without a trace.
Chen Hai said with clear displeasure, "You've truly disgraced us. You couldn't even win this!"
Li Wei added, "I knew we were stuck with your brainless self. It's one thing to be brainless normally, but to stubbornly push forward at a time like this? Couldn't you have just switched locations? Do you know how many private messages I sent you? You didn't even reply once!"
It wasn't that Ouyang Tiantian refused to reply, but rather that he felt if he couldn't win here, would switching locations guarantee a victory? He had lost confidence.
Ultimately, the Ouyang Guild ended in a dismal fashion, while the Eternal Myth Guild achieved legendary status with this victory.
Forums buzzed with discussions about the might of the Eternal Myth Guild.
Of course, some attributed the victory to the village chief, claiming it wouldn't have been possible otherwise. However, being able to rely on the village chief and utilize his abilities to win this guild war was still their advantage. Moreover, their guild hadn't even deployed Dou Youyou yet.
Zhang Pingfan descended from the city wall. The players' battles had filled him with excitement, but alas, he was merely an NPC. His power was terrifying; he could instantly kill anyone he wished, but as an NPC, if he were to engage players, no one would be willing to fight him. More importantly, there would be no fun in instantly defeating them.
"Ah, how lonely it is to be invincible!"
Zhang Pingfan, along with Dou Youyou and others, returned to Pingfan City. The equipment rental system had also expired. The high-level equipment that players had been using returned to Zhang Pingfan's warehouse.
"Master, thanks to your mobile spring water, we wouldn't have won so easily this time!"
"We were bound to win, the question was how. Even without the mobile spring water, I would have found other ways for you to win. The primary goal was to make them lose embarrassingly!"
The members of the Ouyang Guild were now crestfallen, unable to hold their heads high. After all, they were renowned experts, individuals who were recognized throughout the gaming world for their achievements and capabilities. Yet, they had now lost to the Eternal Myth Guild, composed mostly of ordinary players, whose basic attributes were strong, but whose technical skills were not particularly impressive. It seemed choosing the right person was crucial; following the village chief was indeed the correct path.
In reality, the head of the Ouyang family received the news, his expression turning extremely grim. Ouyang Tiantian was kneeling before him. As his son, he had finally been entrusted with a crucial task, only for it to end in such a manner.
"Tell me, besides indulging in debauchery and feasting, what great deeds can you accomplish? You were given such a golden opportunity to make a name for yourself, yet you've brought such shame upon the Ouyang family!"
"Father, this is not my fault!"
"You still have the nerve to say it's not your fault? Is it mine? Did I not provide you with equipment or money?"
"It's the village chief! It's all the village chief's doing!"
"Nonsense, my eyes are not blind. Of course, I know it was the village chief. You guys secretly collaborated with Eagle? Obtaining the guild token was a good thing, but you shouldn't have partnered so openly. Aren't you openly placing us in opposition to the village chief? Now they're targeting us, what can we do? You're truly useless. If your sister weren't managing the company in reality, it wouldn't be your turn, you waste!"
Ouyang Tiantian was furious. When he obtained the guild token, his father had praised him as clever and capable, but a single failed mission had earned him such scathing criticism.
"At least I helped our family obtain the guild token, that's a fact. The Li and Chen families still haven't. As for that Eagle, once we've secured our guild tokens, we won't need to protect him anymore!"
"Hmph, better you do as you say. Don't get too deeply involved with that Eagle. We need to strengthen ourselves, not act on impulse. I will think about how to handle this matter. It's truly a headache!"
He did know that Ouyang Tiantian had discussed the collaboration with Eagle with him beforehand. However, he hadn't realized that these profligate sons would partner so brazenly, practically delivering themselves on a platter. He had always known his son lacked business acumen, but he never expected such a major blunder on their first attempt.
After much deliberation, as the patriarch of the Ouyang family, he put on his game helmet and entered the game. Everyone yearned for power, and the patriarch of the Ouyang family was no exception. Due to the many affairs he had to manage in reality, his current level was only 20. Upon entering the game, he thought for a moment and finally contacted Dou Junwan, the person in charge of Eternal Myth.
Upon learning the visitor's intention, Dou Junwan hurried to find Dou Douyouyou and the village chief.
"You're saying the patriarch of the Ouyang family wants to reconcile with us?"
"Yes, Patriarch Ouyang wishes to speak with you personally!"
Zhang Pingfan replied, "What's there to talk about? He just wants to clean up his son's mess. Let him wait. Tell him I'll see him when I have time!"
"Understood!"