The leaders of the four great families sat together once more. After all, the Village Chief had caused such a stir again, bestowing benefits upon those elite players. If this continued, their four families would truly be like fish on a chopping block.
"We can't let this go on any longer; we must confront the Village Chief!"
"Why is the game always favoring them? He gives preferential treatment to his guild members. If this happens a few more times, no matter how much money we have, we won't be able to compete with them!"
"Then what do you propose? Are you really planning to become the Village Chief's subsidiary guild?"
They had been opposing the Village Chief for so long. They had finally seen a glimmer of hope to stand up during the two months the Village Chief was missing. But the moment the Village Chief returned, they lost everything again.
"What can we do? I don't think we need to go head-to-head with the Village Chief. If he wants us to submit to him, there must be a reason. Why don't we ask for the reason before responding?"
"Team Leader Nangong, two of your family members are the Village Chief's disciples. I think it would be best if you discuss this matter. At least the Village Chief will give you face. If we go, we'll definitely be met with a cold shoulder!"
Clan Leader Nangong felt incredibly wronged. His family did indeed have two disciples of the Village Chief, but these two were currently not under his authority.
Chang Sheng had directly betrayed the family and fled to Dou Youyou's territory. As powerful as his Nangong family was, they dared not make a move on Dou Youyou's territory. After all, he knew he couldn't possibly defeat Dou Youyou and the person behind her.
The second was, at least, his niece. However, to protect his position as team leader, he had resorted to some underhanded tactics, which resulted in him completely losing her favor.
Now, his niece completely disregarded him. Even his own father's words were met with indifference.
"Don't all look at me, you three. I'm even more wronged than you are. It's said that two disciples are from my Nangong family, but these two are currently not under my jurisdiction, and I can't control them!"
The other three had more or less heard about the changes in their families. However, in their eyes, all of this was due to the Clan Leader's own shortcomings.
"But you are the one who has had the most contact with the Village Chief. As for us, forget it. If you're unwilling, the three of us will form an alliance, and your Nangong family can fend for yourselves!"
Clan Leader Nangong felt even more aggrieved. Damn it, they were threatening him! And the scary part was, it actually worked.
"I'll go back and discuss it with the elder. You all should discuss it as well. If we truly have to submit to the Village Chief, none of us will be able to escape. If my guess is correct, if we refuse to submit in the next few months, we'll likely face a devastating blow!"
Nonsense, did they even need him to say that? The Village Chief's intentions were already clear. He had cultivated this elite among elites, undoubtedly to deal with them.
On the battlefield within the Zhongtu Empire in the game, the sudden appearance of a group of players left the NPCs of the Zhongtu Empire somewhat bewildered.
However, at this moment, the Lord of Barren City rushed to Zhang Pingfan's side.
"Your subordinate greets the master!"
"Yes, what is the current situation of the battle!"
"Since our reinforcements arrived, the battlefield has fallen into a stalemate. However, that Overlord has not appeared!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded. At this time, the Dwarf King and the City Lord of Zhongtu Empire also arrived beside Zhang Pingfan.
"Your subordinate greets the master. If it weren't for your reinforcements, perhaps the Zhongtu Empire would have become a wasteland by now!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded and said, "Since you acknowledge me as your master, I will certainly help. Sign this genealogy contract first!"
"Yes, master!"
The moment the two signed the contract, Zhang Pingfan received another system notification.
[Ding! System Notification: Target quest to become the number one force in the Mythological Game has completed 90%!]
As expected, the remaining 10% must be the four great families.
Zhang Pingfan said, "Brothers, it's time for your performance. Go!"
These 5,000 elite players showed no hesitation. They were here only to fight.
Zhang Pingfan's five disciples led the charge.
Even Ice Mountain, who was a support class healer, charged to the very front without hesitation.
This battle did not unfold with the players at a disadvantage, as it had before.
The players Zhang Pingfan brought this time were all elites among elites, each possessing their own considerable abilities.
Coupled with the intensive training they had received recently, their combat power was no longer something ordinary experts could contend with.
With the appearance of the player team led by Zhang Pingfan, the battlefield shifted from a stalemate to a one-sided affair.
The demon beasts began to fall into disarray, suffering heavy casualties.
However, due to the sheer numbers of demon beasts and their continuous respawning, this battle became a war of attrition.
The Overlord, who was leading the offensive, had been filled with rage ever since he saw Zhang Pingfan and his group appear.
"It's him again, it's him! Why does he always interfere with my good deeds? Today, I will definitely kill him!"
After the battle had raged for two hours, a commotion arose behind the demon beast army.
A ball of black mist appeared in the center of the demon beast legion.
Without paying any attention to anyone on the battlefield, it directly charged towards Zhang Pingfan.
At this moment, Zhang Pingfan was not in a quest, so he was at full strength.
Seeing the strange black mist charging at him, Zhang Pingfan felt a sense of unease.
"Master, be careful! That is the Overlord!"
Zhang Pingfan finally realized that the biggest boss had appeared.
However, even as Zhang Pingfan reacted and adopted a defensive stance, his entire body was sent flying back nearly a hundred meters.
Zhang Pingfan felt the terrifying power transmitted through his hands.
This was the first time in the game that he had felt pain when being attacked.
"So strong! System sister, what level is this guy? I'm already level 9999, why can he injure me, and I'm losing health!"
[Ding! System Notification: Target detection complete. Overlord, King of the Planes, Level 9999! Skills unknown!]
So that's how it is. A boss of the same level as me, no wonder he could injure me.
For the first time, Zhang Pingfan displayed a serious expression and took out his Great Sword from his warehouse.
"You are the Overlord!"
"I am. You have ruined my good deeds time and time again. Today, you will die!"
"Is that so? Did you ask the Great Sword in my hand first!"
"Ridiculous, die!"
"Thunder power, unleash all of it! I want to see your true form!"
Huala!!!
The battle between Zhang Pingfan and the Overlord was terrifying. Even from a distance, all the players were trembling with fear, never imagining that the Village Chief had reached such a terrifying level.