Chapter 1883: Chapter 1883: Ancient Tree Unrivaled
Even if they brought out their most treasured legion to join the battle, they couldn’t reverse the decline. The despair and shame were unbearable.
Speaking of who despised Starfire the most, it was actually the Ogre players who hated Starfire more than the Ogres from the sub-dimension.
They almost gave it their all, suffered huge army losses, and couldn’t salvage their entire fortune.
What annoyed them even more was that they wanted to display some grandeur, keeping their dignity even if they failed.
Even if they lived under someone else’s roof, they could still say, "Look, we fought against Earth players like dogs. It’s not that we were not strong, but the NPC army was weak."
As for Li Yao being a player, the fact that he single-handedly opposed an entire main city was overlooked by all players.
When someone is very powerful, they might face jealousy and competition, but when the enemy’s strength is so overwhelming that they can’t even look up to their back, the enemies can only ignore it since it has transcended their level, eliminating the meaning of comparison.
Therefore, their sole desire was to defeat the Earth players, but reality was cruel.
The initial success gradually turned into consistent suppression and retreat by the enemy, despite their desperate efforts in the mid-to-late stages.
They failed, and with no place of their own, they feared hard times ahead.
Especially when they thought that most of the Ogre’s savings were seized by Starfire, which was indeed a source of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
The common auction house wouldn’t manage it one race at a time like the Chaos Camp, but there had to be twenty or thirty.
With Starfire occupying the bank and auction house here, it’s safe to say that the entire wealth of Ogre players was swallowed.
Many of the good items there are unimaginable. As for the auction house, regardless of equipment, materials, or blueprints, skill books, etc., there are definitely precious ones that could fetch sky-high prices.
Then there’s a vast amount of materials, mounts, pets, and so on.
Regarding the warehouse, it’s even expected to contain many cherished and priceless items that players wouldn’t normally part with.
Just thinking about their guild and players’ situation could imagine the Ogre players’ storage.
"Forget it, the more I think about it, the more jealous I get, sigh," said Xia Na Fanghua sorrowfully. Conquering a main city, something the Qionghua Guild simply couldn’t achieve now, and even in many years, would also be unlikely. Just the world-class and demigod levels are a chasm difficult to cross, let alone the numerous elite troops.
Li Yao smiled and didn’t answer, acknowledging that capturing a main city isn’t that easy; this time was a matter of adapting to circumstances and coincidences.
Such opportunities seldom occur, as he understands very well. A main city is the lifeline of a camp, affecting the whole system. To seek another non-interference opportunity is just a daydream.
In the previous life, Orimar was captured once due to the second-generation Chieftain’s outrageous actions angering the masses, but eventually, it was reclaimed.
Similarly, Undercity was breached due to a Pharmacist betrayal but was returned to the Queen.
Only in the late game, when the external threats from The Ancient God World were resolved, and the comprehensive camp wars began, did main cities genuinely get breached.
But that was an all-encompassing battle with the main forces from each race of the camps, and after that war, the once World Tree became ruins, consumed by plague. Even the Undead couldn’t survive there, let alone other races.
As for capturing and controlling other main cities, it truly has never happened. This opportunity is an absolute rarity, impossible to duplicate.
And now, Starfire is also facing critical challenges. While the Chaos Camp may not openly reclaim this place, they will certainly secretly contact organizations outside the camp. To establish a foothold, it will require a test of blood and fire.
Of course, that’s for a later time.
Now, the primary task for Starfire is to send away the Ogres and get a comprehensive control of the main city after tallying the loot. It’s known that Dire Maul still poses a threat, but not a substantial one.
Next is addressing the planning and construction of the Starfire main city. This is an enormous, daunting project, undoubtedly a huge test for Starfire.
On the afternoon of the second day, when the Faceless Ones breached the central garden’s corrupted flower demon legion and subdued the Ancient Tree, the World Tree evolved the Ancient Tree of War.
After Li Yao controlled the Array, he basically controlled the Ogre Main City, then began attacking the Dire Maul Demon area and the back garden.
Due to disregarding costs, Li Yao expended two million Faceless Ones and Self-explosive Bugs to truly capture Dire Maul.
Basically, Li Yao valued Dire Maul the most. Though the Ogre side of the sub-dimension was vast, it was terribly crude, akin to a primitive society. Besides the council hall and temple, other places resembled mountain caves, lacking grandeur.
This was the lifestyle of upper-level Ogres; the lower-level Ogres indeed lived in caves in actual communities.
But even so, Li Yao looked down on it a bit. The framework of the new main city would still be centered on the once-glorious garden city of Dire Maul.
Li Yao believed that after Starfire’s renovations, this city would certainly become a gem no less than Silvermoon City.
Frankly, describing the main city of the Dark Camp was hard without feeling unimpressed. The style was too barbaric and crude, which Li Yao disliked.
However, the garden temple style based on white stone and integrated with the natural environment was Li Yao’s preference. It was ancient, imposing, elegant, and full of connotation, without the nouveau riche feeling, full of heritage.
Therefore, after the Dire Maul Ogres accepted the annexation of one million young Ogres and two million Ogre women (which was one of the contract terms), Li Yao eagerly led the army to clear out the other rebellious forces in Dire Maul.
Although the Faceless Ones legion was strong, they were not Li Yao’s main force. Li Yao intended to expend them, thus attacking desperately almost without consideration of the cost.
The momentum was unstoppable all the way; the Satyr Legion, the demon legion summoned by Demon Warlocks, and the last garden area’s plant army were basically wiped out.
Only the final Ancient Tree was beaten nearly to death, purified by the World Tree. Li Yao was reluctant to kill this Tree of Wisdom that had lived for tens of thousands of years and decided to purify it despite the cost.
Li Yao looked at the War Axe in his hand and sighed, "The Ancient Tree is invincible."
"Is this War Axe very famous?" Tongtong asked curiously.
Joining Li Yao in clearing Dire Maul for experience are Tongtong, Hai Kutian Kong, Xia Na Fanghua, Li Jia, and Xiao Yudi.
Li Yao nodded, "This weapon indeed has a significant background. Have you watched the three-part series of the Ancient War? Do you remember an Orc committing a suicide attack that injured the demonized Titan Sargeras?"
Everyone was shocked, and Xiao Yudi even exclaimed, "Is this the weapon of that first Orc hero?"
"Yes, this weapon was crafted using materials from battling an Ancient Tree and its core, coupled with the blessing of Divine Power from a natural demigod, and inscribed with Ancient Runes. It’s an absolute top-tier legend," Li Yao said while revealing the attributes...