Chapter 582 - 547: New Developments in the Korea-Japan Region

——"Hello, viewers! Good midnight, it’s time for the Hero News midnight broadcast again. Tonight, we received a special video message about the Dragon Slayer Guild and Star Guild clashing again at the Elf Kingdom Pool of Radiance, culminating in a complete defeat for Dragon Slayer Guild. Please watch the big screen video. Also, joining us tonight in the studio as a special guest is Shenlan, a famous player from Ninth Heaven. Hello, Shenlan!"

Shenlan: "Hello host, hello everyone, I’m really glad to see you all."

Host: "Shenlan, what are your thoughts on this great battle between Star and Dragon Slayer?"

Shenlan chuckled: "Host, my view is that this doesn’t really concern our Ninth Heaven, right? You should have invited representatives from the battling sides to appear in the studio. But I wouldn’t miss the chance to be on TV."

The host chuckled: "For various reasons, both sides couldn’t attend our studio. We believe that your guild, as a bystander, can make an objective assessment?"

Shenlan sighed: "I understand their feelings. In fact, even though it was Dragon Slayer and Star fighting, the real leading role was taken by Da Fei! It’s hard to imagine that while we were all leveling up and completing quests, Da Fei had quietly become the city lord of the Pool of Radiance. Judging from the status of Radiant City, Da Fei might already be far ahead, perhaps even the world’s number one city lord by now, as we haven’t received any news about players from any other country owning a territory."

Host: "Just two days ago, Dragon Slayer Guild had created a server-wide boom in buying stone, and triggered a worldwide trend among large professional guilds in resource buying. Everyone thought Dragon Slayer was preparing to enter the New World. But now the answer is clear; Dragon Slayer used the stone for a super project like sieging Pool of Radiance, meaning Dragon Slayer’s pace into the New World will slow down. How much will this affect China Region’s future national wars?"

Shenlan chuckled: "For Dragon Slayer, it’s a sad story indeed, entering the New World will definitely be greatly impacted, they surely cannot stabilize their footing in New World immediately. However, Dragon Slayer’s style has always been ’if I’m having a tough time, you guys are not going to have it easy either.’ So when the time comes, they might adopt sneaky harassing tactics, making others’ city building miserable."

The host awkwardly said: "Shenlan, that’s how you view Dragon Slayer?"

Shenlan laughed heartily: "However, for the China Region, it might not necessarily be a bad thing. According to the territorial rules, Dragon Slayer building such a big wall for Da Fei’s city means a super city is born. With Da Fei’s current strength, given time, the whole world will tremble."

Host smiled: "Although Da Fei, as a player, is constantly controversial, his strength is indeed visible to all. I also believe many players sincerely hope he will soon join the battlefield of national wars, and I wish Dragon Slayer Guild quick recovery from the setbacks in this battle."

Shenlan chuckled: "Right, right, let’s hope Da Fei steps out of the country and ’harms’ the world sooner. That’s what everyone means, right?"

Host gave a dry laugh: "Well, speaking of national wars, let’s now look at the world player rankings. There have been recent changes on the world level list. Just tonight, Bapulov of the Russian War Angel Team, a Siege Master, reached level 48, overtaking Natasha, the Vampire Princess of the French Triumph Arch Team, who’s at level 47, becoming the number one person on the world level list. Meanwhile, the Swedish Ghost King, Big V, long dormant in the European Zone, has rocketed to level 47, ranking third. While our China Region’s Little Pig Run from the Griffin Breeders is ranked fourth. Many players who focus on Crossbow Cannons might be interested in how Bapulov managed to surpass the Vampire Princess and claim the top spot. Could you explain that, Shenlan?"

Shenlan shook his head and chuckled: "Because of the strong attack and defense of the Crossbow Cannons, as well as its reputation as a boss killer, it has become a favorite among many rookie players. However, the movement speed and deployment time of the Crossbow Cannons further restrict the leveling speed of players. But it’s different for a Siege Master, whose specialty increases the attack and defense of the Crossbow Cannons by one point every two levels. But that’s not the main reason. Main reason appears that Russia has been dedicating national efforts to train Bapulov, and it’s quite simple: they have people set up a Crossbow Cannon and various troops in advance at each wild BOSS respawn spot, Bapulov only has to go there empty-handed to take over and start the battle."

Host smiled: "I see. It’s really unimaginable. If it was in the China Region, with so many players, such ’exclusive’ behavior by a large guild would definitely be intolerable, right?"

Shenlan sternly said: "The Russian Zone, focusing on dwarves, is united and determined to demonstrate their fighting spirit in national wars. Though their performance has not been as high-profile as South Korea and Japan, their strength is absolutely world-class."

Host: "Speaking of unity, we must mention South Korea and Japan. The recent moves in these two zones are also very intriguing. Japan Zone, focusing on the Hell Race, is currently overwhelmingly attacking the Bright Alliance in their zone. All players in the Japan Zone who joined the Bright Alliance are actually insiders; they will deliberately use obstacles to block the NPC army’s advance and even risk almost ruining their accounts by burning down the city granaries and killing important NPCs of their own faction to clear the way for their National Team, the Hell Race."

"Similarly, the Korea District, which mainly focuses on the Elf Clan, seems to have been influenced by Japan, with numerous Korean civil groups spontaneously launching fierce attacks on the Hell Race in that district, and they even successfully captured a small Hell City, causing a significant uproar recently. What consequences will this kind of all-out civil mobilization in unilateral faction warfare cause?"

Shenlan shook his head: "This is no longer just playing a game; it is pursuing victory by any means necessary. As a player, I personally strongly disapprove of this approach. The host should be aware that the war’s toll has prevented any player from Japan from entering the top hundred of the World Level List. Perhaps they think they are invincible with aligned allies. As for the Korea District, it’s relatively restrained, with only some top civilian players mimicking Japan’s actions, and Korea District has 17 people in the top 100 of the Level List, completely capable of entering the New World at any time."

The host nodded: "Indeed, the approach of Japan is too extreme, but if they really succeed, Hero Continent of Japan will theoretically become a massive Hell Camp, and countless troops will flood into the New World like a tidal wave, dominating the National War Zone is not impossible."

Shenlan laughed: "Believe me, Japan will definitely not succeed—if I say this, do they necessarily have to succeed to prove us wrong? In any case, to encourage them to go further down the wrong path, I still give them 32 likes."

...

At this moment, Brother Hao, Ono Shinichiro, sneered as he turned off the live TV broadcast. He had spent the last few days gathering important videos and articles from forums, which he thoroughly organized and sent to the headquarters of the Japan Mitsubishi Team.

Regarding the statements in the live broadcast, Ono Shinichiro indeed scoffed at them. Yes, for Japan, which has a strong ally like the United States, Japan can act recklessly without concerns, and it doesn’t matter whether or not there are any Japanese players among the top 100 in the level rankings. But the China Region lacks allies and unity while continuously infighting among its lower-quality populace, which is truly sad! What’s even more pathetic is that such a nation still stands as a formidable force alongside the United States, and this bothers many Japanese.

Just then, Ono Shinichiro’s chat notification sounded; it was Igarashi.

Igarashi solemnly said: "Ono-kun, I have good news. The Divine Artifact you purchased can soon be transported back to the country!"

Ono replied joyfully: "As expected of our braves from the Great Japan!"

Igarashi proudly smiled: "We instigated the Koreans to follow our steps, and the foolish Koreans did not disappoint us. The entire Korean nation mobilized and found a way to invade the Hell Sacred Land, Holy Demon Flame Prison. Our undercover Hell Race members in Korea are vigorously pushing forward the Epic Level storyline. In essence, the second National War is about to arrive, and Hell Race players from all districts will gather in Korea District as they did last time in China Region, so you need to buy a Hell Race account with enough Merit in China Region, transfer the Divine Artifact to that account, then participate in the National War to trade it to our team members!"

Ono excitedly said: "These three days of purchasing the Divine Artifact felt like three years. Thinking about the Divine Artifact being delayed another day on me torments me about delaying my nation’s progress!"

Igarashi laughed: "Just you watch, our Japan will definitely shock the entire world before the National War. By the way, how is Da Fei these past two days?"

Ono smiled: "Amazing, he built a city quietly, and in these two days he continuously thwarted several large guilds’ attempts to kill him, even the Dragon Slayer Guild was defeated by him. As long as we continue to post some sarcastic and provocative posts on forums to incite, China Region’s large guilds will definitely see Da Fei as their sworn enemy, and China Region will indeed exhaust its strength in internal strife!"

Igarashi nodded with satisfaction: "Yoishi! Maybe, a strong Da Fei could even steer his warship to cause some trouble for our American friends, that’s what I’d like to see the most."

Ono said with a laugh: "Right, neither a strong China nor America is what Great Japan wants to see. It’s just a pity it’s only a game."

Igarashi laughed loudly: "We’re not just playing a game, but playing for our nation’s confidence and future!"

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