Chapter 274 The Battle (1/2)
”Turns out you guys accepted this mission, too.” Jupiter finally understood why the robot had been like paper—they had stolen the kill.
Rather than apologizing, Jupiter gloated. The Guild of Gods would never step back when facing other guilds. Furthermore, it was their old rival, Sky Territory.
”So what if we stole the kill? Suck it up.”
The argument turned into a conflict very soon. After a group fight, Sky Territory, which was in a sorry shape, was annihilated.
”Jupiter, I fu*k !^&#@&*@&… just you wait!” Rebels Shall Rule private messaged Jupiter.
Jupiter closed the chat window straight away.
Are you kidding me? Why even play the game if you don't steal kills?
They had the mission item, so the people of Guild of Gods returned to complete the mission immediately, and as long as they completed the mission, Sky Territory could only suck it up no matter how unhappy they were.
However, Jupiter and the people came to the high-rank area but were stopped.
”We have completed what Mr. Han Xiao told us to. Why aren't we allowed to enter?”
”We are ordered to not allow any outsiders in.”
No matter what they said, the guards did not back off a single step. The people of Guild of Gods had no choice but to leave helplessly.
They could only wait for Han Xiao to reappear in order to complete the mission.
The team left, and after walking for a while, their sight was suddenly blocked. A group of rough men surrounded them, led by Jade Green Sky. They had brought the people of Sky Territory to demand an explanation.
”That's pretty immoral of you, Jupiter. Our men got the mission first, and the target was also damaged to the last health by us, but you stole the kill out of nowhere. You've got to give an explanation,” Jade Green Sky said with a long face.
”You're overreacting. If anything, you should blame yourselves for being unlucky.” Jupiter had no fear. The sanctuary was a safe zone; no one could attack, and they were unafraid of being surrounded.
The eyes of the two clashed midair.
The guild leaders of the large guilds in China knew each other privately. Jade Green Sky and Jupiter never got along, and there was a reason for this. Their conflict started in the pro scene. Li Ge was the pillar of the Temple of God Club, Hao Tian was the representative of Sky Territory, and Hao Tian lost to Li Ge more than he won. He lost to Li Ge many times during crucial battles.
Therefore, the contradiction was very strong—they disliked each other.
This stolen mission became the fuse. Although it was just a small conflict, it might become bigger, more so that they were already rivals.
The surrounding players saw this and gathered to spectate. It was livelier than the market, and the middle of the road was completely obstructed.
They argued with each other for some time before Jupiter said impatiently, ”Jade, what do you want?”
”Give the mission item back to us.”
”Keep dreaming.” Jupiter rejected it immediately.
Why did they have to give it back when they stole the kill? Furthermore, he represented the name of the guild; if he backed off, would others not say that he was scared of Sky Territory?
Of course, Jade Green Sky would not suck it up either. Both sides not wanting to back off meant the conflict could not be settled; therefore, they had to talk with their strength. However, he did not want to have a large-scale public fight. The results of both of them losing would mean to be exceeded by other guilds.
Jade Green Sky pondered, and suddenly, he remembered the gamble battle function of the arena. Was that not the most suitable place to settle their conflict?
”Okay, since you're not willing to return it, we shall go to the arena and have a gamble battle.”
”What, why do I have to fight you? There's no benefit in winning, and I have to give up my thing if I lose. If you lose, you can only give up on what I already have.”
”Humph, we shall make a bet, too, money, equipment, item, anything at all,” Jade Green Sky said provokingly. ”I'm officially inviting you to a battle—accept it if you have the guts.”
He really wanted this chain mission as Black Phantom's mission rewards were always rich, and it could increase Black Phantom's relationship points. It was a good deal.
However, Jupiter was not provoked at all. He pushed the people of Sky Territory aside and left.
Anyway, he had the item, and as soon as he completed the mission, he would be the one getting all the benefits—there was no point in taking the risk and fighting a gamble battle.
The people of Sky Territory were furious. Rebels Shall Rule furiously demanded, ”Leader, are we just letting them go like this?”
”Provocation! Force them to accept the challenge,” Jade Green Sky said angrily. ”I'm not going to tolerate this. Ask the members to all publish posts in the forums, provoke them as much as you can!”
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As the Sky Territory started their attack of words, scandalous posts about the Guild of Gods appeared rapidly, painting an image that Guild of Gods was unreasonable and immoral, that they were scared to accept the challenge, that they picked on the weak and feared the strong. As only those with a VR-Capsule could post or comment on the forums, there were few sh*t stirrers, but this time, Sky Territory had evidence and reasons—they made all the members publish posts and started the trend.
The rumors were very condescending, but Guild of Gods did not panic at all.
The way Jupiter saw it, he just had to wait for Han Xiao to appear and complete the mission. By then, Sky Territory would not be able to do anything no matter how much noise they made.
However, many days passed, and Han Xiao had yet to appear.
Jupiter started to get anxious. He asked the guards time after time but could not get any information on Han Xiao's whereabouts.