MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 975 - Chapter 975 Chapter 975 Dust Settles

Chapter 975: Chapter 975 Dust Settles Chapter 975: Chapter 975 Dust Settles The competition, originally comprising three stages, concluded in such a manner, exceeding everyone’s expectations.

In the eyes of all, the final stage would have been the ultimate battle between the Alien Guild and the peak guilds of the three big factions. Although there was a high probability that the Alien Guild would emerge victorious, it would still be a thrilling and heart-stopping fight.

However, the reality was that it indeed was a thrilling and heart-stopping fight that simply came to an end without even reaching the third stage.

Starfire swept the other guilds out of the competition in an almost violent manner, not giving them a chance to reach the third stage at all.

But the match was truly spectacular, showcasing the strengths and foundations of the top guilds of the current stage in two phases.

The guilds each showed their mettle, holding their reserves and trump cards. They opened the eyes of many ordinary players, with many tactics and items making their debut in public for the first time.

For example, certain hidden special tactics and machinery, such as powerfully unique guild-specific items and the overwhelmingly powerful combination skills and spells; any of these could decisively shape the outcome of a guild battle.

Among them, Starfire stood out. In the first stage, countless guilds laid siege to Starfire. Starfire displayed the strength of warships and the Hundred-Hunter Crossbow and also introduced many players from other administrative districts to Li Yao, witnessing his prowess for the first time. His single shot destroying a ship left them in awe, feeling as if they were playing an entirely different game.

In the second phase, Starfire faced encirclement once more, this time not merely showcasing strength.

The other guilds, too, went all out with their tactics. Whether it was curses, demigod statues, or terrifying waves of spells, all were heart-stoppingly impressive.

Yet Starfire endured, and more than that, they had Prairie Fire transform into a Military Governor, standing invincible like a one-man pass against ten thousand enemies.

This also let the players truly understand the role of military exploits and ranks, which weren’t solely for gaining various benefits.

After all, for many ordinary players, obtaining higher military ranks was just for the perks, which seemed too difficult and not very cost-effective in their eyes. But witnessing the power of transforming into a Military Governor changed everyone’s minds, sparking a trend in the game where players rushed to achieve ranks.

Prairie Fire lured more enemy guilds into the stronghold on his own, then detonated the prearranged explosives, virtually wiping out the United Army in the blast, with the guilds blocking the riverbanks not even daring to make a move.

Afterward, Starfire vanished with numerous military achievements. At that time, everyone believed that Starfire was very satisfied with the situation and would only reappear after the competition ended.

It was exactly this assumption that led the guilds to engage in fierce battles, especially the Alien Guilds, which fought desperately to secure a spot in the sub-dimension faction’s ranks.

After a day of intense fighting, the number of guilds dwindled sharply. At this point, Starfire emerged in an unbelievable manner and unveiled another trump card–their combat units began to snowball.

In the end, they completed a clean sweep like a thorough purge, eliminating all the guilds, and only at this moment did they fully realize their predicament.

But it was too late for an awakening; they were powerless to change the course of events, and the battle concluded in this way.

The audience was satisfied, especially the ordinary players, who discovered another aspect of the demigods, but they also felt a sense of loss because they hadn’t witnessed the so-called pinnacle battle.

And Starfire, with the strength displayed in this competition, garnered attention from all sides, not just from Li Yao.

The wise and decisive commands of Unparalleled Enchantress also turned heads just like the tenacious will and combat power of Starfire’s members, leading people from other administrative regions to recognize that a mighty new giant had emerged in the Huaxia administrative region. They even had the potential to attract many high-end players from other administrative regions to join the rising guild.

In comparison, things weren’t as rosy for the other guilds; Starfire might have seized the limelight with their victory but also attracted more enemies, inevitably facing numerous crises in the future.

Of course, Li Yao also received many congratulations from old friends, although they were somewhat fewer compared to the enemies.

However, now wasn’t the time to consider these things; Starfire had already begun the vigorous construction of the harbor.

The big shots from the three factions had already left, making the harbor seem exceptionally desolate at present.

Of course, Starfire’s members were practically all gathered here.

Li Yao stood on a high platform, scanning the tens of thousands of Starfire members, and spoke loudly, “We have won this battle, and from today forth, Starfire has gained another territory.”

The members of Starfire cheered instantly, not only for the joy of gaining new territory, but also for the reputation and momentum Starfire had built through this victory. Those members who hadn’t participated in the battle looked enviously at those who had, silently thinking that they must make it through the next selection.

Li Yao raised his hand, signaling the members to quiet down, and continued, “Alright, the glory is behind us, there’s no need to dwell on it anymore. For Starfire, this is not the pinnacle, but a brand new starting point. I won’t say much more; it’s now time to proceed with the reward distribution. We’ve already tallied the top three contributors from each team, but there’s been a slight change. In addition to the previously mentioned top thirty-five from the tank, healing, melee DPS, ranged DPS, and life skills teams, we’re also adding five special contribution awards. These five people are not recognized for their military exploits but for playing a key role at critical moments, yet due to unfortunate circumstances, their military exploits are not plentiful.”

These words from Li Yao instantly brightened the eyes of many who were disappointed, just as Li Yao had said, there were those who played a critical role but had few military exploits due to unexpected deaths.

“Starfire will not forget anyone who has made contributions. At the same time, all participants in the battle will receive corresponding guild contributions. Now, let our fair and impartial Vice President, Li Jie, announce the list. The twenty winners can think about what style of villa they want offline, because our craftsmen will start construction tomorrow.”

Next, Li Jie began to announce the list of winners.

Meanwhile, Li Yao stood silently, watching the exuberant crowd below, his heart filled with a myriad of emotions. Although he had calculated everything carefully, one only knows how many unexpected events can occur when the plan is put into action. Thankfully, he had won.

Li Yao also thought back to the Chieftain’s words, asking about the construction plan and positioning of this harbor.

Li Yao had arrogantly claimed that this place would become a city on the level of a main city in the future, and those big shots didn’t laugh at him but rather nodded in approval.

They might not have been confident that Starfire could turn this place into a main city, as that was quite difficult. It wasn’t just a matter of constructing buildings; all aspects of the guild’s strength had to match up.

However, they didn’t want it to be like those ordinary guilds, with only functional buildings – that would be too disappointing for them.

And so, Starfire used the resources they had traded for, which were worth several times their military exploits, and also secured a promise: any guild would be forbidden from attacking Starfire for a month, allowing Starfire to fully focus on constructing the harbor…