Sword Among Us c1-1268

by Black Swordsman Online

  "No matter what, Thunderous Battle is an elite on the Famous People Rank. It's impossible for him to not understand that," he said with puzzlement

  Zhao Wuji and Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens could only nod in silence.

  As long as they stayed there, Thunderous Battle and his group could do nothing about them. They could only stay outside the game, or die the moment they logged in.

  While the group was extremely baffled, a messenger pigeon flapped its wings in front of them.

  Flap, flap, flap!

  There was a second bird! Then the third!

  "Brilliant move! As expected of the top player on the Famous People Rank…" Absolute Nonsense smiled bitterly and cast a glance at Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, whose expression had not been good since the start.

  Once Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens read the contents of the letter, the paleness of his face became even more obvious.

  The people from Blood River Sect seemed to have understood what was happening after they heard the words. They surrounded Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens with anxious as well as worried expressions.

  Their sect master seemed to have become older by a few years when he said with a dry tone, "Happy is outside the cave…"

  "What?!"

  The players instantly cried out with unpleasant expressions.

  What shocked them was not Happy's arrival, but the timing. After all, all the elites of the three sects had gathered inside, and Absolute Nonsense, who was on the Dragon Rank, was away as well. Together, they were not like the people from Common Reed Bank. If they fought against Happy head on, they might not be afraid of him.

  But the problem was that they had already spent twenty-four berthierites to enter the second level of the crystal mine…

  Based on the market price right then, they had spent twelve million taels of silver!

  The three leaders instantly sank into a dilemma!

  If they left the second level of the crystal mine, it would mean that they had just wasted twelve million taels of silver. Even though such money was not that much if they divided it among themselves, it was still very unpleasant.

  But if they chose to continue staying in the crystal mine, their elites outside would become no different from orphans. They might be killed or heavily wounded by Happy at any moment.

  The hesitation of the three leaders made it clear just how hard it was to make the decision!

  Absolute Nonsense looked at Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens after he s.u.c.k.e.d in a deep breath. "Brother Nine Heavens, this time, we have made a mistake."

  Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens had an expression of anguish. He could say nothing.

  "Oh well, why don't we give up some space in the second level of our mines for you to share? Happy is not easy to deal with, and he's smart as well. If we continue to fight against him, we might…"

  Absolute Nonsense had no intention to finish his sentence, but the people from Blood River Sect could understand what he wanted to say.

  There was Five Venoms as an example. For the time being, Happy's appearance had only made the three sects lose millions of silver. If he entered Baokang County Town and attacked their headquarters, however, Blood River Sect would definitely become the second Five Venoms. There was no doubt about it.

  "Then thank you, Brother Absolute, Brother Zhao."

  Blood Rivers in Nine Rivers gave up completely.

  In truth, from the moment he received the letter and learned that Happy had appeared outside the crystal mine, he had understood it and knew that he had to give up on the place…

  *****

  Flap, flap, flap!

  The three groups came out of the chamber one after another. Under countless miners' puzzled gazes, they swiftly left the crystal mine with dark gazes.

  The moment the players outside the mining cave split up to allow them through, the two sect masters and vice sect master quickly looked over at the man and horse across from them.

  The horse was different from Absolute Nonsense's white horse. It was a black Hoof Shadow, and there was not a single flaw that could be found on it. It was handsome and outstanding, and it did not seem to notice the tense and freezing atmosphere across from it. It just chewed on the grass that had dew on it in great satisfaction.

  On its back was a swordsman dressed in normal blue robes. He had a Bamboo Hat over his head and sat on the horse like a rock without moving. He looked down on the trio quietly as they walked out of their people.

  Even though Absolute Nonsense had just lost four million taels of silver a few minutes ago, he still showed the charisma belonging to the master of Jade Fox Palace and took a few steps forward calmly.

  "Sir, are you Happy? I have heard of your name for a long time! Now that we have met, you are indeed elegant. You live up to your name!" His voice was loud, and he sounded neither superlicious nor obsequious. He simply had the might of a palace master.

  A flash of admiration appeared in Happy's eyes while he sat quietly on his Hoof Shadow.

  "I see, so it's Palace Master Absolute of Jade Fox Palace." Happy tugged at his reins slightly, raised his foot, and jumped down from the back of his horse. "I have come in a very rude fashion today, and if I have bothered you, I hope that you will forgive me! But I simply have something very urgent on my side, and when I heard that the three of you were together, I rushed here quickly so that I wouldn't have to run around to meet you one by one."

  Absolute Nonsense, Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, and Zhao Wuji were stunned. Their expressions ranged from wary to intrigued.

  "You were looking for the three of us?"

  "That's right." Happy smiled and walked over while speaking. "My brother, Thunderous Battle, has made a decision to form a sect in Baokang. The three of you are the greatest powers who have the highest influence in Baokang, so you will definitely be meeting each other often. It's only natural that I come and meet you. At the same time, I also have to admit to my mistakes to the people from Blood River Sect so that the misunderstanding from yesterday won't happen again."

  Chapter 324 - Unexpected Emergency, Request for Help

  Absolute Nonsense, Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, Zhao Wuji, and the hundreds of elites from Baokang County Town heard the profound meaning of Happy's words.

  He had not come over for a normal greeting, but to help Thunderous Battle build a place for himself in Baokang County Town!

  The three sect masters were the ones who understand what he meant the best!

  Even though Happy's posture and tone were very gentle and polite, the trio understood very well that they were the ones who decided whether they could maintain the superficial peace.

  Happy had come to them, and he used the most direct method to put on a display of force.

  Twelve million taels of silver was nothing. In truth, Happy's arrival in person had caused the three sects to sense an unprecedented shock and threat, though they would never admit it.

  If Thunderous Battle had not taken the initiative to log off and avoid them so that they came away from their ambush empty-handed, and if Happy had not appeared in the crystal mine but in Baokang County Town, where the three sects were built, the situation would have been completely different!

  Even Absolute Nonsense, the palace master of Jade Fox Palace, abruptly realized just how great was the intimidation factor hidden by Happy's appearance alone.

  He stared at Happy with a calm smile while scowling inside. He sighed deeply when a solemn atmosphere so great that they could not get rid of descended in the area.

  "Brother Happy, I didn't expect that you would also take a fancy on the resources in Shennongjia and that you would be so bold in doing things. Aside from saying that I admire you, I have nothing else to say."

  "You praise me too much." Happy's smile did not fade. "Heh heh! Everyone, you're all the leaders of Baokang, and even if I want to gain a footing in Baokang, I do not wish for bloodshed to happen nor to become enemies with you. Harmony leads to wealth, you know?"

  "H
armony leads to wealth?"

  When Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens heard this, rage boiled in him, but he forced it down. "Yesterday, when your lot came here, they killed dozens of my men. I can't tell just how this constitutes to the harmony that will lead to wealth."

  "Harmony leading to wealth relies on both parties working together. I heard about the matter yesterday. Blood River Sect, you're very mighty. One of your lackeys actually told Thunderous Battle to get lost. Not even I would dare to do such a thing.

  "I can only say that you sure have a way with leading your sect. If you think that you are the one being reasonable here and want to continue going up against us, I won't mind settling matters with all of you…" Happy's tone was not entirely pleasant when he spoke to Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens. His expression turned cold, and he enunciated his next words clearly, "Anytime, anywhere."

  The group's expression changed.

  It was especially so for Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens. His expression instantly turned very dark.

  The temperature outside the mining cave dropped swiftly.

  When Absolute Nonsense saw that the situation was not right, he quickly came out to mediate the situation.

  "I do believe that this might be a misunderstanding. After all, the losses we suffered are not great. Why don't we do this? Happy, since you intend to build a sect here in Baokang, we'll be meeting each other often. Why don't we return to the town and discuss matters? I will be the host and dissolve the conflict between both of you. Brother Nine Heavens, Brother Happy, what do you think?"

  Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens was actually regretful once he noticed the change in the atmosphere. So once someone gave him a way out of the situation, there was simply no way he would not grab onto that lifeline.

  When he saw Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens compromising, Happy smiled.

  "Alright, if that's the case, it is better for me to accept your kindness!"

  In truth, he did not wish to completely turn against the three sects. It would be for the best if he could solve the problem calmly.

  Even though Happy was dressed in normal blue robes and was full of weaknesses, no one dared to underestimate him, no matter how harmless and calm he appeared.

  Practically every single person there had experienced a battle replay from Happy's point of view, and once they saw his miraculous evasive abilities and his powerful as well as unconventional strategies, they would never underestimate him. Even though fighting spirit had lit up in their hearts upon seeing his fights, if they thought about things from the perspective of their sects, they did not wish to become enemies with him.

  The group got on their horses.

  Rumble! Rumble…

  Happy rode in the middle of the three sects, but he showed no pressure while being surrounded by their elites. He chatted and laughed with Absolute Nonsense.

  "Baokang County Town is indeed a place with a lot of talents. The strength of your top three sects alone is already greater than that of Gusu City."

  "We must be a joke to you. What else does Gusu City need to do to prove itself when a hero like you who can fight against an army of ten thousand appeared there? You make Baokang appear l.u.s.terless by yourself…" When he noticed Happy's calmness and composure, Absolute Nonsense had a question for him. "By the way, might I know what you intend to name your future sect, Brother Happy?"

  "Name? Heh heh, I haven't thought about it yet."

  "You haven't thought about it?" Absolute Nonsense was stunned. He could not quite believe it.

  Meanwhile, Happy decided to be honest. "Baokang County Town has plenty of powerful players, and there will be strong outsiders who will come over as well. If we don't get a place for ourselves soon, we will find it difficult to squeeze in at a later date. Names and all the other stuff are not that important compared to this."

  The group was stunned silent when everyone heard Happy's explanation, and Zhao Wuji and Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, who had thought that Happy was lying, put on contemplative expressions.

  Absolute Nonsense could not help but size up the young man who seemed to be a full ten years younger than him and smiled wanly. "Those who are destined for greatness will not bother themselves with trifles. Brother Happy, your courage is indeed extraordinary. By the looks of it, Jade Fox Palace will soon have to give up its throne as the strongest sect in Baokang County Town."

  "Palace Master Absolute, you're praising me too much. Next time, when my brother Thunderous Battle is here, he will have to rely on you. Please do work together with him."

  "That's what we should do, but…" Absolute Nonsense exchanged a look with Zhao Wuji and Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, and his tone changed. "Brother Happy, I believe that you know that Baokang County Town is no longer as it was a month ago. More resources have been discovered, and more sects have entered Baokang. In fact, even the three top sects have sent their men over to set up a base here for their branch sects. In truth, if the three of us did not form an alliance, the locals of Baokang would have long since lost the right to have a say in the division of resources."

  Happy nodded quietly. "I know. But since Baokang is still currently in your hands, that alone is proof of your abilities."

  The trio were rather proud to have obtained Happy's acknowledgment.

  "Brother Happy, it's our honor that you regard our sects highly. However, it's clear that the three top sects are no longer pleased with the current situation, and that includes Lu Mingyue's Cold Moon Palace. I'm worried that soon enough, the spokespeople in Baokang will no longer be us.

  "Happy, in truth, I believe that the three top sects will not be averse to the idea of working with you…" When Absolute Nonsense said the last sentence, he paid special attention to Happy's expression.

  "I don't have too much interest in fighting over resources. My principle is that we should all work together harmoniously to gain wealth. Actually, I've come to the three of you because I wish for you to give Beautiful Robes Faction and Thunderous Battle's sect a space in your resource points. We're not looking to occupy your spots, but to simply have a spot in your resource points. I'm not the type who will take the initiative to go up against someone, but if someone comes up against me or my friends, I won't stand by and watch."

  "Harmony leads to wealth?"

  The trio were not idiots. They could sense the deep meaning behind Happy's words.

  Harmony leads to wealth meant that the parties involved would face risks together. Once one side was attacked, the other party would be dragged into the fight as well. It was the fastest way to form an alliance, unlike when each side occupied one place.

  "So I wonder, would you be interested in working together with me?"

  Happy continued to smile while he met the trio's gazes that betrayed the temptation they felt.

  At that moment, an injured black pigeon flew into the forest. Under the group's surprised cries, it landed on Absolute Nonsense's shoulder, and his expression changed drastically.

  Immediately after, more black messenger pigeons with similar looks appeared above the forest, and the sound of flapping wings filled everyone's ears. Aside from the people from Jade Fox Palace, the sect members of Righteous Sect and Blood River Sect also received similar messenger pigeons.

  Boom!

  Everyone's expressions changed.

  All three sects received emergency notices and requests for help at the same time!

  Chapter 325 - Battle to the Death!

  The moment the black messenger pigeons appeared, Happy recognized their origin, and his expression changed. He instantly knew that the situation was bad. If all three sects received requests for help at the same time, they were probably facing an abnormal situation: someone who had been planning for a long time to attack had decided to take action…

  Disaster had struck the three sects!

  When Absolute Nonsense swept his gaze over the letter, his face instantly filled with rage!

  "They attacked our headquarters while its defenses were weak! W
hat a despicable act!" Once he hissed those words through gritted teeth, he turned to his people, spread his arms, and shouted loudly, "Brothers! Jade Fox Palace has never gone off seeking trouble, but today, someone has decided to destroy our foundation. Brothers, do you accept this?!"

  "We don't!"

  All sorts of murderous roars rose to the clouds from the forest!

  "Brothers, are any of you willing to die for the sect and for glory?!"

  At the same time, Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens and Zhao Wuji also mobilized an army among them. The bloodl.u.s.t of the large group of elites instantly stirred.

  "We'll fight to the death!"

  "AAAAHHHH!!"

  Happy could sense that the elites of the three sects were burning with fighting spirits. Each of them looked as if they had turned into sabers and swords! They released an intimidating force along with a powerful presence announcing that they will die with their enemies!

  "My sect masters, my suggestion just now still holds effect. If you agree to share your resources with me, I, Happy, will fight with all I have at your side."

  He spoke after he circulated his qi, and even with such a chaotic situation, his voice still traveled into each person's ears clearly.

  The three sect masters looked over at him in disbelief.

  "The ones coming at us is Class One Hall, Cold Moon Palace, and Towering Palace. Brother Happy, you should think this through."

  Happy was offering to fight against two top level sects and a rising sect guarded by a peerless fighter for three nameless sects. They simply could not understand why he continued to extend his offer.

  "You shouldn't delay in making a decision. Sect masters, you should decide on this right now."

  The mountain breeze blew at them, and his blue robes fluttered. The area instantly became much quieter. All the people's gazes were on Happy and the two sects masters as well as vice sect master. They felt excited for what was to come.

  There was no doubt in Happy's strength.

  If he helped them protect their headquarters, even if the three top sects sent their top elites over, they were confident that they could defend themselves.