Hulong Manor was not devoid of neighbors amidst the mountains.
In fact, the manor was established on the outskirts of a large city.
Therefore, the number of players nearby was quite substantial.
It was clear that a major city rested within the mountains; though a mountain city, it was extremely thriving.
Travelers and merchants gathered from all roads, and the teahouses, taverns, and inns buzzed with activity.
Moreover, due to the intimidation from the nearby Hulong Manor, not a single Green Forest Force presence lingered around this mountain city.
Thus, both Hulong Manor and Iron Gall Divine Hou enjoyed a fine reputation in this region.
At that moment, as Jiang Dali suddenly released three Black Wind Arrows, three gleaming eagle heads immediately attracted the attention of many in the mountain city below.
Some players who were riding into the city, and others peddling on the mountain roads near the city, glanced up at the signals in the sky, first pausing in confusion before reacting with surprise.
"What’s happening? Are there Eight Desolate Disciples or people from Black Wind Village nearby in trouble?"
"Damn, to release three Black Wind Arrows at once, is this about showing off wealth or is it a Ten Thousand Fire Urgency?"
"One Black Wind Arrow, brothers from the Eight Desolates come to meet! Roar! Is it my brother calling me? The Blood of Eight Desolates in me is already burning."
The players were all abuzz.
Among them, some Eight Desolate Disciples immediately boiled with excitement, kicked away the roadside stalls, grabbed weapons, and picked up packs filled with lime powder and various other cheap hidden weapons, ready to act.
However, the commotion quickly grew even louder.
Many people now gradually spotted two giant birds descending from the sky, circling the location where the three Black Wind Arrows had signaled.
The two birds occasionally nuzzled each other, displaying affection in a way that was exceptionally eye-catching.
Players instantly recognized the two giant birds and could vaguely see the figures standing on them, emitting a dark aura indicative of extreme danger, which caused immediate excitement.
"Shit, it’s the Black Wind Village Chief and his people!"
"Could it be that the Black Wind Village Chief released the Black Wind Arrows? Damn, now even the BOSS knows how to use Black Wind Arrows to summon minions, I doubt we’ll ever defeat the Black Wind Village Chief in this lifetime."
"Does the Black Wind Village Chief need our help with something? This is a task signal, brothers, stop your escort missions, let’s go and join the fun!"
A large number of quick-witted players had already set aside their various tasks at hand.
Like exuberant huskies, their faces brimming with careless smiles, they ran as if it were spring, heading straight for the location of the signal flares.
"Wow! Old Jiang, your appeal among these Abnormal People is really something else, to draw so many with just a signal flare."
From atop Divine Phoenix, Lu Xiaofeng looked down to see several mountain paths filling with scores of Abnormal People converging on this location and couldn’t help but express his genuine admiration and envy.
Back when he was in Yingtianfu, he had also used Abnormal People, knowing they were very usable, clever, enthusiastic, and he too wished to be as popular as Jiang Dali was among the Abnormal People.
Unfortunately, it seemed to be wishful thinking at the moment.
In terms of attracting Abnormal People, he and Jiang Dali truly had a significant gap, much like the difference in attracting women, where he admitted that even on his best day, he couldn’t match Jiang Dali.
"It looks like the number of players is really not small; this area’s ’garlic chive’ field is very fertile, it would be even better if it could become my own personal ’garlic chive’ field."
Jiang Dali, stroking his half-inch grown beard, ignored Lu Xiaofeng and pondered quietly.
Just then, he felt a sudden change in his interface.
He also heard a harsh alarm sound rising from within the city below.
The city’s soldiers seemed to have been mobilized, preparing for battle in a frenzied rush.
Ancient crossbow turrets, untouched for years, were being pushed up to the city walls, aimed at the sky.
Jiang Dali calmly looked at his interface.
You have entered the territory of Xi City, Ming Country, and have been spotted by the Ming military garrison within Xi City, though they appear very nervous and frightened.
Your ’Force People to Do Things’ title aura has automatically activated, as has your ’Hidden Dragon’ title aura.
Please restrain yourself from recklessly approaching, and trust that with your infamous reputation, the Xi City garrison will not initiate an attack."
Jiang Dali chuckled dismissively, looking disdainful.
Taking proactive action.
If the generals and officials of Xi City dared to order an attack after consuming the courage of bears and leopards,
then he wouldn’t mind staging the most sensational feat in the history of the Mixed Martial Arts World—taking down a city of Ming Country by force.
It would serve as a surprise gift in return to the Ming Emperor!
Almost at the same time,
A significant number of players within Xi City also received a notification on their interfaces.
"Emergency situation encountered! Emergency situation encountered!
You have triggered the emergency city defense task ’Defend Xi City’.
Task details: The appearance of the Black Wind Village Chief’s mounts and the large number of people led by the Black Wind Village Chief in the skies over Xi City, coupled with the Black Wind Arrows, seems to herald an ominous message.
The Black Wind Village Chief is notoriously malevolent, dreaded by all; just the other day, he audaciously attempted to assassinate our Emperor, with his malicious intent well known; this time, he may be set to attack the city in retaliation.
Xi City is the home we all depend on for survival; it is our duty to protect Xi City. Please, brave warriors, pick up your weapons and join the emergency preparations for the city defense battle!
Task requirements: 1. Join the city defense army, accept mobilization and deployment arrangements from within the city;
2. Collaborate in city defense to repel the attack by the Black Wind Village Chief.
Task rewards: 1. Participation will earn 100 Xi City Contribution Points, 100 Cultivation Points, 100 Potential Points, 100 reputation in the martial world, and a daily income of 1 Silver Coin."