Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 615 - 28 The Dissolution of the Azure Dragon Association and Settlement Time

Chapter 615: Chapter 28 The Dissolution of the Azure Dragon Association and Settlement Time

Long Xingtianxia felt entirely content and revelled in the joy of victory.

This battle seemed to be about fighting for the killing rights of a fatally wounded White Dragon, but in reality, it was a territorial dispute between the Azure Dragon Association and the Dragon Soaring Knights.

The Azure Dragon Association had been developing in Beiming State and wanted to further strengthen their power by expanding to other maps. Beiming State was south of Fengyin State and west of Longhua State, but Longhua State, being a large area and the location of the former Imperial Capital, had the densest player population, with the Aoao Niubi Empire, the First Dynasty, and three other major guilds from past alliances fiercely competing. Therefore, it was apparent that there wasn’t much room for the Azure Dragon Association to grow there.

Thus, their only option was to expand southward, which inevitably led to conflicts of interest with the Dragon Soaring Knights.

Meanwhile, Dragon Soaring also aimed to take over Beiming State to expand their territory and reduce potential threats, which would later allow them to defend the north and border the sea on the right, focusing on developing southward and westward without enemies on both fronts.

One could say that the White Dragon was merely the bait; the real reason was that both parties wanted to strengthen their power and seize each other’s territories.

Now, with the Azure Dragon Association defeated, Beiming State was within easy reach for Long Xingtianxia.

While pondering about how to establish branches in various towns of Beiming State and decide who would be assigned as presidents, suddenly, a private message appeared in the chat bar.

Qingyun Zhishang: Long Xingtianxia, it seems that you have won the battle after all.

(Hmm, why is this kid contacting me?) Long Xingtianxia was puzzled but decided to reply anyway.

Long Xingtianxia: It’s all thanks to the bravery of our soldiers. Do you know why you lost? Your subordinates lack conviction, your allies lack courage. Despite seeming to have the upper hand in numbers, it is nothing but a ragtag group.

Qingyun Zhishang: Haha, no need to ridicule me, I am well aware. I was forced to act due to the corporations behind me; I had no choice but to fight. Now that you have won, I will take the Azure Dragon Association out of Beiming State. I suppose we can avoid crossing each other’s paths from now on?

Long Xingtianxia: Why do you think I won’t wipe you out? After this battle, Dragon Soaring will massively boost its strength, players from both Fengyin and Beiming States will join under my command. Why should I spare you and leave potential threats?

Give me one reason not to eliminate you.

Qingyun Zhishang: I understand that the tide is in your favor, but although we lost and can’t defeat Dragon Soaring, we still have the ability to annoy you. If you refuse to negotiate peacefully, I will scatter my forces and specialize in killing your new recruits. With my brothers’ capabilities, it’s easy for us to escape capture. If we decide to flee, you won’t be able to hold us down. We can kill your new recruits daily, preventing Dragon Soaring from developing.

Is that reason enough?

Long Xingtianxia: You wouldn’t dare; if you kill too many low-level players and get a red name, wouldn’t you be unable to even enter the cities? Countless bounty hunters would hunt you down, you surely won’t do this.

Qingyun Zhishang: Of course, I wouldn’t actually do that, but just having the capability to is enough. Don’t push us to desperation; otherwise, nobody will have peace.

Long Xingtianxia: Haha, alright, as long as the Azure Dragon Association leaves Beiming State and vows not to oppose Dragon Soaring, this battle will end here, and henceforth, we will respect each other’s boundaries.

Qingyun Zhishang: Agreed.

Zhao Qingyun, having said this, logged out of the game and turned off the computer.

Seeing his subdued subordinates, he knew that his dreams of dominance were thoroughly dashed. Though resentful and hungry for revenge, Zhao Qingyun realized that reality was not like fiction; he wasn’t the protagonist with the power to defy fate, and he had to accept reality.

For now, he must figure out how to protect himself.

Having killed Liu Qiang and squandered the Azure Dragon Association’s legacy, also losing most of his mercenary forces, the board of directors would certainly not let him off.

If he had won, everything would have been manageable with personnel, development, and territories at his disposal, allowing him to negotiate terms with the board based on the resources he had; now, everything was gone.

Luckily, he prepared a Plan B.

He stood up abruptly, went to the second-floor balcony, and looked down at the hall.

The players below also raised their heads, looking towards Zhao Qingyun.

"Everyone, listen to me. You might have realized, or maybe you’re still puzzled by the game; don’t worry, today I will reveal the true nature of this game!

This game..."

He disclosed the entire truth of the game clearly.

The expressions of the players below varied; some were shocked, some expressionless, and some extremely indignant.

Zhao Qingyun did not pause, immediately starting to dissociate himself.

"In the past, I had no choice but to force you to fight in the game; in fact, I was also helpless, pushed by the board behind me. You should understand, managing such a large base requires substantial financial resources, and the powers behind it are immensely strong.

Although I seem impressive, in reality, I’m just another worker. I must provide benefits to survive.

This war was forcibly initiated by the board to maximize game profits; otherwise, why would I personally enter the battlefield, risking my life, even losing my two brothers in the process.