Chapter 1919: Chapter 1919: Calming the Storm
Due to the strangeness of this city, Li Yao temporarily did not open any portals and was not in a hurry for the Worm Tribe to appear, just that the Void King Insect was approaching.
"Chairman Edward, pleasure to meet you." Li Yao stood atop the King Insect, then with a flash of his wings, landed on the highest building in the city, standing not far from Edward.
"I never thought I’d meet Chairman Prairie Fire under such circumstances." Edward sighed.
"No, you did think of it, but you were thinking of meeting me at the negotiation table, right?" Li Yao said with a smile.
Edward was taken aback and said, "Chairman Prairie Fire, you are truly perceptive. Indeed, in my view, wielding the force of over twenty super guilds would inevitably lead to victory, and then I could naturally enjoy the resources."
Li Yao scoffed, "Still playing dumb at this point? How could I not know your plans? I’m afraid more people want to drive Starfire out of the main city, and at worst, jointly govern it. If I’m not mistaken, you must have planned a parliamentary system, and when you all unite, our Starfire will likely be squeezed out sooner or later. And the main city I’ve worked so hard to secure will become a gold mine for your guilds and the financial backers behind you."
Edward was silent. Though she hadn’t intended to be so aggressive, even with her guild being number one in the world, she couldn’t have everything her way, as she had financial backers supporting her, entangling her since she boarded that ship.
Actually, from her understanding of Prairie Fire, she wasn’t keen on becoming enemies with Starfire and Prairie Fire, not out of fear of them.
Instead, it was due to Prairie Fire’s enigmatic nature. She couldn’t see through Starfire’s development either. Before figuring out her opponent’s details, she didn’t want to rashly oppose Starfire.
But many things were beyond her control. She deeply admired and envied Starfire for not having any shadow of financial backers, able to do as they wished without much restraint. However, she couldn’t do that. Without financial support, relying solely on the game, it wasn’t that one couldn’t survive, but one would fall behind other super guilds.
"We failed this time, so we are willing to bear the consequences." Edward took a deep breath, "I came here just to see my city, never expected Chairman Prairie Fire to have such guts, daring to come here alone, aren’t you afraid there might be an ambush?"
Li Yao shook his head, "Although we are enemies now, from my understanding of Chairman Edward, you certainly wouldn’t act in such a manner."
"Hahaha, if it were someone else, I would dismiss these words disdainfully, but Chairman Prairie Fire, when you say it, I cannot refuse." Edward’s eyes brightened, revealing a radiant smile. She was already extremely glamorous—a dazzling figure—and with such a smile, it was like the moon breaking through the clouds, illuminating the earth, making numerous male viewers’ eyes sparkle. She was a dream lover in many men’s hearts, a queen in the gaming and esports world: "Even though the chairman praises me like this, I do have self-awareness. Your guild has many outstanding figures, the chairman naturally doesn’t trust me, I fear there is another reason."
Li Yao slightly shook his head, "Why be so serious, Chairman? If I am to speak the truth, then it’s because I am too confident. I pride myself that if I wish to leave, no means can stop me. Even counter-killing."
"Indeed, this is the Chairman Prairie Fire I know—absolutely confident, fearless of anything, while maintaining his sanity." Edward praised.
"Let’s get down to business, otherwise it becomes a mutual admiration society for the two of us. If you are thinking of negotiating terms with me, forget it. If you don’t pay the price for opposing Starfire, I’m not going to be the first to yield." Li Yao said seriously.
"You and I are both strong-minded people. If our roles were reversed, I also wouldn’t negotiate terms. I really just want to see the city I built, remember it, then construct an even more magnificent one. Next time, my city will not be inferior to any of Starfire’s outposts. In the end, it’s you who helped me make up my mind." Edward said earnestly.
"You super guilds have many constraints, it’s probably not easy, but I’ll still watch with interest. Then I will destroy this place." Li Yao cupped his hands in farewell.
"No need for Chairman Prairie Fire to do it, I’ll do it myself." Edward gazed at the city below with its glistening lights and said.
Li Yao was taken aback, and then saw continuous bursts of firelight below, within the flames were flashes of arcane and magic brilliance.
Then, a colossal shockwave surged from below, Li Yao was about to spread his wings and fly, but seeing that Edward had no intention of doing so, he abandoned the attempt, folding his wings to shield himself.
At this moment, her Valkyrie Wing was like watery moonlight, emitting a faint cold light, while Edward was also shrouded in a veil of light.
As the gigantic mushroom cloud rose, Li Yao and Edward ascended with it to the sky.
Looking back at the city below, it had turned into a fiery crater.
With a flash of light, Li Yao returned to the top of the King Insect, gesturing to Edward, who was also floating with immense wings, flashing them. Edward nodded and also landed atop the Void King Insect, looking down with a complex and inscrutable expression.
"Originally, I wanted to say, Chairman Edward truly has guts, destroying her own city. But compared to another matter, this one seems trivial." Li Yao said.
"You figured it out?" Edward’s eyes shimmered with light.
Li Yao waved his hand, transporting both of them to the inner space of the King Insect, where KY eagerly questioned, "Chairman Edward, you were too ruthless, blowing up your own city."
"Since it was destined for destruction, why not destroy it with my own hands? Don’t laugh, ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed fireworks." Edward said earnestly.
"Uh." KY’s mouth twitched, unable to communicate with someone like this—crazy indeed.
Koizumi was also speechless, estimating how much this city was worth. Since nearly everything inside wasn’t moved, blowing up an empty city would be one thing, but just evacuating the people estimated to be here was an outright waste.
Li Yao, however, said, "Such beautiful fireworks. Why doesn’t Chairman Edward accompany me? I have three outposts, and I can set off three fireworks to enjoy together."
"That sounds splendid." Edward readily agreed.
The commentators were speechless, as were countless viewers. What kind of people are these? Indeed, only a pervert can understand a pervert.
Especially the members of Edward’s guild were at a loss for words, thinking: Aren’t you supposed to fight a decisive battle at the Peak of the Forbidden City? Why are you going to watch fireworks together? Truly unfathomable.
As the final fireworks faded, the sky gradually brightened, marking the start of a new day in the game, announcing the end of the aftermath of the main city battle, and ancient god history entered a new Chapter...