Chapter 1 The Frosty Hills of the West Continent, Azure City

As a guild city standing on a level 90 neutral map, Azure City has always been a transit point for many players in the Winter Empire heading to maps above level 100. In addition, the Azure Chamber of Commerce is a guild mainly engaged in commercial trade, making Azure City the largest trading city around the Winter Empire. Many players and forces come here to trade, with more than six million players coming and going every day.

While a large number of players lined up to enter the city, huge flying mounts flew over from the sky from time to time, flying directly into Azure City, causing the ordinary players in the queue to be envious.

"This Azure City is amazing. I haven't seen many flying mounts when I go to other guild cities. This is the fifth flying mount I've seen while waiting in line!" A free Berserker, who had reached level 103, couldn't help but exclaim as he watched the Twin-headed Vulture fly over.

"There are usually quite a few flying mounts flying over Azure City, but definitely not as many as today. I heard that today is the Azure Chamber of Commerce's younger generation competition, and they have invited many cooperative forces to come. Those flying mounts that flew over should be from the high-level members of various forces," a level 108 youth wearing a guild emblem explained.

"The Azure Chamber of Commerce's younger generation competition?" The level 103 Berserker was puzzled. "What's so interesting about that? It's just a group of newcomers who haven't risen yet PK-ing. It's not like it's a duel between top experts. These forces are actually bringing so many people to watch?"

"You probably don't know much about the Azure Chamber of Commerce. The Azure Chamber of Commerce is an old family guild. Several major families make a living from virtual games and put all their effort into it. It can be said that the younger generation of those families have been cultivated since they were young, unlike the experts from those super forces who only start at the age of fifteen or sixteen. Although those people are not old, their strength is amazing. They are not comparable to the ordinary experts of those super forces at all, and some are even stronger than the top experts of those super forces," the level 108 youth Elementalist rolled his eyes at the Berserker and explained. "Moreover, this kind of competition is completely a competition of combat skills. You can learn a lot just by watching from the sidelines. Otherwise, why do you think those cooperative forces would bring their own potential newcomers here for nothing?"

"I heard that this Azure Chamber of Commerce family competition is very unusual. Many of the younger generation have even gone to the Violet Sword to study and improve. A few days ago, the Violet Sword even released a message saying that someone from the Azure Chamber of Commerce's younger generation actually fought to a draw with the vice-captain of the Violet Sword's trump card legion, Desolate Fire Berserker. That shocked the higher-ups of the Violet Sword," said a level 110 Tier 3 Swordsman who was also wearing a guild emblem.

"A draw with Desolate Fire Berserker? That Desolate Fire Berserker is a top 30 expert on the God Domain Billboard!" The level 103 free Berserker's face was full of disbelief. "Moreover, that Desolate Fire Berserker has been famous for more than ten years. His strength is recognized as a monster. I heard before that Desolate Fire Berserker could fight a level 110 Tier 4 Legendary monster alone without falling behind. How could the Azure Chamber of Commerce's younger generation fight him to a draw!"

As long as you are a player who plays Berserker, almost no one doesn't know about Desolate Fire Berserker, and he can even be said to be the goal and idol of many Berserkers, including him.

"This is internal news. I only know because I have a friend who is a core member of the Violet Sword." The level 110 Tier 3 Swordsman said with longing, "If I could watch the Azure Chamber of Commerce's family competition this time, it would be great. Maybe it could give me some inspiration and allow me to take it a step further."

It is difficult to see one-on-one competitions between top experts under normal circumstances. Even if there are any, they are secret information of major super forces and will not be easily shown to the public. What ordinary players can see are the battles between top experts during guild wars between major forces or super forces, but there is not much reference value in those battles.

Because those battles are more about attribute crushing, and few people use any skills to fight. Moreover, even if the top experts on both sides meet, it is rare for them to fight one-on-one.

That kind of one-on-one battle that purely tests skills is as valuable as teaching material. Many people would find it difficult to buy even if they spent a lot of money, let alone watch it in person.

Just as the few people were talking quietly, a low鸣suddenly came from the sky, and the sound echoed throughout the gate of Azure City.

As the 鸣 sounded, everyone in line at the gate of Azure City couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound. They saw a giant雕with a body size of more than 20 meters, surrounded by scorching black mist, getting closer and closer to Azure City.

"Damn! That's the Violet Sword's Netherflame Dark雕! Has the Violet Sword arrived?"

"So strong! This power is so strong, it's almost close to those High Lords!"

"It's more than close. That Netherflame Dark雕 can directly fight High Lords of the same level. There are not many flying mounts in the entire West Continent that can compare to that Netherflame Dark雕."

Everyone was talking about the suddenly appearing Netherflame Dark雕, and their eyes were full of longing.

A flying mount comparable to a High Lord would be of great help to players. It can be said that as long as the output is sufficient, they can completely solo kill High Lords in the wild. The leveling speed is simply too fast, not to mention the speed of that Netherflame Dark雕, just running errands alone can save a lot of time.

However, just as everyone was talking, the Netherflame Dark雕 quickly turned into a幽影and flew into the Azure Chamber of Commerce's station in Azure City.

As the Netherflame Dark雕 landed, more than a dozen people jumped off the back of the Netherflame Dark雕. Each of these people was above level 111, and the leader, a white-haired old man wearing silver armor, even reached level 112.

"The training that our Violet Sword can give you has already been given. I hope you don't embarrass our Violet Sword, otherwise don't say that I taught you. Moreover, you won't have a second chance to join our Violet Sword training!" The white-haired old man on the Netherflame Dark雕 looked at the dozen or so people who jumped down and said indifferently.

"Coach Torre, please rest assured that all of us will definitely let the Pang family know how foolish they were for not participating in this training." A silver-eyed, blue-haired youth carrying a large sword said very respectfully.

"That's good. I'll be waiting for you in Holy Flame City. Don't disappoint me and your elders!" The white-haired old man nodded, and he was even rarely kind to the silver-eyed, blue-haired youth.

Then, the white-haired old man drove the Netherflame Dark雕 and left Azure City directly, leaving only the silver-eyed, blue-haired youth and others standing quietly in the center of the guild station square with a group of Azure Chamber of Commerce members and high-level members watching.

"Fifth Uncle, they obviously seem to be a lot stronger after coming back this time, especially that Gu Han. He can actually fight the Desolate Fire Battle Maniac to a draw, and that Yuan Xiaoqian has also been favored by that person. I heard that she has made great progress. It seems that this time it will be difficult," Fen Xiao said in amazement as he watched all of this not far from the station square.

Originally, with his level, he was completely likely to break into the top three, but now, looking at the younger generation of experts from various major families who have returned from training, even he is a little unsure.

"I hope that Lingyue can take it a step further after coming back this time, otherwise it will probably be very difficult for our Pang family to get into the top three this time." Pang Wushang, who was next to him, also frowned as he looked at the ten or so people who appeared.

They didn't expect to win first place this time at all, because the gap was really too big, especially with Gu Han. The others were not in the same world as him at all. Now that there are so many people whose strength has reached the Vacuum Realm (zhenkong zhi jing), it will be really problematic to get into the top three.

The only hope is Lingyue, who has the best combat talent.

However, just as Gu Han and others left the square and everyone was preparing to disperse, a roar suddenly came from the sky above Azure City, causing a commotion among the players in Azure City.

"What's that sound?"

"Could it be that something special is going to happen in Azure City?"

The players in Azure City were full of curiosity about the sudden roar, and some even walked out of the hotels and bars to look for the source of the sound.

But before long, the players in Azure City were stunned.

Because a steel behemoth hundreds of meters long suddenly appeared not far from Azure City and was heading towards Azure City.

"What's going on? How can there be a flying airship!"