Chapitre 91: Chapter 90: The New Sheriff and Wu Haotian’s Defiance
Watching as Infinite Sword Saint attempted to seize control, Wu Haotian struggled up from the ground, pointing an accusing finger at him. "You think you have the authority to boss me around?"
Infinite Sword Saint's face remained impassive. "Don't forget, we're both vice presidents of Infinite Guild. Same rank."
"Besides, you've failed in your duties. This is Guild Leader Phantom's direct order. He sent me here from Tianlang specifically to take over and resume the task of suppressing the three guilds."
"Failed in my duties? Are you doubting my competence?" Wu Haotian shot back.
"Fine." Infinite Sword Saint looked him over, expression sharp. "Then why don't you lead our members yourself and keep up the pressure on the three guilds?"
Wu Haotian hesitated. "But… I already promised Su Jinyan that I wouldn't target their guilds anymore."
He hesitated, then tried to sound confident as he said, "Trust me. I've tested their strength already. The three guilds are scattered and weak—no real threat. Even if we leave them alone, they won't be able to challenge us in the Championships."
Infinite Sword Saint's eyes were icy as he replied coldly, "Looks like you've been charmed senseless by that Su family girl."
"Guild Leader's orders are clear: we're to keep up the pressure and block their progress," Infinite Sword Saint called out to the surrounding guild members. "Anyone who disobeys will be kicked from the guild."
When no one moved, Infinite Sword Saint's voice dropped dangerously. "Did I not make myself clear?"
At that, the hundred Infinite Guild members on the field scattered in all directions, setting out to execute his orders.
The next thing the members of War God, Supreme, and Misty Rain Guilds knew, Infinite Guild players were once again hunting them down across the fields outside the Hall of Light.
That night, each guild's chat blew up in a frenzy.
[War God Legend]: "What the hell? Why is Infinite Guild back to killing us?"
[Misty Rain Pavilion - Xiaoxiao]: "Our guild leader already agreed to date that Infinite Overlord guy—so why is he going back on his word?"
[Supreme Red Lotus]: "Damn that Infinite Guild..."
Once again, the three guilds took heavy losses.
Su Jinyan, on hearing the news, immediately messaged Wu Haotian, "Why are your people attacking us again?"
Wu Haotian felt cornered. "Xiao Jing'er, have your members pull back to the safe zone for now. Give me some time—I'll settle this."
In Destruction City, where Su Jinyan had been working on her quests, she read his message with a frown.
"I'm not sure what's happening," she told her guildmates, "but he suggested we lie low for now."
With that, Su Jinyan began organizing a retreat for the Misty Rain members doing quests nearby. However, just as they prepared to leave, Infinite Guild players suddenly appeared on the scene.
Leading the group was a formidable figure in gleaming golden armor—the Level 30, second-tier, rare-grade Holy Sword Warrior, Infinite Sword Saint. He spotted Su Jinyan and her group and immediately barked, "Take them out."
At his command, a dozen Infinite Guild members charged forward, weapons drawn.
Outnumbered and outmatched, the Misty Rain players had no choice but to fight defensively. But they couldn't withstand the onslaught from Infinite's fully equipped fighters. In mere moments, all except Su Jinyan were slain.
Though none dared touch her—everyone knew she was Wu Haotian's girlfriend.
She was under the protection of their vice president. Who would dare cross him?
But Infinite Sword Saint, unfazed, drew his own sword, fixing Su Jinyan with a cold gaze. "If none of you dare, then I will."
And with that, Infinite Sword Saint charged straight at her.
Su Jinyan tightened her grip on her staff, bracing herself for a desperate defense.
But then, clad in blazing red armor, Wu Haotian suddenly appeared before her, raising his flaming shield to block Infinite Sword Saint's attack.
Infinite Sword Saint glared at him. "Protecting a Misty Rain member? You're disobeying a direct order from the guild leader."
"She's my girlfriend." Wu Haotian held his fiery lance steady, eyes resolute. "And no one touches my girlfriend."
Then, sparing a glance back at Su Jinyan, he said, "Xiao Jing'er, go. I'll hold them off."
Hesitating only a moment, Su Jinyan activated a return scroll, crushing it in her hand.
Seeing this, Infinite Sword Saint tried to get around Wu Haotian to strike her before the teleport finished, but Wu Haotian blocked him every step of the way.
As a rare-grade Fire Knight, Wu Haotian was incredibly durable. His fire shield granted absurdly high physical defense, and Infinite Sword Saint, also a rare-grade fighter, simply couldn't break through his guard or bypass him.
Frustrated, Infinite Sword Saint ordered, "Finish her off."
But Wu Haotian slammed his spear into the ground, voice booming, "I'd like to see who dares."
Caught between their two vice presidents, the Infinite Guild members didn't know whom to obey.
They could only watch helplessly as Su Jinyan's teleport completed, and she disappeared from sight.
Infinite Sword Saint lowered his sword, shouting at Wu Haotian, "You're really going to defy the guild leader?"
Wu Haotian was unapologetic. "What would you do if someone tried to harm your girlfriend?"
Infinite Sword Saint's eyes narrowed. "I'll be sure to report your actions to the guild leader."
"Go right ahead," Wu Haotian sneered, resting his flaming lance on his shoulder. "Go be a tattletale, you little rat."
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Inside the Hall of Light, Su Jinyan, Liu Yao, and Lin Tian—the leaders of Misty Rain, Supreme, and War God—gathered to discuss their next steps.
"They must have brought in a stronger leader from Tianlang," Su Jinyan explained. "Wu Haotian can't control his guild members anymore."
Before she could finish, Liu Yao exploded, "Ugh, Infinite Guild is so despicable."
Lin Tian sighed heavily. "This new leader seems even more ruthless. Looks like we're back to square one. Guess we're back to hiding."
Infinite Sword Saint was, indeed, relentless—and cunning, too.
For the next several days, he led relentless ambushes in the wild zones, ruthlessly suppressing all three guilds. Any player from War God, Supreme, or Misty Rain who dared leave the safety of town found themselves hunted by Infinite Guild squads.
With the Championship looming ever closer, most solo players in Linhai and Ganyang were now reaching Level 30 and completing their second class advancements, yet the three guilds were trapped at Levels 28 and 29.
Day by day, their members felt their spirits breaking.
Infinite Sword Saint even had his guildmates taunt them in the regional chat.
[Infinite Fate] (Level 31, second-tier Assassin): "What's the matter? Hiding in the safe zone forever? And you still call yourselves the fourth, fifth, and sixth guilds of the province?"
[Infinite Sun] (Level 31, second-tier Knight): "Trash. Is that really the best you losers from Linhai and Ganyang have to offer? You're nothing compared to us from Tianlang."
The insults soon became a sore point for the players in Linhai and Ganyang, who were seething with anger but too afraid to retaliate.
Until Liu Yao couldn't take it anymore and finally spoke up in the regional chat, "You obviously haven't met Linhai City's top Beast Tamer."
"Wait till he's back—he'll flatten your whole guild."
But his boast only made Infinite Guild laugh even harder.
"The top player in Linhai City? A Beast Tamer? Are you kidding me?"
"Yeah, sure, Linhai City has someone that good? Then why hasn't he shown his face all this time?"
"Probably hiding somewhere, too scared to step out—just like the rest of you."
As Infinite Guild continued to ridicule them in the Hall of Light's regional chat, a sudden system notification interrupted their taunts.
[System Announcement] (Hall of Light):
[Ding~ Congratulations to player [Zero] for completing the unique hidden quest [Glory of the Dark Tribe]]
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