Volume 8: The Road to the Ancient Dragon Chapter 464: Competition for a Job
The faith of believers is divided into different levels: general believers, shallow believers, true believers, devout believers, fanatical believers, and the Holy Spirit.
The lowest level is the pan-believer, who can only provide single-digit faith points. Basically, they are the kind of people who verbally shout "Holy Light bless you", "Goddess of Life is above", "Odin's beard" and so on.
From this point of view, almost most dwarves can be considered as Odin's pan-believers.
Shallow believers will participate in prayer ceremonies, true believers will seriously study the doctrines, devout believers will pray devoutly to the gods, and fanatical believers can do anything for the gods, killing innocent people and sacrificing their lives.
Therefore, according to the system's judgment, adventurers who can complete three tests are judged as the highest-level fanatics, each of whom can provide 1,000 faith points.
After all, faith is something that is difficult to quantify, so it can only be judged by fixed standards. Adventurers who are able to pay the price of their lives for their faith naturally meet the standard of fanatics.
After a few days, Murphy's faith points skyrocketed. Even after deducting daily consumption, his faith points were still close to 100,000.
Moreover, due to the adjustment of the content of the Storm Dragon's faith, his faith affinity has also been increased to 39%, which means that he can call upon a maximum of about 40,000 faith power.
Now we don't have to worry about running out of mana after randomly casting two miracles.
The control over adventurers who tried to complete the [Prince's Conspiracy] quest line was also very successful.
This Evil Dragon's Eye is definitely the MVP. Relying on this magic monitoring device, those adventurers who come to steal superstitions have nowhere to hide. Murphy will occasionally hand over the Evil Dragon's Eye to his subordinates to guard it. After all, he has serious things to do.
With nothing to do, Murphy began to pay attention to the war between the tribes and the elves.
During the time when Murphy was spreading his faith, the war between the tribe and Silvermoon City gradually became more intense.
After defeating the Windrunner Ranger Legion, Silvermoon City was completely exposed to the Horde's military force. However, it was not easy to launch a siege because Silvermoon City was protected by a huge rune barrier.
This powerful magic barrier was built by the elves when they founded their country to protect their cities from sieges by the surrounding troll clans. After thousands of years of continuous reinforcement, this magic barrier is said to be unbreakable - it cannot be destroyed.
Of course, like all things that set such a flag, this "indestructible" rune barrier was also breached twice.
Historically, during the Second War, the Horde army was blocked by this rune barrier and was unable to break through. In the end, it was Gul'dan's fel magic that destroyed the rune barrier.
Later, when the Scourge attacked Silvermoon City, they were also blocked by the rune barrier. However, due to the betrayal of the elf traitor Dal'Khan, the rune barrier was successfully destroyed.
In this life, Dal'Khan was killed by the elf players early on, and although Grog Evil Eye had mastered the power of fel energy, he was still far inferior to Gul'dan. He had no way to deal with the rune barrier, so that the tribal army was blocked by the rune barrier for three days and could not break through.
However, on the fourth day, an uninvited guest came to the tribe’s camp.
He was wearing a luxurious body armor with delicate and gorgeous hollow patterns, two scimitars on his back, and long snow-white silver hair. His every move was full of nobility, and there was a slightly cold smile on his exquisite face.
A handsome elf who could be described as "handsome" swaggered into the camp of countless ferocious orcs.
Looking at this daring elf, the orc soldiers all showed malicious expressions and surrounded him with axes and staves in hand.
Facing the siege, the handsome elf said proudly, "Take me to see your chief. I have brought the tribe a chance of victory."
Five minutes later - the tent of the tribal chief.
The elf successfully met the chief of the tribe.
Ba Dao Wu Qing (chief of the tribe): "Welcome to the tribe, young elven prince, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Xueying Chonglou (Prince of Silvermoon City): "I know you are blocked by the rune barrier. I have a way to help you break through it. I can even lead the elves to join the tribe. But I have three conditions. As long as you agree to these three conditions, I can help the tribe win this war."
Ba Dao Wu Qing laughed after hearing this, "Oh, tell me, what are the conditions?"
"The first condition is that you give me 10 million after the task is completed. You must pay as long as the rune barrier is destroyed, regardless of whether you can break through Silvermoon City.
The second condition is that after the war, the tribe must support me to become the leader of the elves and hand over all the elven captives to me for command.
The third condition is that if you can capture Silvermoon City, I must share a portion of the Sunwell's water."
These three conditions are not low, but considering that the other party claims that they can easily allow the tribe to break through the rune barrier, they are not too harsh.
However, Ba Dao Wu Qing laughed and said, "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't promise you."
"Hmph, are you sure that the rune barrier cannot be breached without someone destroying it from the inside? And as a member of the elven royal family, I am the only one who can quickly destroy the rune barrier."
Ba Dao Wu Qing (chief of the tribe): "But you are not the only prince of the elven royal family. Come out, rebel, and meet your brothers."
As soon as he finished speaking, an elf prince with golden hair and wearing gorgeous robes walked out of the room behind him. Xueying Chonglou immediately recognized him, and the other party also recognized him.
Rebel (Prince of Silvermoon City): "Damn it, Blood Shadow Chonglou, you idiot, I knew you were not an old hand, yet you actually betrayed my elves, how shameless."
Xueying Chonglou was startled, but he quickly came to his senses and realized that this guy who appeared here was definitely not a good person.
"Fuck, you're here to be my guide, aren't you? How dare you scold me?"
"That's different. My brothers have long known my position. I have always been calling on the elves to join the tribe. Didn't you see that my name is Rebel? I just wanted to bring the elves to join the tribe. But I didn't expect that I would rebel, but you are the one who shouts the loudest slogan of fighting to the end every day, but I didn't expect that you would come to lead the way."
Xueying Chonglou remained calm, "I just know how to disguise myself. Do you think everyone is as stupid as you?"
While the two elven princes were arguing, an orc guard suddenly rushed in from outside the door.
Orc Guard: "Captain, there is an elf named Handsome Jack who wants to see you outside. He says he brings the only chance for the tribe to win."
Soon the third elf prince ran in, and the three princes looked at each other in bewilderment. The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Badao Wuqing looked at the joyful scene in front of him happily, feeling extremely proud.
This is what the people want. My great tribe has just arrived at the city gates, and even the elven royal family has prepared food and drink to welcome the royal army. So how can we lose this battle?
He was not too surprised by this situation. Historically, the elves had joined the tribe in the later period. He originally thought that due to the changes in history, this matter would be aborted. He was still thinking about how to recruit a few traitors.
But I didn't expect that someone from the elf players would come and join me.
"Okay, everyone. There's no need to argue. We all have the same goal. I agree with your ideas. It's time for the elves to join the big family of the tribe.
I understand your requirements. It's just money, power and authority. I can give you all of them.
But now it is a buyer's market after all. It only takes one person to destroy the rune barrier. If the three of you come together to seek cooperation, I can't give you three rewards.
How about this, after the deal is done, each of you will get one million, and I'll give you some of the water from the Sunwell. As for who will be the Elf King, you three can discuss it among yourselves, or you can just learn from the princes of Alterac and set up a Princes' Council.
Of course, if you don't want to, I won't force you. If someone quits, the benefits will naturally go to the remaining people. Who among you is interested in taking this job?"
The price was cut by half. The three princes looked at each other in silence. It was really like this - one prince carried water to drink, two princes lifted water to drink, and the third prince had no water to drink.
If there is only one person to be a guide, he will definitely make a random offer. Now, to be a guide, you have to compete for the position, which is a bit troublesome.
Xueying Chonglou sighed, hooked his finger, and motioned for the two to come over to discuss it.
The three princes gathered together, and Xueying Chonglou whispered, "I say, why not do this..." His voice became smaller and smaller, and his two cheap brothers were just about to move closer to hear more clearly.
Xueying Chonglou suddenly flew up, swung out two scimitars, and a sharp white light suddenly flashed.
Hero skill——Death Ring Dance!
Two heads flew up directly.
-7852 (critical hit)!
-7983 (critical hit)!
It was bad luck for these two people, because they were magic professions and had low defense. In addition, they came to negotiate and were not on guard. They were talking to their brothers, so they were killed in one move.
Xueying Chonglou fell back to the ground, turned around and looked at Badao Wuqing, shook off the blood beads on the two scimitars, and said calmly: "Now, can we have a good talk - Your Excellency the Great Chief."
Badao Wuqing was also shocked, wow - what a ruthless guy, he kills people just like that.
He was also a smart man. As soon as he saw the situation, he knew that there was no chance to bargain hard.
He couldn't help but smile, "Guess what, I think the three conditions you just mentioned are very reasonable. I agree. As long as you destroy the rune barrier, I will immediately repay you 10 million.
As long as you capture Silvermoon City, you will have 5% of the water from the Sunwell. As for the Elf King, you will be the Elf King after the war, but you have to make sure the Sun King dies."
"Don't worry, I will send my father off."
"That's settled then. I'll leave it to you."
Xueying Chonglou: "Boss Badao , what are you talking about? This is my honor. After all, blood elves should belong to the tribe."
As the two were talking, the guard came to report that another visitor had arrived.
This time, it was a group of trolls who came, led by Zul'jin, the leader of the Amani trolls.
The trolls can be considered the old enemy of the elves. The two races have been fighting for thousands of years. The Amani trolls once established a powerful empire, but since they were defeated by the coalition of elves and humans three thousand years ago, they have been getting weaker day by day. Now they can only huddle in the ancient troll city of Zul'Aman, and almost all of their outer territories have been lost.
Now that he heard that the orcs were attacking Silvermoon City, he immediately ran over to join them.
Ruthless Blade welcomes the Amani trolls to join. Although there are trolls in the Horde, they are all small tribes recruited from Stranglethorn Vale. They cannot be compared with the trolls of Zul'Aman whose ancestors were wealthy.
A tall troll chief walked in and immediately became alert when he saw the Blood Shadow Tower.
Ba Dao Wu Qing (Horde Chieftain): "Don't be nervous Zul'jin. This elven prince is our ally, just like you."
Zul'jin looked at the Blood Shadow Tower vigilantly, then glanced at the two corpses on the ground and nodded without comment.
He bowed respectfully to Ba Dao Wu Qing
Zul'jin (Chieftain of the Amani Trolls): "Great Chieftain, the Amani Trolls and the elves have been enemies for thousands of years. If you are against the elves, we are willing to join the Horde, but after defeating the elves, the Dark Forest must be assigned to our troll clan."
Xueying Chonglou sneered with disdain. It was hilarious that these ugly trolls dared to come and grab territory.
Although he chose to betray, Xueying Chonglou does not intend to be a weak leader. The Horde cannot defeat them, so how can you, a bunch of trolls, turn the tables?
The princes and princesses of Quel'Thalas would kill trolls as a weekly routine when they had nothing to do. Several troll bosses had died at their hands, so they had a natural psychological advantage over the trolls.
Blood Shadow Chonglou (Prince of Silvermoon City): "The Dark Forest is the territory of Quel'Thalas. There is no room for negotiation. If you want the Dark Forest, bring your troops and take it."
Zul'jin (Chieftain of the Amani Trolls): "Don't think I'm afraid of you pointy-eared elves. If it weren't for the help of your human allies, the elves would have been killed by us Amani Trolls long ago. Now that we don't have the help of the Alliance, you elves had better stay in this forest. Only in this way can you survive."
Blood Shadow Chonglou (Prince of Silvermoon City): "I don't need any help to deal with you trash. Times have changed. Zul'jin, the Amani Empire has long been destroyed, and now only you are a bunch of pathetic remnants. Even if you gather all your people, it will be meaningless. Otherwise, why have you done nothing for the past few months, huddled in Zul'Aman waiting for destruction?
If the Horde hadn't come, would you have dared to leave that city? Don't fool yourself, troll."
Regarding the dispute between trolls and elves, Badao Wuqing naturally leans towards the side of the elves. It's because the trolls have joined the Horde. Although they are jungle trolls from the Gurubashi clan and are not of the same species as the forest trolls, the troll race was not considered popular.
The only useful thing about the Amani trolls is their 100,000 troops. Although the troops are not a small number, what the tribe lacks the least is warriors.
In comparison, the elves are very important to him, as they are the future face of the tribe.
With the elves as an optional race, the number of tribal adventurers has absolutely skyrocketed.
Ba Dao Wu Qing (Horde Chieftain): "Zul'jin, don't be ungrateful. The elves are right. This world is ruled by strength. If your warriors are as brave as you say, you can take back the territory with your strength. Why bother asking the Horde for help?
But I am merciful, I can give you part of the territory, but now the elves will also join the tribe, you can't take back all the territory."
Badao Wuqing took the map and without further ado, drew a line on it.
"The Darkwater River is the boundary. The forests on the north bank of the river belong to the Amani trolls, and the forests on the south bank of the river belong to the elves.
Looking at the distribution on the map, Zul'jin nodded reluctantly. Previously, the Amani trolls were surrounded and beaten by the elves and humans, and had been compressed into a small area near Zul'Aman.
Now that we have opened up two-thirds of the territory at once, we can finally take a breath.
As for the remaining territory, we’ll talk about it later.
"If that is the case, we Amani trolls will send 30,000 warriors to fight for the tribe."
Ba Dao Wu Qing (chief of the tribe): "We will launch the attack tomorrow. Lead your warriors to join us here as soon as possible. Prince Xueying Chonglou, the rune barrier is now in your hands."
The next day, when the tribe launched another attack, the elven wizards who relied on the rune barrier for defense were horrified to find that the orcs easily crossed the boundary of the barrier.
They tried to activate the barrier, but nothing happened.
Faced with the overwhelming orc army, these mages were so scared that they had to flee and return to Silvermoon City to report to the Sun King.
"What? The rune barrier was destroyed. What's going on?"
The Sun King was extremely shocked and furious. Although Silvermoon City had strong defenses, the rune barrier was unpredictable. He did not expect that it would be broken in just three days.
The mage who reported the situation had a sad face. "Your Majesty, we tried to reactivate the rune barrier before we left, but there was no response. Someone destroyed the barrier stone of the rune barrier."
The Sun King felt a chill in his heart. The barrier stones were all located inside the barrier. The ones who could destroy the barrier stones must be the elves inside the barrier.
Could it be that there is a traitor in Quel'Thalas?
Xueying Chonglou (Prince of Silvermoon City): "Father, I think this must be the work of a traitor."
"Who do you think it could be?" the Sun King asked subconsciously.
Xueying Chonglou said decisively: "Except for our Sun Royal Family, everyone else is a suspect."
This does make some sense. As the rulers of Silvermoon City and the biggest vested interests, the Sun Royal Family is the only group that is unlikely to betray.
The princes and princesses also nodded in agreement.
The Sun King also thought it made sense, but it was as good as saying nothing. There were so many mages and aristocratic factions in Silvermoon City, and many people had access to the rune stones. It was impossible to investigate at this time.
The only thing he could do now was to defend the city, but he had to be on guard against those nobles. Currently, only his sons and daughters were absolutely reliable.
He looked at the elf princes and princesses around him and thought to himself.
Little did he know that his eldest son was already ready to take over.
Solanlian (Grand Astrologer): "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The magic army of our elves has been ready for battle. Even if those barbaric orcs have a million troops, they can't break through our defenses."
