Outside the base.
Thousands of people from various large and small factions from all over the world had gathered.
Faced with the interrogations from these factions, the Saudi royal guards felt considerable pressure, worried that these individuals might cause trouble. After all, everyone present was a desperado who lived life on the edge, and if pushed too far, they might attempt to force their way in.
"Please, everyone, remain calm!"
Just then, the High Priest, clad in a white gauze dress, appeared. She gracefully descended from her vehicle. Her exquisite beauty was met with a calm and collected demeanor amidst the thousands of formidable figures from various factions.
"The ruins are about to open. On behalf of the Saudi royal family, I permit you all to enter the ruins."
The High Priest exuded an aura of sanctity, which seemed to pacify the fierce individuals considerably. However, someone couldn't help but ask, "Is the Saudi royal family truly willing to give up these ruins? Is there some kind of trap involved?"
The High Priest smiled faintly and addressed the crowd, "Since everyone has come for the ruins, you must also understand that opportunity is accompanied by danger. Therefore, the royal family cannot guarantee your safety." Her words made it clear that while there might not be a trap, there would certainly be dangers within the ruins. To reap benefits, one must bear certain risks!
The hardened individuals present had all taken lives and brushed shoulders with death, so almost everyone understood this principle. Soon, no one said anything further, their gazes fixed hopefully on the base gates, awaiting the opening of the ruins. The primary objective for most was simply wealth! As for the dangers within the ruins, they paid little mind. After all, what did they do in their daily lives that wasn't dangerous?
However, at this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Why are even people from China's Dragon Group here? Don't you have border duties to attend to?"
"It's you, Dalby!" Behind Ye Cangtian, Mu Chenglong glared at a gang leader opposite him, his brow furrowed. It was a mercenary organization called 'Wild Wolf,' which had appeared multiple times on the border, leading to several encounters. This individual, Dalby, was no simple man. Although the Wild Wolf mercenary group had suffered significant losses in their past encounters, Mu Chenglong's side had also lost a team member. Seeing this guy and the Wild Wolf mercenary group now, Mu Chenglong clenched his fists but ultimately restrained himself, stopping several enraged team members behind him. While the Wild Wolf mercenary group was not a major threat, with so many factions present, it was difficult to guarantee that there weren't others harboring animosity towards China's Dragon Group. If a fight were to break out, they could very well face targeting from all sides.
However, just as Mu Chenglong was preparing to swallow his pride, Ye Cangtian looked up at the leader of the Wild Wolf mercenary group named Dalby and slowly walked over. He approached the man and asked with a smile, "Wild Wolf mercenary group? What's your ranking in the Mercenary Alliance?"
Dalby was taken aback and frowned, but he still let out a cold snort, "My Wild Wolf ranks eighteenth in the Mercenary Alliance. What are you going to do about it?"
Ye Cangtian smiled and shook his head. Just as Dalby sneered, Ye Cangtian suddenly moved with lightning speed, drawing close and delivering a swift slap.
"Slap!" The crisp sound echoed, and the surroundings instantly fell silent. Five bright red handprints instantly appeared on Dalby's face, leaving him somewhat stunned. He looked at Ye Cangtian and angrily asked, "Why did you hit me?"
It was only then that the other members of the Wild Wolf mercenary group reacted, drawing their guns and pointing them at Ye Cangtian. Ye Cangtian showed no fear and sneered, "Wild Wolf mercenary group, you can't even break into the top ten of the Mercenary Alliance. Do you have the right to speak in front of so many major factions?"
Dalby's expression turned ugly. You hit me for that? If he didn't regain some face now, how could he continue to operate in the mercenary world? So Dalby gritted his teeth and roared, "You're seeking death! Do you really think your China Dragon Group is invincible? Try hitting me again, my Wild Wolf..."
"Slap!" "Slap, slap..." Several more slaps were delivered to Dalby. Ye Cangtian then withdrew his hand and muttered, "This is the first time I've encountered such a request." Dalby was dumbfounded, his cheeks swollen like a pig's head. The members of the Wild Wolf mercenary group behind him held their guns tightly but appeared somewhat helpless.
Dalby's intention was simple. His Wild Wolf mercenary group had operated along the Chinese border multiple times and had suffered many losses at the hands of China's Dragon Group, harboring resentment. Now, encountering someone from China's Dragon Group here, he thought it was an opportunity to wash away the shame. At least, being away from China, they would be less intimidated by the Dragon Group. Furthermore, he wasn't the only one among the present factions who held a grudge against China's Dragon Group. He had assumed people from China's Dragon Group wouldn't make a move, but he hadn't expected this...
Ye Cangtian smiled at him, "You assumed I wouldn't dare to stir up trouble, right? Did you really think all these factions here would stand up for your Wild Wolf mercenary group?" The surrounding factions looked over, remaining silent, adopting a "wait and see" attitude. Dalby's expression turned grim. Now he understood that the surrounding factions would not stand up for the Wild Wolf mercenary group. The goals of those factions were the ruins, and until the ruins opened, they likely had no interest in dealing with China's Dragon Group.
Ye Cangtian looked at him with a smile, as if at a clown, his lips curling slightly in a soft chuckle. "By the way, you probably don't know yet. My name is Ye Cangtian. Not only am I from China's Dragon Group, but I am also the Noah King, specially appointed by the Saudi royal family! You can shoot me dead, and perhaps the Saudi royal family might change its mind and not share the ruins!"
Upon hearing this, Dalby's expression changed slightly. This person was actually the Noah King of the Saudi royal family? Looking around, many major factions showed no surprise, clearly already aware of this. This made Dalby somewhat dejected. No wonder those factions with grudges against China had remained silent; they already knew this information. Dalby, who had been filled with resentment and anger, now dared not engage in conflict with China's Dragon Group. He was certain that if his Wild Wolf mercenary group dared to make a move, the surrounding major factions would immediately move to destroy them. A mercenary organization ranked eighteenth probably wouldn't be of much concern to many factions.
Dalby broke out in a cold sweat and gestured to his subordinates, signaling them to lower their guns, which they nervously did. Dalby felt a pang of anxiety, worried that the other party might seize this opportunity to eliminate the Wild Wolf mercenary group. However, Ye Cangtian couldn't be bothered with him. After glancing at the other factions, he turned and walked towards the base.
Mu Chenglong and his team members had complex expressions, also surprised that Ye Cangtian had stepped forward to defend them. Xu Shi'an exclaimed gleefully, "That was truly satisfying! Look at those so-called major factions, they didn't even dare to make a peep. Mu Chenglong, my brother-in-law stepped up for you guys. Don't you have any response?"
Mu Chenglong's team members were still somewhat resentful, but after giving Ye Cangtian a deep look, Mu Chenglong finally sighed and said, "Thank you!" Seeing their captain compromise, the others could only quietly express their gratitude. Ye Cangtian didn't seem to mind, simply smiling, "It wasn't just to vent your anger. This guy targeting you is also targeting the entire Dragon Group. If we don't show them who's boss, do they really think our China Dragon Group is to be trifled with?" Of course, it was also to deter the various factions, lest some individuals deliberately target the Dragon Group after entering the ruins.
Just then, the High Priest's voice came from within the base.
"The ruins have been opened. All parties may enter in an orderly fashion!"