As soon as the call connected, an angry voice came from the other end.
"My son's revenge is yet to be fulfilled. You failed to kill Zero, so why are you calling me now?"
Facing Inoue Amano's scolding, Xu Aiguo could only smile apologetically. "Amano-kun, I really tried my best. But Zero's strength is simply too overwhelming. Moreover, he's now a well-known figure in Dragon Nation, admired by the entire nation. I truly can't deal with him..."
Pausing briefly, Xu Aiguo continued, "However, while I can't handle Zero, I've now found an opportunity to weaken Dragon Nation's overall combat power."
"Compared to killing Zero, wouldn't this be more valuable?"
Hearing this, Inoue Amano, who was about to hang up, seemed slightly intrigued. "What opportunity?"
"Dragon Nation's main guild, [Empire], is planning to raid a dungeon tonight at 7 PM. All the participants will be the core elders of the guild. If we seize this chance to wipe them out, we can directly cripple the entire Empire Guild."
Inoue Amano finally revealed a sinister smile. "Yoshi! This would be like delivering a heavy blow straight to Dragon Nation's heart, leaving you severely wounded."
Xu Aiguo chuckled slyly. "That's why I said this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"Amano-kun, if you could give me a bit more funding, I'll strengthen my dark forces. Tonight, I'll personally lead them to annihilate all the elders of the Empire Guild."
Inoue Amano said, "Don't mess this up. I'll personally arrange this operation."
"Rest assured, after it's done, you won't be left out of the benefits."
Xu Aiguo was puzzled. "But you're in Eastern Nation. How will you arrange this?"
Inoue Amano replied, "That's not for you to worry about. I have my ways."
"Send me the coordinates of your operation tonight."
"Got it!" As Inoue Amano's loyal lapdog, Xu Aiguo obeyed without hesitation. "World 81, The Ice Abyss."
Unknowingly, night fell.
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At 7 PM.
[World 81: The Ice Abyss]
Countless professional players from higher-level worlds gathered in the safe zone [Ice Island]. They all had one goal.
[Ding~ Attention, all players: Due to the melting of glaciers south of Ice Island, the special hidden dungeon [Frozen Abyss] has been unlocked. This dungeon will be open for three hours. Players are encouraged to participate]
As the system announcement ended, the professional players waiting in the safe zone sprang into action.
"The dungeon coordinates are out—southeast! Let's move!"
Groups of players formed teams and rushed toward the activated dungeon entrance.
Meanwhile, under Xu Aiguo's leadership, the Empire Guild's raid team arrived at the dungeon location.
The team consisted of over 30 members.
Although small in number, every single one was a top-tier elder of the Empire Guild.
Some had been with the guild for over four decades, while others had been there since its founding.
With an average level of 480, their strength was among the best in the world.
Following the entrance, the team ventured into the dungeon.
Within the vast Frozen Abyss, the Empire Guild elders demonstrated their formidable power, crushing Level 500 frost beasts.
At first, everything seemed normal. Xu Aiguo led by example, fighting hard against the dungeon monsters.
But as they split up from other guild teams and entered a hidden area, suddenly—
A large group of black-clad assassins emerged from all directions.
Seeing these assassins, Xu Aiguo felt immensely proud.
These were all individuals he had salvaged from the bottom of the barrel—scum willing to do anything for money. After heavy investment, they had been forged into top-tier killers.
Moreover, Xu Aiguo had mobilized all his dark forces above Level 450 for this operation, amassing over 300 assassins.
'With a tenfold numerical advantage, can't we handle these few people? Amano-kun, even without your secret technique, I can still handle this. This time, I'll make you see my true worth!'
As someone who had served as the Empire Guild's vice president for decades, Xu Aiguo knew every detail about the elders—who was a pervert, who skipped washing their hands after using the restroom—he knew it all.
Although these elders were top-tier in strength, without the core leader, the Ice Emperor, they posed no real threat.
Xu Aiguo was confident that his assassins could deal with these old-timers.
If necessary, he would step in personally to finish them off.
At worst, he had a secret technique from Inoue Amano, specifically designed to counter these guild elders...
After all, as a Level 495 epic knight, Xu Aiguo was second only to the Ice Emperor in the guild.
His strength was even ranked in the top ten across all of Dragon Nation.
At this moment, the surrounding assassins began their attack, moving like lightning and charging forward.
"Ambush! Prepare for battle!" The Empire Guild elders drew their weapons, ready to fight.
Xu Aiguo's lips curled into a subtle smile.
He thought: Soon, he would become famous with this one battle and establish a deeper partnership with Inoue Amano.
As long as his own interests were protected, he didn't care about the rise or fall of the nation.
But just then—
BOOM!
Suddenly, an ice-blue streak of light descended from the sky, landing directly at Xu Aiguo's feet.
In the next moment, a blinding cold light radiated outward.
CRASH!
The hundreds of assassins rushing in from all directions were instantly frozen solid.
Witnessing this, the smile on Xu Aiguo's face vanished abruptly. His expression turned to shock and disbelief.
"What?"
The familiar skill effect immediately told him—this was an attack from the legendary class player, [Frost Emperor · Ice Emperor].
Turning his gaze, Xu Aiguo saw the Level 500, ninth-tier Frost Emperor dressed in ice armor, holding an ice spear, slowly approaching.
Xu Aiguo was utterly shocked.
He had personally seen the Ice Emperor leave Longcheng City in a helicopter. How could he suddenly appear here?
"Guild Leader!" All the elders present bowed respectfully upon seeing the Ice Emperor.
Xu Aiguo quickly steadied himself, forcing a calm demeanor.
Feigning composure, he asked, "Chairman Bing, why are you here? Didn't you say... you were handling matters in Beihai?"
The Ice Emperor's face remained expressionless as he looked at Xu Aiguo and said, "What's wrong, Vice President Xu? You seem surprised."
Xu Aiguo quickly replied, "Not at all! I'm just a little curious… And your timing is impeccable! We were just being ambushed by these assassins, and you showed up right on time. What a coincidence!"
"No coincidence." The Ice Emperor replied, "I came here specifically for you."
"For us?" Xu Aiguo's expression stiffened. "Chairman Bing, what do you mean by that?"
Looking at Xu Aiguo and the frozen assassins around him, the Ice Emperor calmly said, "At this point, do you still need to pretend?"
Raising his ice spear, he pointed at Xu Aiguo and the surrounding assassins.
The Ice Emperor shouted, "Take them down!"
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