Full health is the kill threshold, no matter if you're a god or a demon!

Wu Zhan knew perfectly well that Ye Jielina's attitude meant she was speaking on speakerphone in the conference room. He immediately spoke:

"Now you know how to talk properly? Little Ye, I'm not looking down on you, but with your methods, you'll be stuck in this wretched place forever. For the sake of our past relationship, I'll give you face and the council a way out—I'll take the new recruits away from Azure City, but the other Dragon Kingdom players, unless they voluntarily come with me, none of you are allowed to move! Otherwise, I'll immediately send Azure City to its doom! Just you wait and see!"

After saying that, he immediately cut off the communication.

The group of people all looked at Wu Zhan.

Sun Yao looked shocked: "Boss, you really planted bombs under the city?"

Wu Zhan glanced at him sideways: "What do you think?"

Sun Yao scratched his head: "So, does it exist... or not...?"

Wu Zhan snorted: "Guess."

Liu Nian silently pondered Wu Zhan's series of actions. Looking at Wu Zhan's calm eyes, he immediately understood.

This wasn't an impulsive act. Although it might seem like a spiteful outburst on the surface, Wu Zhan did it on purpose—to take this opportunity to smoothly separate the newcomers from Azure Town.

This was a precise cut, a strategic and proactive withdrawal.

It wasn't that they drove away Wu Zhan; it was that Wu Zhan looked down on this wretched place.

The newcomers' association will focus on the Heart of Gears Prince City, the Ruins of Ascalon, and the future Dragon City.

I just wonder if those members of the Blue Council will regret it to the core when they find out in the future.

Zhao Xinchun frowned and said, "Boss, isn't this too radical? Humanity on Earth is already weak and isolated; if we split apart further..."

Wu Zhan interrupted her: "Ahem, my problem, my old habit has resurfaced. So we absolutely have to get this city-building order! I've already bragged about it, I can't let them laugh at me!"

After a pause, he said in the guild channel: "Pack your things. All new members of the guild, assemble at the abandoned mine in the west of the city within one hour."

Then, Wu Zhan said to the four people beside him, "Summon your mounts. We're going to leave this place in style! Next time, they'll be begging us to come back!"

"Roar—!" With a deep and majestic roar that seemed to come from the ancient wilderness, Liu Nian's [Steel Jaw Tyrannosaurus Rex] made its debut!

The massive body, constructed from a dark alloy skeleton, exuded an oppressive aura, and its scarlet electronic eyes scanned the surroundings, causing nearby players to gasp in shock.

Immediately afterwards, Wu Zhan's [Earthshaking Rhino] landed heavily like a mobile fortress, making a dull impact sound;

Zhao Xinchun's [Mechanical Leopard] leaped out silently; Sun Yao's [Burning Lizard] roared with heat from its furnace on its back, radiating scorching air; Chen Suan's [Healing Wind Goat] stood gracefully, exuding a tranquil aura of life.

Five epic mounts, each with a distinct style yet equally cool and stylish, appeared simultaneously, instantly igniting the entire plaza!

Exclamations, envious screams, and incredulous discussions surged forth like a tide; the visual impact was far more powerful than any words!

However, this was only the first wave of shock!

Just as most Western players were still basking in the false joy of "getting rid of trouble," and some Chinese players were worried about their uncertain future, an even more explosive piece of news struck like a bolt from the blue, stunning everyone.

It's unclear who leaked the screenshots of top-tier equipment from the Gearheart Royal City Shop that Wu Zhan had previously shared in the guild channel, along with several distant photos of the sky and magnificent buildings in Gearheart, all to the Blue Star faction channel!

The players were immediately in an uproar.

[Breaking News! The martial arts team has broken through the blockade and arrived at the level 100 gnome capital city, 'Heart of Gears'!]

Epic mounts, mythical gear... While we're still fighting pigmen for food, others have already entered a new world!

Who is blocking our future? A detailed look at the three major sins of the Blue Council!

These topics, coupled with irrefutable screenshots, immediately ignited the entire Blue Star player community!

Those accusations that Wu Zhan "angered the ratmen" and "sabotaged the overall situation" now appear so pale and laughable in the face of irrefutable facts, and are even filled with the sour smell of jealousy!

A level 100 main city?! How did they do that?!

"My God! Those items... I've never even seen a single Mythic item before, and they actually..."

"What is the Azure Council doing? They haven't even broken through a level 50 area in six months! Meanwhile, the Martial Warriors have already found a level 100 main city!"

"Just because Wu Zhan found a way out, they have to be expelled? What kind of logic is that?"

"We regret Speaker Charles's sacrifice, but how can this be blamed on Wu Zhan? It was clearly your own leak of information and incompetent command!"

"We demand an explanation! The Azure Council must apologize for its decision to expel the armed combat team!"

……

Public opinion instantly reversed, with an overwhelming wave of doubt and anger surging towards the Blue Council.

Many people also posted pictures of the five people riding their mounts around the small blue town on the channel.

Those lawmakers who had previously stirred up trouble were now speechless. Faced with overwhelming evidence, any defense seemed powerless.

Yelena quickly contacted Wu Zhan again, her tone complicated and clearly flustered: "Wu Zhan, you...you planned this all along? You did it on purpose?"

Wu Zhan coldly replied to the communicator with just two words: "Sabi." Then he hung up again.

The Azure Council is now in a difficult position, and in order to maintain its meager authority, it has no choice but to grit its teeth and persevere.

One councilor argued irrationally in the channel: "So what if they find a high-level city? They don't have their own player city! Unless they can survive a single death, where will they respawn after they die? They'll still have to go back to Azure Town! Then let's see how they beg us!"

These near-cursing remarks further fueled public outrage.

The comments started getting out of control again:

"Think about it, this city was built by Wu Zhan, and he made a great sacrifice for it! Are we going to drive out a true hero?"

"I feel deeply saddened. We should welcome back Wu Zhan and let him lead us again, dissolving the incompetent council!!"

"Dissolve the council! Welcome back Wu Zhan!"

……

Wu Zhan remained unconcerned about all of this.

He took advantage of the backlash from public opinion to begin his next move.

Half an hour later, in the west of the city, in an abandoned mine.

When Wu Zhan and Liu Nian, along with three others, arrived, the main members of the guild had already arrived one after another.

This was Liu Nian's first time participating in a guild activity. He followed Wu Zhan and exchanged brief greetings with the others after being introduced by Sun Yao and Chen Suan. The others then distributed the batch of equipment they had purchased.

Just then, Wu Zhan walked towards a man who had been standing silently in the crowd—Wang Mu, currently the strongest player in the guild.

He wore a set of mithril heavy armor with silver trim and carvings, with a paladin's one-handed hammer that gleamed faintly at his waist, and insignia symbolizing protection and oaths engraved on his shoulder armor.

Despite his heavy armor, he stood tall and straight, like a silent, unyielding shield.

"Wang Mu, I'm giving you a task." Wu Zhan's expression was solemn. "You and Sun Yao will temporarily withdraw from the Newcomer Guild. You will establish a secondary guild called [Dragon Soaring]."