After some time, Chen Xiaoyan finally understood that these people were not here to cause trouble; on the contrary, they came to thank them.
After all, the Tianxiang players had saved thousands of lives this time.
Once these people recovered, they immediately returned home and brought their families to express their gratitude.
“You don’t have to go to such lengths. Saving lives and healing the wounded is the very duty of the Tianxiang Sect.”
“The fairies need not mind, but we cannot forget that a life-saving grace can never be fully repaid. These small gifts may seem insignificant to the fairies, but they represent our heartfelt thanks.”
“Yes, if one could forget a life-saving grace, what would be the difference between them and beasts?”
“The gifts are humble; please accept them, fairies.”
Looking out, there were over ten thousand commoners holding all kinds of tokens of appreciation.
Eggs, fruits, jade carvings, and even noisy chickens, ducks, and geese.
This scene reminded Chen Xiaoyan of the soldiers of Hua Kingdom in reality.
They, too, served the people and the country with such respect and moved so many.
“Waaah, I feel like crying again, what do I do?”
“Hold it in.”
“These commoner NPCs are really adorable. From now on, let’s not harm them.”
“Agreed. If we ever find out some idiot is harming the commoner NPCs for no reason, we’ll definitely oppose it.”
“Right, cut off his milk supply!”
Chen Xiaoyan overheard their chatter and couldn’t help but laugh and cringe.
Cut off his milk supply?
That’s brutal.
But, I support it.
“Boss Xiaoyan, do we accept them?”
They looked at Chen Xiaoyan, wanting her to make the call.
After this whole experience, the Tianxiang players had gradually formed a faction led by Chen Xiaoyan herself.
Except for those few Tianxiang players from Wushuang Tower.
“If you want it, take it. It’s not the real world, why be so sensitive?”
“That’s true.”
“What about roasting those chickens and ducks?”
“Good idea.”
Dozens of green eyes immediately turned toward the poultry.
The birds immediately began to struggle wildly, sensing the murderous intent of these foodies.
“Stop! Do we even have any seasoning? How can we make it taste good like this?”
“Uh… maybe we shouldn’t?”
The food lovers looked regretfully at the poultry and reluctantly turned their gaze away.
Fruits and hot pancakes were the only options left.
In the end, most chose fruits; a few picked pancakes.
It was already past noon.
Although the game had no hunger mechanic and they didn’t feel hungry, habitually they began to eat.
Unfortunately, the game’s food only provided flavor, not fullness.
“We’ve accepted everyone’s kindness. The food tastes good. Let’s all head back; we still need to leave the city. Don’t block the way.”
Leave the city?
The commoners immediately understood their intention.
Without any organizer, they willingly cleared the path.
“Fairies, although our strength is limited, we want to help.”
“Yes, we’re not afraid of fighting monsters.”
It wasn’t that they weren’t afraid; having the Tianxiang players as healers gave them courage.
“What do we need you for? Demon-slaying and protecting the Dao is the responsibility of sect disciples. Even if we all die, it’s not your concern. And the soldiers of the Great Song, everyone, go back.”
“Then we wish the fairies a safe return.”
“Safe return.”
“Thank you.”
Chen Xiaoyan nodded in acknowledgment.
Under the gaze of over ten thousand commoners, some usually mischievous Tianxiang players suddenly grew serious, radiating an aura of high-level cultivators.
Others waved farewell to the commoners as they left.
As for the so-called aloof fairy persona?
Nonsense! We’re just ordinary players, not real fairies who don’t eat the mortal dust.
Outside the city gates
Players from the seven major sects—Shushan, Zhenwu, Shence Mansion, Tang Sect, Yihua Palace, Shaolin, and Shenquan Sect—had already gathered, forming seven phalanxes.
The eldest disciples, wearing golden and radiant titles, stood in front of their formations.
This was not a battle between guilds, but a war between races.
The grudges between guilds were temporarily set aside.
Of course, this wasn’t by their own choice, but orders from the elders of each sect.
Because none wanted to lose face before other sects.
Among them, the Shushan phalanx was the largest, with over ten thousand players densely packed, the end of the formation invisible to the eye.
Shaolin was the smallest, with about two thousand.
The others: Shence Mansion had eight thousand; Zhenwu six thousand; Tang Sect six thousand; Yihua Palace five thousand; Shenquan Sect three thousand.
If all players were online, the numbers would increase by about ten thousand more.
“Ahhh! Why doesn’t this game have a screenshot function? Such a grand scene and no photo to remember it by, sigh.”
“The eldest disciple is so cool, look at that dazzling title.”
“They’re capable; we ordinary players don’t stand a chance.”
“Wow, so many of us, are we going to bulldoze through the Endless Demon Domain?”
“Brother, how do you plan to push? Using your iron head?”
“Haha, with a single AoE skill, we can wipe you all out, believe it or not?”
“Tianxiang players are coming.”
At the city gate, Chen Xiaoyan led ninety Tianxiang players out.
Not realizing before, but once they came out—wow—they startled everyone.
Tens of thousands of eyes immediately focused on them, the pressure suffocating.
Even Chen Xiaoyan almost couldn’t handle it, let alone the others.
“So many people are watching us, what do we do? I’m so nervous.”
“My legs feel weak.”
“I’m so nervous I want to go to the bathroom.”
“Stay cool.”
“Xiaoyan, look at the titles above the other sects’ eldest disciples. They’re so bright!”
Bugs whispered to Chen Xiaoyan.
Reaching the center of each phalanx, Chen Xiaoyan noticed that the other sects’ eldest disciples all had titles above their heads—Eldest Disciple titles.
She then remembered the time-limited title in her backpack.
She hurriedly opened her backpack and clicked to equip it.
【Tianxiang Eldest Disciple】
Chen Xiaoyan, Lv.18.
Since the title was fixed above the head and moved with her, she herself couldn’t see the effect.
But seeing the other eldest disciples’ title effects, hers should be the same.
A golden, shining nameplate.
“Bugs, does my title look the same as theirs?”
“Yeah, it’s exactly the same,” Bugs said, eyes filled with envy.
This title effect was impressive, edged with golden flowing clouds.
Wearing it while walking around was incredibly satisfying.
“At this moment, approaching us is the Tianxiang sister phalanx. Everyone, let’s cheer!”
“She’s coming, she’s coming, and she’s bringing the healer squad!”
“Come, let’s salute the Tianxiang sister phalanx!”
“Attention! Salute!!!”
Some playful players immediately stomped their feet and saluted them.
“Hahaha, I’m dying laughing, the so-called Tianxiang sister phalanx.”
“Being a joker is fun; being a joker forever is even better.”
Chen Xiaoyan gave those jokers a black look.
Damn it, I’ll remember these idiots. Later, I’ll cut off their milk supply and make sure they regret it.