### Chapter 6: One Mountain Cannot Accommodate Two Tigers
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When the Lion Demon led his army and flattened the outpost of Cold Wind City in the blink of an eye, completely annihilating the Extermination of Immortals Guild, people no longer doubted the military power of White Feather City.
The players who had previously been so nonchalant, treating this war like a game, were suddenly humbled by a certain cave-dwelling king in White Feather City. The “Five Kills Order” hung over them like Damocles’ sword, forcing these scattered troops to band together into a cohesive team.
It turns out, respect is necessary.
Once people realize that stepping back means getting killed, even sheep can turn into fearless warriors in an instant.
Just as players were passionately debating how White Feather City would wrap up this battle in a few days, an analysis thread suddenly popped up in everyone’s view:
Revealing the Truth Behind the Dispute Between White Feather City and Cold Wind City!
And a rethink on the odds of victory for both!
To those ready to tear into the title, please hang in there; you won’t regret it. It’s totally genuine and packed with information.
Previously, some players had defined the war between the two cities as an unavoidable clash of old and new productive forces, which was downright laughable.
The chasm between the slave society and the feudal society isn’t as deep as you think.
In simpler terms, a feudal society is just an advanced version of a slave society, which naturally forms once productive forces reach a certain level, without the need for any intense social upheaval.
If you want to see fierce class struggles, those only appear after the bourgeoisie steps onto the stage.
So, my definition of this war is straightforward: it’s really a clash between the original rulers of the Chaos Forest and the newly risen top demons.
One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers; that’s pretty easy to understand, right?
What that means is, Cold Wind City isn’t as weak as you all think.
There’s one key point that everyone seems to overlook.
After I got acquainted with a little NPC demon, I asked him why only White Feather City and Cold Wind City had “City” in their names, while the rest were just caves.
He said, in the monster race, only places ruled by top demons can be called cities.
Months ago, Cold Wind City was just a tiny cave dwelling, and now they dare to call themselves a city—who gave them the audacity?
The answer is obvious.
It’s highly likely that Cold Wind City has also seen the rise of a top demon, comparable to the Great King of the Split Land.
Many players may think I’m just spouting nonsense, but here’s some evidence.
These few images I captured above Thousand Bird Floating City show the tribulation scene during the night; many players thought it was just a thunderstorm and overlooked this once-in-a-millennium sight.
Look! The direction of the pillar-like lightning striking is straight towards Cold Wind City.
Just two days later, the system launched the expansion pack “Rise of the Monster Race”—talk about coincidences, right?
So, those saying White Feather City will quickly snatch victory are being overly optimistic.
Cold Wind City has its trump card,
They’re just waiting for the right opportunity.
Given the current military power comparison, the odds of both cities winning should be 70 to 30, and certainly not as skewed as the system predicts.
That’s all I have to say; over and out!
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The OP of Cold Wind City is mindlessly flapping their gums, certified!
The OP is just playing a psychological game; White Feather City’s little brothers, don’t you dare be scared!
I also saw that strange celestial phenomenon that day and found it odd. But now, looking at the OP’s analysis, it all makes sense—it was the top demon undergoing tribulation!
No wonder Cold Wind City has such swagger; with a top demon in charge, they can certainly hold their ground against White Feather City for a while.
If what the OP says is true, it’s possible the two cities will fall into a protracted tug-of-war.
Indeed, securing those system rewards isn’t an easy task. NMSL system!
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Thousand Bird Floating City, outside Hall of Heavenly Secrets.
Li Ying Tian stood outside the door with a serious expression, arms crossed behind his back, eyes glued to the crimson gate.
This was the third day he’d stood guard outside the Hall of Heavenly Secrets.
This time, even if he had to go sleepless, he was determined to see his junior sister.
After a while, a maid timidly opened the big door, barely daring to lift her head.
In Thousand Bird City, only Tan Ziyan had the gall to ignore the Sect Leader—these maids caught in the crossfire had no choice but to endure.
“Has my junior sister changed her mind?”
The maid quivered under the pressure of the Sect Leader’s aura, her voice trembling, “Elder, please go back.”
Li Ying Tian suddenly shouted towards the Hall of Heavenly Secrets, “Junior sister, your big brother has been waiting out here all day. If you don’t say a word, I won’t be leaving!”
As soon as those words left his mouth, the tired expressions of his entourage changed.
They had been hanging along with the Sect Leader and were worn out, perplexed as to why Elder Tan held such sway that even the Sect Leader had to wait outside obediently.
What was going on here?
Surely Thousand Bird City wasn’t facing another major threat, right?
Like last time when monster beasts suddenly invaded, trying to overturn the floating city?
Li Ying Tian let out a cold snort, and everyone bowed their heads, not daring to utter a word.
After a while, the crimson door opened again, and a cold, purple silhouette slowly appeared before them.
“Big Brother, come in.”
Li Ying Tian immediately felt a wave of relief.
It seemed that despite everything, Tan Ziyan would give her big brother, the Sect Leader, at least a modicum of respect.
He followed her into the main hall of the Hall of Heavenly Secrets.
His entourage, including the maid, were dismissed, leaving the hall empty save for the two of them.
Tan Ziyan looked much more haggard than the last time Li Ying Tian saw her; there were even a few faint wrinkles around her eyes.
You have to know, female cultivators take ten times more care of their appearance than male cultivators. Tan Ziyan had never appeared this unkempt in centuries.
Li Ying Tian’s heart sank.
Just a few days ago when strange phenomena had appeared above the Chaos Forest, he sensed something was off right away.
But since he was too far away, he could only suspect without confirming whether the Chaos Forest’s changes would pose a threat to Thousand Bird City.
Soon after, he felt the aura in the Hall of Heavenly Secrets becoming chaotic, almost as if its fortune was being cut off, which sent a pang of unease through him.
He was far too familiar with Tan Ziyan’s aura.
Could it be…
Was the strange phenomena really related to Thousand Bird City?
Their last in-depth conversation was about the Cold Moon Witch affair.
Could it be that this time, Thousand Bird City was about to face an even more serious threat?
At dawn, he intended to see Tan Ziyan, but this junior sister of his simply refused all visitors, turning anyone away. Even the Sect Leader didn’t change her mind.
Having no choice, he continued to wait outside, hoping to change his junior sister’s mind.
And now, he had finally achieved his goal.
Once seated, Tan Ziyan sighed, “Big Brother, why go to such lengths?
Some things are destined by the heavens; struggling against fate is a futile endeavor.”
Li Ying Tian shook his head, saying, “I believe in human effort.
Junior sister, please help your big brother just this once!
Do you really want to sit back and watch our Thousand Bird City’s millennia of foundations crumble?”
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P.S.: Please enjoy your afternoon tea snacks, dear readers.
