Chapter 86: The Arrow is Notched!

On the forum, Xilin was intensifying his overview of the current situation in the Middle Garden, encouraging several netizens to analyze what Gilgamesh was truly plotting.

After all, three heads are better than one, especially when the forum is populated with hidden masters like fish crossing a river. The path to legend is something everyone builds together!

“Isn’t Gilgamesh the protagonist of the world? By that logic, Xilin, you seem to be the villain boss. Are you really going to take that road until nightfall?” one netizen advised.

Those who can achieve great things inevitably possess an indomitable spirit, so Xilin ignored the suggestion to throw in the towel.

Another user provided a serious analysis: “As far as we know, the Alliance boasts over a hundred top legendary powerhouses who are rapidly melding their strengths in the legendary realm, aiming to set an unparalleled formation to kill Gilgamesh in one blow! Even if Gilgamesh evades this attack, he is likely to be severely injured.

The known legendary strongmen from the Sumerian Dynasty consist of three: one being Gilgamesh and the other two are legendary beings he forcibly subjugated.

Besides top-tier powers, the Saint level also favors the Alliance. This time, the Alliance has at least a million elite soldiers, while Sumeria only has 600,000, though their soldier quality is evidently superior!

After all, they’ve been fighting continuously since childhood. If it comes down to a military contest, I think Sumeria has a better shot!”

Hearing this expert analyze both sides’ military strength and lay out the numbers, everyone suddenly understood. On the surface, the Alliance held significant high-level advantages, but who knows what hidden trump cards the legendary king Gilgamesh might have?

Everyone began to sift through the collected legends of Gilgamesh, from the omens of his birth to slaying fierce beasts and forging the Disruptor Sword, which standardly defines a legendary hero protagonist.

After becoming a legend, every strike he made was a quick kill against other Saints, even dodging sneak attacks from others wielding artifacts without ever taking them seriously.

There is remarkably little material documenting Gilgamesh after he became a legend!

The fact is, before the path of legends was established, no other powerhouse could contend with him! The few battle records available are merely from one-hit kills, providing no true reference value!” Considering Gilgamesh’s history, it’s clear he is arrogant and self-important; it’s not surprising he’d take the initiative to attack. The only uncertain factor is his actual strength!

“Aren’t protagonists typically capable of challenging opponents above their level? With the help of artifacts, Gilgamesh could probably take on ten opponents effortlessly. I just wonder if he could handle a hundred opponents of the same rank. (dog head image)”

“What I’m worried about is that by refining the path of legends, we’ve allowed several top Saints to level up, bridging the power gap with Gilgamesh, but there’s no wall without a crack. Gilgamesh is sure to be aware of the legendary realm; who knows what kind of domain he might unleash!”

Many felt a chill in their hearts, and Xilin frowned. A genius like Gilgamesh could likely reverse-engineer any situation just by observing its general outline.

While it may be difficult for others to break through along their path, enhancing oneself is generally quite simple!” So, does this mean Gilgamesh has leveled up again?”

“The arrow is notched, and it must be fired! We can’t hesitate just because he has put up a front. It would be better to surrender early than to hesitate!”

For the time being, the only option is to set up a formation immediately and use artifacts to severely injure Gilgamesh, keeping him unable to interfere with the battlefield!

If that’s the case, he’ll be just a single isolated figure, making it hard for him to accomplish anything significant!”

Xilin made up his mind and quickly logged back in to arrange the battle!

Powerful artifacts were summoned from various places, as the million-strong coalition practiced daily on the coast where massive ships were rapidly being constructed.

These warships were a staggering 300 meters long, with their prows carved into fierce beast heads. This was not just for looks—it carried the legendary power of giant beasts, with intricate magical arrays inscribed underneath.

Though technological limits prevented the manufacture of powerful artillery, the magical cannons made from various precious materials like emeralds had breathtaking strength! Each vessel was equipped with such an astonishingly expensive magical cannon—a moveable yet fixed small magical array!

The hundred legends present were all renowned powerhouses on the continent, gathered here to meld their strengths and establish the Hundred Saints’ Absolute Formation.

“Xilin, there’s a legendary archer rumored to be your old acquaintance, who wants to meet you,” a beautiful woman approached to remind Xilin who was on patrol.

“Old acquaintance? Could it be him?” Xilin frowned but quickly recalled who it was as he hurried forward.

“It’s really you!”

Xilin embraced Obi heavily. “You’re now famous as the legendary archer in the Middle Garden! They say under usual circumstances, you could even claim to be the top archer among humans if not for your cultivation limits!”

Xilin couldn’t help but feel emotional. Over the years, most of the remaining players he knew were familiar faces; they had all added each other as friends on the forum. Yet, the Middle Garden was vast, and players couldn’t just travel thousands of miles to meet friends; everyone had their own careers to tend to.

“Haha!” Obi laughed, “You’re doing great! You’re now the top player. Who in the entire human race of the Middle Garden doesn’t know about the leader of the Xilin Alliance!”

Indeed, among the remaining players, Xilin was currently the most powerful and well-known! Xilin shook his head, saying, “You know, even though I seem strong now, it still feels like a castle in the air. As long as Gilgamesh is alive, I can never have peace!”

When Gilgamesh was brought up, Obi’s expression became serious. “To speak honestly, regarding this strongest ruler who’s half-god and half-human, even if you can break the Qina Sea defense line and injure Gilgamesh badly this time, I truly believe you might not be able to win in the end! As long as such a person is not killed in one blow, he will surely return with overwhelming strength!”

At that moment, Xilin had sent the others away; it was just the two of them engaged in a private conversation. Hearing Obi’s warning, Xilin’s expression became solemn. He shook his head thoughtfully: “Am I unaware of Gilgamesh’s fearsome nature? But letting go of my lifelong efforts is simply unacceptable!”

He gazed seriously at Obi, asking, “What do you think the game ‘World Tree’ means for us players? Is the Middle Garden world really just a game? We’ve spent far more time in this world than on Earth!”

Once the words escaped, Obi fell silent. “Indeed, we’ve spent more time here in Hill Great World compared to Earth. Many say the game ‘All Worlds’ is a second life.

But only those who truly enter this world understand—we’re living our lives! I’ve woken up countless times in dreams, often believing I’m a native of the Middle Garden, merely pausing on Earth for a brief moment. I love this world deeply, cherish its land! I also care for its people, the humans, and other races—each one is a real being with flesh and blood! This all deeply entices me!”

Xilin smiled, saying, “It seems that you and I share the same thoughts, or rather, all the players still alive are utterly entranced by this authentic game. It is precisely because of this that I cannot give up; I must not let down those who follow me!”

Obi continued to advise, “What if it becomes truly irreversible in the future? You should at least prepare an escape route. The world of the Middle Garden is vast, and Hill Great World is even larger! As long as we preserve our lives, we need not worry about not finding resources! You don’t have to tread the path of domination; perhaps other roads will lead to significant achievements and rewards!”

This time Xilin shook his head firmly, “If that day ever comes, I will die alongside my city and companions!”