The Major Forces (Part 1)

I surveyed the surroundings and noticed that the auction was being held at the grand arena in Tianlong City. In the middle of the arena stood a platform, towering five meters high, with an auction table set up at the forefront. At exactly eight o'clock, Old Wine commenced the auction from atop the platform.

Before the auction table lay the VIP section, consisting of one hundred seats, all occupied by players. From where I stood, I could see that ninety percent of the players in the VIP section had not concealed their appearance. The VIPs exuded an air of confidence and arrogance, emanating an imposing presence. Each and every one of them was outstanding, demonstrating their wealth and power.

As I gazed around the arena, I could see that the audience was full of players, their dark masses mixed together in a tumultuous, yet spectacular scene. It was apparent that, aside from admiring the exceptional equipment displayed next to the auction table, the players in the audience were envious and in awe of those seated in the VIP section.

Old Wine and I stood behind the auction table, out of sight from the other players, but we could clearly see them. In particular, as I looked towards the players in the audience above the arena, I was surrounded by the colossal mass of players who all turned towards the auction table in unison. A feeling of intense superiority rose within me, bringing great satisfaction.

Suddenly, Old Wine announced that the one hundred VIP seats were not enough and players were scrambling to get their hands on them. Finally, I understood that this scenario, being the center of attention and envy of thousands, was incredibly tempting. If you had the strength and power, you could stand here and receive the admiration and respect of others, and even make your enemies fear you.

It was this feeling, as if you were a hero being respected by everyone, a strongman making people afraid, or a tyrant making people submit, just like the King of Glory, that the wealthy pursued. They were already powerful and influential in reality, but in this game where there were so many players, falling behind was not an option.

In reality, their domains were relatively small, restricted to a single city or province, which made it easy to become the strongest. But in this game, the country's elites and wealthy were all here, and becoming the strongest in the game meant becoming the true strongest, the strongest in the country.

Therefore, they had to fight hard, strengthen themselves, strike their opponents, achieve glory and brilliance, become nationally renowned strongmen, and this auction was their first public appearance in the game.

Nobody wanted to be despised, led, or dominated by others. Watching this scene, players were boiling with enthusiasm, filled with ambition, and fantasizing about entering the upper echelon one day, surpassing others. This intense stimulation filled every player present with wild aspirations and hopes to become a renowned strongman in the King of Glory.

This Old Wine auction had set the trend for the King of Glory, making the game's undercurrents even more intense and the competition even more fierce.

No one could have predicted this outcome, but the tremendous impact had already begun, making King of Glory even more realistic and enticing, driving players crazy.

"Have all the top players from the Top Ten Masters and Top Ten Wealth rankings arrived?"

I looked at the players in the VIP area and recognized several familiar faces, such as my old enemies SanYe KuangFu and SanYe YangGuang, as well as newly acquainted players TianHuo LengHun and his elder brother TianHuo DaoYin. There was also the arrogant Hao Tian, who lived up to his name, and several members of the other major factions who were standing on the city wall with me when I attracted the Dark Magician Twin-Headed Crow King. Unfortunately, I wasn't very familiar with them.

"Well, anyone who is ambitious has come."

Old Wine's face was full of smiles, and tonight's competition was sure to be intense.

"That warrior with the embroidered dragon pattern on his arm guard is FengYun JinLong. His family is in the real estate business and has a lot of money and complicated relationships. They are one of the most prominent families today. His outstanding performance in the game has led to the establishment of the FengYun Mercenary Group, which has become the largest faction in 'King of Glory'. This shows that he is not a pompous scion of a wealthy family, and this FengYun faction was a leading figure in many games with rich gaming experience."

Old Wine noticed my confusion and began to explain. FengYun JinLong was very domineering, sitting in the front row of the VIP area with a dominant look, not caring about the other players.

"FengYun JinLong's only flaw is that he is too arrogant and domineering, but his partner FengYun MoLong cannot be underestimated. With FengYun MoLong's help, FengYun JinLong doesn't have to worry about the faction's affairs at all."

Old Wine shook his head, not having much fondness for FengYun JinLong.

"Hao Tian, the mage with the name, established the ZiLei Mercenary Group, which I had not heard of before. There is also no information available about Hao Tian himself, but he is surprisingly powerful now and cannot be underestimated. According to player discussions, Hao Tian should be from a noble family with a long history."

Hao Tian, handsome and cold, was still confident, not even looking at the players around him, just focusing on the "Gang Building Order" beside the auction table with a determined look.

"What's the background of the HeiLong faction?"

The HeiLong faction was also in the front row, and TianHuo LengHun briefly introduced them to me last time. I remember She Ri, the faction's archer, holding an immortal bow.

"The origins of the HeiLong faction are unclear, and they didn't have much fame in other games either, but they are said to be one of the largest underground factions in the country. They are playing this game to exchange in-game gold with real money and launder their black money. In the future, be careful not to mess with them, as they tend to be very violent."

"Old Wine, you know a lot of information?"

I looked at Old Wine in surprise. He knew these insider stories, but whether it was the HeiLong faction, the FengYun or the ZiLei factions, as long as they didn't provoke me, I naturally wouldn't go looking for trouble. After all, my goal was to make money, not to dominate the world. But if they dare to provoke me, hehe…

Then the result is hard to say.

"To become a successful businessman, it is not only necessary to understand the market conditions, but also to have a grasp of the larger picture in order to make informed decisions and earn substantial profits. These matters are currently being discussed, and can be easily gleaned with even a little attention.

Old Wine confidently spoke about his knowledge of "King of Glory," indicating his expertise in the subject.

It appears that I am out of touch with the latest news, as I am unfamiliar with these matters.

"What is the background of the TianHuo gang?"

These large gangs all have significant histories, and while I am familiar with TianHuo LengHun, I am not aware of the origins of TianHuo. I thought I would ask for more information.

"The origins of TianHuo are also somewhat unclear. They have played many games in the past and have many core members, and are quite strict about accepting new players. Once recruited, those core members are extremely loyal. Due to their extensive gaming experience and broad membership, TianHuo has a large reputation, though information about them is scarce. The leaders of TianHuo are TianHuo DaoYin and TianHuo LengHun, who are cousins and wealthy individuals."

"There are also two players, SanYe KuangFu and SanYe YangGuang, who are also brothers."

After introducing me to TianHuo, Old Wine had some spare time and decided to briefly introduce me to other factions.