C107 The Low-spirited Beginner Village!

The Grierus Alliance was brimming with confidence, certain of their impending victory.

They saw no conceivable way they could lose.

Chen Guo's formidable reputation was such that a head-on battle with the 996 Beginner Village would leave them lacking confidence in victory, even with 19 nations united against him.

Chen Guo's prowess was nothing short of legendary; he had once single-handedly decimated two villages, and it seemed entirely possible he could now take on 19.

But when it came to a contest of monster-slaying, the Grierus Alliance saw a clear path to triumph.

Their ranks swelled with nearly 50,000 members, while the 996 Beginner Village had a mere 5,000.

A tenfold disparity in numbers was no laughing matter.

Chen Guo might be formidable, but even at his best, he could only match the efficiency of 10,000 people. The idea of him standing against 50,000 was unthinkable.

Victory, it seemed, was assured for the Grierus Alliance.

In truth, they suspected they might have greatly overestimated Chen Guo. It was more likely he could handle 1,000 or 2,000 people, not 10,000.

They reveled in their advantage!

The Grierus Alliance was jubilant, eagerly anticipating the moment they would crush the 996 Beginner Village beneath them.

The 996 Beginner Village was a treasure trove, one of the wealthiest Beginner Villages. Defeating them would mean a windfall for the Grierus Alliance!

The spoils weren't limited to the village's resources but extended to the possessions of the trial challengers within, including Chen Guo's.

The thought of claiming 20% of Chen Guo's wealth set their hearts ablaze with desire.

Chen Guo's riches were the stuff of legends, and his countless treasures, if shared among them, promised to make them fabulously wealthy overnight.

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Meanwhile, the once buoyant 996 Beginner Village was now shrouded in ominous silence.

They had been competing against 19 other Beginner Villages, and confidence had run high. They believed that even without the intervention of Boss Guangcheng, victory was well within their grasp.

The Beginner Village 996 was bustling with 5,000 inhabitants, while a typical Beginner Village housed only 2,500. Overcoming any ordinary village was a walk in the park.

But now, the situation had taken a dire turn.

Who could have predicted that Joseph from Grierus would possess a divine item like the God Contract, shattering the rules and rallying 19 other Beginner Villages to his cause?

Together, these 19 villages amassed a staggering 47,500 people, dwarfing the 5,000-strong population of Beginner Village 996, which barely made a dent.

How could victory be possible?

The trial challengers from Beginner Village 996 racked their brains but saw no path to triumph, staring down the barrel of certain defeat.

"That Joseph from Grierus has no sense of honor, using such a tool. How is this any different from cheating? It's outrageously unfair!"

"Exactly. With 19 Beginner Villages against our one, even if we kill monsters at double their rate, we can't outmatch them! And let's face it, our kill rate isn't double theirs."

"We're finished!"

"Keep calm. We've still got Boss Guangcheng on our side!"

"Sure, if it were a head-to-head battle, Boss Guangcheng could easily wipe them out. But this is a monster-slaying contest! They've got 47,500 people to our 5,000. Can Boss Guangcheng single-handedly offset their 42,500-person advantage? It's just not feasible."

"We're in for a disaster this time!"

The more the residents of Beginner Village 996 deliberated, the deeper they sank into despair. Their anger was palpable, fueled by a sense of helplessness.

It was reminiscent of Jutrela's plight in the real world.

Jutrela was formidable, yet constantly besieged by numerous foes who would form coalitions against it.

Jutrela was perpetually hamstrung.

Little did they expect that the same dynamics would persist in the Whole Heaven Battlefield, a truly suffocating reality.

...

In this world, no secret can remain hidden, especially not the concerted effort of the 19 Beginner Villages from the Grierus Alliance targeting Beginner Village 996.

The Grierus Alliance was deliberately broadcasting the news, making it common knowledge worldwide in an instant.

"Looks like there's no true king. Beginner Village 926 is bound to lose now. They're up against an alliance of 19 Beginner Villages, and that's no small feat."

"Even Boss Guangcheng can't handle it?"

"Do you really think Boss Guangcheng alone can outpace the killing efficiency of 40,000 people?"

"I doubt it..."

"Exactly. Even Boss Guangcheng is outmatched. A quantitative shift is bound to cause a qualitative change. Beginner Village 926 is in for a crushing defeat!"

"Grierus remains the supreme global power!"

"Grierus is formidable!"

"Jutrela's time in the spotlight is about to be overshadowed!"

Upon hearing about the contest between the 19 Beginner Villages of the Grierus Alliance and the single Beginner Village 926, the world was skeptical about 926's chances.

The trial challengers from the nations within the Grierus Alliance were ecstatic, their jubilation akin to finding a cure for AIDS.

The people of Jutrela could only denounce Grierus's shameless tactics and held little hope for Beginner Village 926's victory.

Human strength has its limits, after all!

Even Boss Guangcheng, a human, was facing a situation that surpassed his capabilities.

...

Inside Beginner Village 926.

Confronted with global derision, the morale of the villagers was at rock bottom.

Zhou Tao was at a loss for solutions.

Morale can indeed impact the effectiveness of one's fighting capacity.

Initially, with confidence sky-high, they could unleash 120% of their combat strength.

Now, devoid of victory's assurance, they'd be lucky to hit 60% when the battle commenced. Under those conditions, a more devastating defeat was inevitable.

Just then, a radiant flash signaled the arrival of Chen Guo, taking on the visage of Guangcheng.

"It's Boss Guangcheng!"

"Boss Guangcheng has come!"

"We pay our respects to Boss Guangcheng!"

The presence of Chen Guo inexplicably revitalized the crowd. Their eyes were drawn to him, and a hint of vitality returned to their previously pallid faces.

"Why do you all look like you've just had your hearts broken?" Chen Guo asked with a relaxed saunter, eyeing the group.

"Boss Guangcheng, the Grierus folks have been playing dirty..." Zhou Tao began with a wry smile, ready to explain.

Chen Guo cut him off, "No need to go on, I'm aware. It's just 19 Beginner Villages banding together to create one colossal Beginner Village, right? Are you that intimidated?"

"But we're talking about 47,500 people here. We have, at most, 5,000. How can we possibly compete with them in monster-slaying efficiency?" Zhou Tao lamented.

"Are you able to hold your own against 4,999 of their people?" Chen Guo inquired.

"There shouldn't be an issue," Zhou Tao replied confidently. "The 996 Beginner Village is brimming with talent. Everyone is incredibly strong. I'd estimate our 4,999 people could easily counteract at least 6,000 of theirs!"

Chen Guo nodded, as if it were obvious, "Well, if you can handle their 6,000 without a problem, I'll take care of the remaining 41,500."