Two days later, the agreed-upon time arrived.
The androids from the slums and those from the wealthy district would launch their attack simultaneously. The core challenge was how to breach the roadblocks.
That high wall was not easily overcome, but the androids from the wealthy district were willing to provide support. With a pincer movement, the hope of breaking through the wall greatly increased.
Bai Ye's role was to wait.
Allen had already approached Bai Ye, hoping he would participate in the battle. Bai Ye had no reason to refuse, because...
"You have obtained a hidden quest."
"Accept Allen's request and defeat the Rhine Company. Quest reward: Nightmare Gate Super Energy Cannon x1"
"Android faction death rate below 30%, additional quest reward: Madman II Robotic System x1"
"Android faction death rate below 20%, additional quest reward: Wish Stone x1"
...
The hidden quest Bai Ye had been waiting for had finally arrived. The Wish Stone was the item needed to unlock the Wish Quest, and it was Bai Ye's objective in coming to the City of Ruins.
Meanwhile, the Nightmare Gate was also quite impressive, ranking in the upper-middle tier among red-quality items. However, its drawback was that it was an siege weapon, or a defensive weapon.
Individuals could theoretically use it, but the limitations were too great; it was practically unusable.
However, Gao Ming would likely love this item, and Bai Ye felt he could extort a good price from him.
But Bai Ye did not intend to give this thing to the Evil Spirit Group for now. Instead, he would have Yimi take it to the Hidden Dragon Society. This item would serve as Yimi's stepping stone into the society, ensuring he'd be highly regarded upon joining.
This item was perfectly suited for these major factions, as they would inevitably need strongholds, and this item was ideal for stronghold defense.
The Madman II Robotic System, though an additional reward, didn't particularly interest Bai Ye. This system was used in robot construction, similar to top-tier items. Simply possessing the system was useless without the robot blueprints and the actual manufacturing process.
As Bai Ye pondered, he glanced at the time and then took out the gacha machine.
Coincidentally, the attack was scheduled for midnight, the perfect time for Bai Ye to spin the gacha and then depart.
Bai Ye swiftly spun the gacha machine, and then...
A new day, and the only constant was misfortune.
The first gacha ball turned out to be a white one.
The good news was that it was a white-quality ancient sword from the martial arts region, which could at least be inscribed into the Gate of Babylon. The Steel Slime could also make do with it for food, serving as a pre-meal appetizer.
Then, the second gacha ball...
Six Styles: Finger Pistol (Martial Art) (Blue): The third style of the Six Styles of naval secret forces' body techniques...
It was a familiar item. Bai Ye recalled that he had drawn it before, but that time it was the first style of the Six Styles, called Soru, which granted impressive movement abilities.
However, Finger Pistol...
It was a close-combat technique that allowed one to pierce targets rapidly with their fingers, possessing speed and power akin to bullets.
Bai Ye couldn't help but grumble, "Can't I just use a handgun directly?"
But he couldn't ask for too much from a blue-quality item. With Bai Ye's current strength, blue-quality items, unless they possessed special properties, offered purely offensive and defensive capabilities that were barely even considered mediocre.
Sighing, Bai Ye designated the third gacha ball as a gold gacha.
After two consecutive disappointing draws, Bai Ye was counting on the final gold gacha to deliver, and then...
"Indeed, when one is down on their luck for too long, they are bound to have a few moments of triumph!"
Kongtong Seal (Magic Treasure) (Gold): The guardian divine artifact of the Undying Dragon Tribe of the Kongtong Sea, inscribed with the visages of the Five Celestial Emperors and surrounded by coiling jade dragons. Legend has it that whoever obtains the Kongtong Seal can conquer the world. There are also tales that the Kongtong Seal can grant immortality, leading countless alchemists to seek it overseas, only to embark on a path of no return.
Effect: Emperor's Seal Descends (Transforms into a colossal golden seal and smashes down upon the ground).
Majesty (Magic treasures other than the Ten Great Ancient Divine Artifacts will have their effects weakened by 25% when facing the Kongtong Seal).
Jade Dragon Soars (Releases the jade dragon from the Kongtong Seal to attack, duration 5 minutes, cooldown 60 minutes).
Five Emperors and Four Directions Reign (Summons the power of the Five Emperors from the Kongtong Seal, briefly granting the power of a true Son of Heaven. Duration depends on the user's mental power. Cooldown 360 hours).
Eternal Life (The holder of the Kongtong Seal will never age. Upon the holder's death, they can be resurrected once, with all negative status effects removed and physical strength restored to peak condition).
...
The "friend" of the Xuanyuan Sword has appeared.
The Kongtong Seal, one of the Ten Great Divine Artifacts of China!
Its power was undeniable, on par with the Xuanyuan Sword. Moreover, even if the Steel Slime devoured it and it disappeared after its usage time ended, the growth value it provided would be immense!
"Steel Slime devoured the Kongtong Seal and gained Devour Growth."
"Steel Slime Devour Growth, current growth value: 471200/500000"
After the Steel Slime devoured the Kongtong Seal, it was less than thirty thousand growth points away from reaching five hundred thousand, making red quality within reach.
What was unfortunate was that a supreme treasure like the Kongtong Seal could not be inscribed into the Gate of Babylon, as it was a magic treasure, not a weapon.
But regardless, Bai Ye was quite satisfied with his final lucky draw that turned his fortunes around.
Then Bai Ye checked the time; it was almost time to depart.
Bai Ye walked out of the dilapidated ruined building and headed down the street.
And then...
BOOM!
Bai Ye hadn't gone far when a thunderous explosion caught his attention.
Bai Ye looked up towards the distance.
Large plumes of fire erupted, and thick black smoke billowed into the sky before slowly dissipating.
The battle had begun!
Bai Ye narrowed his eyes, and then...
ZAP!
Bai Ye's figure flickered, and then suddenly vanished from his spot.
When Bai Ye reappeared, he was already standing before the high wall separating the slums from the wealthy district.
As expected, the androids had launched their assault and were preparing to infiltrate the wealthy district.
Bai Ye even spotted familiar figures among them.
Ji Ruyue stood on a truck, accompanied by Gonsalez, who wielded a Vulcan Gatling, roaring as he advanced forward.
"Little ones, charge with me!"
Gonsalez shouted, pushing forward like a human tank.
Simultaneously...
Yimi emerged from the shadows and walked up to Bai Ye's side.
"It's certainly lively," Yimi said, looking ahead. "After tonight, the power structure of the City of Ruins will be reshuffled, but what does that have to do with us? What did you call me over to see?"
Bai Ye curved his lips and suddenly smiled.
"Me!"