This is a cultivation game, but the operation is bad

The allure of +2 realm was like a hook dipped in celestial honey, fiercely seducing Jiang Liu's soul. He had just put on the Immortal Sword Breaking Heaven jewelry set one by one when his fingers, as if they had grown thorns, stabbed at the exclusive entrance to the [Central Continent Hegemony Battle] in the quest panel.

As the task panel unfolded, a line of gilded characters immediately caught Jiang Liu's eye, followed by a list of the nine major cities, each marked with its location and risk level.

[List of Nine Major Cities in Zhongzhou (Targets to be Protected by the Righteous Faction)]

【Taiyi Immortal City (Core Main City): The headquarters of the Taiyi Immortal Alliance, the central hub of the righteous path in Zhongzhou. The city is equipped with a Nine-Turn Immortal Protection Array. Risk level: ★★★☆☆ (Lowest defense difficulty, with faction buffs)】

【Demon Suppression City (Border Main City): The first line of defense in the northern border of Zhongzhou, directly facing the main battlefield of the overseas demonic path. The Demon Suppression Pillars within the city can suppress demonic cultivation. Risk level: ★★★★★ (Highest defense difficulty, exclusive bonus for Demon Suppression)】

[Lingxi City (Main Resource City): A convergence point of spiritual veins in Central Continent, producing Immortal-grade materials and spirit stones. It is a core area for war preparations and supplies. Risk level: ★★★★☆ (A key target for the Demonic Path)]

【Sword Ruins City (Main City for Cultivators): Reconstructed from ancient sword cultivator ruins, with sword cultivator NPCs making up 70% of the city's population. Sword-based techniques are amplified in power. Risk Level: ★★★★☆

【Danfeng City (Main City of Alchemy): The headquarters of the Central Plains Alchemy Alliance. It can mass-produce healing elixirs during wartime, making it a crucial source of sustain for the defending side. Risk level: ★★★★☆】

【Weapon City (Main City for Weapon Refining): A gathering place for weapon refiners, where combat equipment can be crafted on-site. The city has a large amount of weapon refining materials. Risk level: ★★★★☆

【Cloudfall City (High-Altitude Main City): Built ten thousand meters above the clouds, it controls the airspace of Central Continent and is responsible for intercepting magical flying units. Risk Level: ★★★☆☆】

【Luoxia City (Logistics Main City): A respawn point and resource transfer station for righteous players. It lacks a high-strength defensive array, but its advantage lies in its secluded location. Risk level: ★★☆☆☆】

【Ancient Desolate City (Dangerous Main City): Built upon ancient ruins, the city is protected by ancient restrictions. Both righteous and evil forces entering will have their strength partially suppressed. Risk level: ★★★★☆ (Balanced offense and defense main city)】

"Oh oh oh oh oh~"

Jiang Liu looked at the introductions of the nine main cities with curiosity. To be honest, he only recognized one of them, Taiyi Immortal City.

If the system hadn't listed them out, he wouldn't have known that there were so many main cities in Zhongzhou.

I've explored most of the Central Plains map, but I haven't encountered the remaining eight major cities yet.
Could it be that these eight major cities were just built?
After scanning the nine main cities, Jiang Liu's gaze settled on the Demon Suppression City.

It wasn't that he thought the city was easy to defend; it was mainly because his Haoran Demon-Suppressing Armor was a perfect match for the city's name. If he had a choice, he would be willing to guard the most dangerous Demon-Suppressing City.

Before he could think it through, the task panel automatically redirected, displaying the complete task details of the Central Continent Hegemony Battle. Every point was clearly written, and key information was highlighted in bold red, as if to prevent anyone from missing out.

【The Great War Between Good and Evil: The Battle for Central Plains】

[Mission Introduction: The core battle of the second phase of the war between good and evil. All the overseas demonic NPCs have returned to Zhongzhou and launched a full-scale attack on the nine main cities.]

[Mission Details: Players in the Righteous Path faction must defend at least five main cities within the specified time to achieve victory. If all nine main cities fall, the Demonic Path faction will win, and all rewards related to the Conquest battle for Righteous Path players will be reset to zero.]

[Task Duration: 30 days]

【Task Requirements】

[1. Only players of the righteous faction can participate. During the battle, defecting from the faction is not allowed; otherwise, all merit points will be deducted and the player's cultivation level will drop by one major realm.]

[Second: Each main city must be guarded by at least one Mahayana-stage NPC. The core array point must not be destroyed; if the array point is destroyed, the main city will fall.]

[Three: Players are prohibited from maliciously attacking friendly units. Violators will be banned for 24 hours and have their guardian contribution points deducted.]

[Task Content Classification]

Part One: Personal Tasks

[Scout Hunt: Kill demonic scouts around the corresponding main city. Different scouts at different realms correspond to different contribution points (Nascent Soul 50 contribution points, Integration 100 contribution points, Tribulation Transcending 500 contribution points)]

[War Preparation Gathering: Gather war preparation resources (spirit wood, ore, immortal herbs) from various locations in Zhongzhou and submit them to the corresponding main city's logistics department to exchange for contribution points and supplies.] [Wounded Personnel Treatment: Refine healing elixirs and submit them to Danfeng City, or treat friendly players on the main city battlefield; exchange contribution points based on the number of players treated.]

[Construction of Fortifications: Build defensive structures (arrow towers, formation bases) and submit them to the corresponding main city. Exchange contribution points based on the quality of the structures.]

Part Two: Faction Quests

[Main City Support: After receiving the support order, go to the designated critically endangered main city to assist in the defense. Completing the support will earn you faction points and additional merits.]

[Great Formation Blessing: Assists in activating/repairing the main city's defensive formation. The longer the formation lasts, the higher the contribution.]

[Demon Encirclement and Suppression: Follow your faction's team to encircle and suppress small groups of demonic forces, and exchange contribution points and treasure chests according to the scale of the encirclement and suppression]

[Core Guardian Mission]

[Defend the City Gate: During the siege, defend the main city gate. You will receive defense points for every hour you hold out. If the city gate remains intact, you will receive additional merit points.]

[Array Core Guardian: During the final battle, defend the core array core of the main city to the death. For each day the array core is safe, the guarding team members will receive the array core buff (all attributes +10%).

[BOSS Hunt: Kill the Demonic Cultivation Leader-level NPCs (late-stage Tribulation and above) who are attacking the main city, and exchange them for a large amount of contribution points and rare materials based on the BOSS's level]

[Task Reward Tiers]

[Participation Reward (Contribution ≥ 100): 10 Immortal-Rank Material Fragments, 10 Spirit Stones]

[Advanced Reward (Contribution ≥ 1000): 5 Immortal-Rank Materials, 1 Random Low-Grade Immortal Artifact Fragment]

[Elite Award (Contribution ≥ 5000+, defend the main city): Random low-grade immortal weapon x1, all attributes +100%]

[Peak Award (Top 3 in individual contribution across the server + Successfully led the defense of the main city): Realm +2, Immortal Weapon Selection Box x1, Immortal Rank Material Gift Pack x1]

[Special Reward for Guardians (Lead Guardian Player + Core Members of the Main City Defense Team): Subject to change]

"So messy! So chaotic!"

Jiang Liu looked from top to bottom, his eyes dazzled. Compared to previous missions, this Central Plains Hegemony War seemed chaotic and complicated.

However, he could roughly understand what the plan was about.

So many personal quests, including herbalism, healing, and civil engineering, are probably designed for ordinary players.

Without these tasks, those Nascent Soul players would probably be left with nothing to do.

With these personal tasks, even Nascent Soul players can feel a sense of participation.

His goal, however, was the big mission that followed.

Only through faction quests and core guardian quests can he obtain the +2 realm reward.

Peak Award: Faction victory + Top 3 in individual contribution across the server + Successfully led the defense of the main city.

Rewards: Realm +2, Immortal Weapon Selection Box x1, Immortal Rank Material Gift Pack x1.

He was determined to get this reward! (End of Chapter)