I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

The screenshot was somewhat blurry and shaky, clearly taken in a state of extreme terror.

However, the content of the screenshot was clearly displayed to everyone.

It was a terrifying, glass-like giant crater, over fifty meters in diameter, with lava still flowing along its edges.

The entire scene is filled with an apocalyptic, destructive beauty.

The moment this screenshot appeared in the public channel.

The entire channel fell into a deathly silence that lasted for tens of seconds.

All the players who were questioning and mocking were like ducks with their necks being choked, unable to utter a single word.

They stared blankly at the screenshot, feeling as if their brains had stopped thinking.

This...this is a scene from the Realm of Origin?

Is this definitely not a still from some disaster movie?

"This...this was caused by that 'seeing flowers through the fog' arrow?"

After an unknown amount of time, someone asked in a trembling and incredulous tone.

"Yes! It's him!" the player who uploaded the screenshot replied immediately. "I saw it with my own eyes! He drew his bow, shot out a dark red sphere, and then... and then it turned into this!"

"Oh My God……"

"This...this is damage a human could possibly inflict?"

"Blood Wolf Guild... they've really bitten off more than they can chew this time!"

"They didn't just kick a hornet's nest! I heard the Blood Wolf Guild sent over three hundred men, and they wiped out nearly a third of them with a single arrow! The rest went crazy with fear and ran faster than rabbits!"

"That's terrible... I just saw Blood Wolf War Soul, the guild leader of the Blood Wolf Guild, at the respawn point. It looks like he was sniped from the sky!"

"hiss--"

A collective gasp filled the public address system.

Everyone was completely shocked by this news.

Blood Wolf Guild, one of the five super guilds in Origin Realm, is practically invincible in Area 21.

But now, just because he provoked two mysterious players, he was severely injured and lost face in a single day!

At this moment, the names "Seeing Flowers Through the Fog" and "Searching for Fog Among Flowers" were completely elevated to a divine status.

They are no longer the "gods" in the eyes of ordinary players, but... real, living legends!

No one dares to mess with them; they're taboo!

While players throughout Area 21 were still reeling from the shock of this earth-shattering event...

An even bigger piece of news appeared out of nowhere at the top of the public channel.

That was a server-wide announcement from another super guild—[Flower Language Guild].

[Announcement from Flower Language Guild: From this moment forward, players 'Seeing Flowers in the Mist' and 'Seeking Mist Among Flowers' are the most honored allies of the Flower Language Guild. Any individual or organization that opposes these two will be considered to have openly declared war on the Flower Language Guild! The Flower Language Guild will fight to the death with all its might!]

This announcement, though concise, is filled with undeniable authority and determination!

The moment this announcement appeared before all players.

Once again, the entire 21st district fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was stunned.

Flower Language Guild?

The Flower Language Guild, one of the five super guilds, known for its abundant wealth, gentle conduct, and reluctance to easily make enemies.

They actually... publicly announced that they've formed an alliance with those two killing gods?

Moreover, they used phrases like "the most honored ally" and "with the full strength of the guild, we will fight to the death," which are considered the highest level of diplomatic rhetoric.

What... what's going on here?

If Li Wu's previous instant kill of over a hundred people with a single arrow only shocked and terrified them...

Therefore, the Flower Language Guild's announcement left them feeling deeply confused and perplexed.

They couldn't understand why the Flower Language Guild would make such a decision.

Is it simply because those two people are powerful?

But no matter how powerful they are, they are still just two people.

As one of the five super guilds in Origin Realm, is it necessary for Flower Language Guild to adopt such a stance for the sake of two casual players?

Immediately, all sorts of speculations and conspiracy theories began to circulate wildly among the players.

"Holy crap! What is the Flower Language Guild doing? Have they gone mad?"

"Could it be... that those two top players are actually the Flower Language Guild's secret aces?"

"It's possible! Otherwise, how do you explain how they managed to get so many first kills, and have such overpowered equipment and skills!"

"I heard that the guild leader of the Flower Language Guild in District 21 is a woman, and a stunningly beautiful one at that! Do you think... she might have taken a liking to that 'Seeing Flowers Through the Mist'?"

"Damn! Now that you mention it, there's actually a bit of truth to it! A hero paired with a beauty, isn't that normal?"

On the public channel, the tone suddenly changed.

A group of players with burning gossip spirits began to imagine a major drama of the year: "The domineering female guild leader falls in love with me".

Li Wu, the "male lead" of this grand drama, was completely unaware of all this.

However, he did see the announcement.

The announcement was worded domineeringly and resolutely, conveying an unquestionable tone.

Li Wu stared at the announcement and fell silent.

He wasn't stupid; he could understand the weight behind those few words.

Flower Language Guild, one of the five super guilds.

Such a behemoth would actually issue such an announcement, risking the guild's reputation, just for two solo players.

This is not reasonable.

"Why?" Li Wu turned his head and looked at Hua Zitong, his eyes full of questions.

His first thought was of a conspiracy.

Does the Flower Language Guild intend to use them to fight against the Blood Wolf Guild? To push them to the forefront and use them as a weapon to fight against other guilds?

Or perhaps this is a huge trap, using this method to lull them into a false sense of security, gain their trust, and then plotting to take something from them?

Li Wu's mind raced through countless thoughts in an instant, each pointing to the worst possible outcome. In this game, he trusted no one except Hua Zitong.

Hua Zitong looked at Li Wu's wary eyes and sighed softly in her heart.

Of course she knows why.

Besides her brother, who else would do something so high-profile and brainless?

Phrases like "the most honored ally" and "fight to the death" are practically announcing to the world, "I've got their back," as if they're afraid no one will know.

She could imagine how furious her brother must have been when he saw the news that the Blood Wolf Guild was besieging them, and how smug he must have been when he saw the news that they had successfully turned the tables. In the end, he acted rashly and did this.

But she couldn't tell Li Wu any of this.

Her identity and her relationship with the Flower Language Guild are her biggest secrets, and it's far too early to reveal them.

"Perhaps... they're investing." Hua Zitong shifted her gaze to the foot of the mountain, analyzing the situation in a seemingly casual tone.

"Investment?" Li Wu clearly didn't believe that idea.

"Yes, investment." Hua Zitong made her voice sound more convincing.

"Think about it, what did we do today? The two of us single-handedly routed a three-hundred-strong encirclement of the Blood Wolf Guild, and with a devastating skill, we completely crushed them. Now, in the entire District 21, who's the most talked-about person?"

She paused, then continued:

"It's us. The Flower Language Guild chose this time to publicly express their goodwill towards us and form an alliance. For them, it's just a matter of issuing an announcement, costing them almost nothing. But what benefits do they gain?"

"First, they showed all the players in the region their attitude and stance—they chose to stand with the victors, which is us. This will make them appear even more impressive in the eyes of the players."

"Secondly, they are also putting pressure on other super guilds, especially the Blood Wolf Guild. Think about it, the Blood Wolf Guild just suffered such a huge loss, and now the Flower Language Guild is jumping out to kick them while they're down. How would they feel?"

Following her train of thought, Li Wu considered it and felt that it made some sense.

That's sometimes how things really are between guilds. Face and reputation are sometimes more important than actual benefits.

"Furthermore," Hua Zitong added, "they might also want to establish contact with us in this way. For example, by giving us priority in purchasing the equipment we drop, or by engaging in other forms of cooperation. After all, the strength we've demonstrated is enough to make any guild take notice."

This explanation aligns well with business logic and Li Wu's understanding of the world as "profit above all else."

He is an extremely pragmatic person. As long as something makes logical sense and conforms to the principle of mutual benefit, he can accept it.

"Perhaps." Li Wu nodded, accepting the statement for the time being, but the slight wariness in her heart was not completely eliminated.

However, he soon didn't have time to think about it anymore!

Because something very embarrassing happened in front of them!