Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God - Side Stories Chapter 768 - Makings of a Paradise

World Ark, Shadowring Town:

Sometime after the initial opening of Shadowring Town, NPCs started to show up in large numbers, creating a lively atmosphere in the town. There were so many NPCs trying to enter Shadowring Town that a long line had formed outside the town's entrance, the sight stirring the envy of the various powers' members who had come to check out the new town that had appeared in the World Ark's core area.

NPC Merchants and NPC caravans were many players' primary income sources. The more NPC Merchants and NPC caravans a Guild Town possessed, the higher the quantity and quality of quests players could acquire from said town. Aside from the individual player, the town's ruling power could also generate more income.

This was especially true for a Neutral Guild Town. All of the income generated by the town would belong to the ruling power. Furthermore, the town could do business with both the human race and the Holy Race.

It should be known that they were currently in the World Ark, one of the few high-level World Mode Regional Dungeons in the Eternal Realm. The resources available here were far beyond what was available elsewhere. Even if Shadowring Town did nothing but resell race-exclusive weapons and equipment, it could still generate a massive fortune.

"I wonder which Guild is so lucky to secure a Guild Town in this location. Even if we count only those currently gathered, there are already over four million players here. With so many players, the town can probably match a pseudo-apex power's income in the Eternal Realm simply by collecting some accommodation fees."

"Lucky? It doesn't feel that way to me. There are three apex powers and two royal powers currently eyeing this town. Do you think whoever's behind this town can defend it?"

"I guess you're right. I heard that even that peerless chosen one from Demon's Gate is hurrying over here. If the power behind this town is wise, they might be able to keep one or two shops to make some money. But if they refuse to hand the town over, they'll have to

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