A brilliant golden light flashed across the horizon. This radiance came from the Mad King Building and shot straight towards the church.

Instantly, the Blood Mist was dispersed, and the sky cleared for a moment!

All the monsters still between the church and the Mad King Building were completely purged, turning into a mist finer than dust!

Centered on the church, the Blood Mist within ten thousand meters was dispersed, including Ginkgo Avenue.

At the same time, the church itself was undergoing a tremendous transformation!

The shattered dome became whole again, towering and majestic. Golden light from the dome shone through the stained-glass windows onto the statue of the Madonna, causing the statue to tremble slightly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Madonna statue came to life!

She spread her arms, and three treasure chests radiating golden light materialized before her.

The voice of the Dormitory Broadcast echoed in everyone's minds, like a bronze Qing chime struck from the void. It felt very different from before, carrying a sense of harmony and tranquility.

【Dormitory Broadcast: Congratulations to all players of the Mad King Building for pioneering the first stronghold. The special "Angel Church" has been successfully established. Functions are as follows】

【Angel Church: During game time, players located within the Angel Church are exempt from monster attacks for three hours. During rest time, players can use Silver Coins to purchase consumables and sets at the Madonna statue.】

Xu Lang's gaze fell upon the Madonna statue, which had once again become motionless. His Nightmare Eye brewed for a long moment before finally glimpsing the information.

【Nightmare Eye · Madonna Statue: Special building of the Mad King Building. Sells Holy Spring Water that restores life status. Players can use the Angel Church as a pioneering stronghold, no longer worrying about supply issues. Contains high-quality sets. The built-in equipment will be updated after each game round, becoming more suitable for Mad King Building players.】

There was nothing wrong with this Madonna statue. That brief moment of movement earlier had just made Xu Lang feel a bit suspicious.

"Xu Lang, did you complete your mission?" Wu Huihui looked at Xu Lang at this moment and asked with a smile.

"Completed." Xu Lang nodded.

【You have completed the mission "The First Puzzle Piece". Dorm Owner Token · Mad King Building Basement Key and 1000 Silver Coins have been distributed to your backpack.】

The Mad King Building still had good judgment, knowing he was the greatest contributor to this endeavor.

Xu Lang took out the one thousand Silver Coins and handed them to Li Shuwen. "Go distribute these to the brothers."

To be fair, without the players sitting in the stronghold, relying solely on the dozen or so people from Dorm 200 wouldn't have been enough to fully charge the formation.

"How can we accept this!" Wu Huihui instinctively waved her hand in refusal.

As she spoke, she glanced at the surrounding players.

The moment the Dormitory Broadcast sounded, the church was filled with the cheers of the players.

The corpses of those who had been slain had not been purified by the Mad King Building.

These were assets!

"Hahahaha, we survived! Good heavens, we actually survived!"

"Seeing so many monsters outside, I thought my great-grandma was waving at me!"

"Haha, it's all thanks to Lang Ge! Lang Ge is the one who let us survive!"

"Lang Ge is so awesome!"

"We love you, Lang Ge!"

The players collectively turned their admiring gazes towards Xu Lang.

If it weren't for Xu Lang's formidable reputation, they would have already lifted him up in celebration.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed about. You can give some of the money to the roommates of the players who died." Xu Lang shook his head.

"Alright..." Wu Huihui finally agreed.

This was what Xu Lang was giving to everyone. Taking it to act generous herself would be too despicable.

"Xu Lang, come here quickly!!!"

Just then, Cao Yaxuan's exclamation rang out.

Xu Lang turned his head and saw that Cao Yaxuan and the others had already, quite consciously, opened the treasure chests in front of the Madonna statue.

Upon hearing Cao Yaxuan's excitement, the players instantly knew there were good things inside the chests. They craned their necks, some with greed flickering in their eyes.

This perfectly aligned with Xu Lang's stereotypical impression of humanity.

Xu Lang never believed anyone was completely selfless and public-spirited, and he had always acted accordingly. He walked forward, unhesitatingly stored the three treasure chests in his backpack, and said to Cao Yaxuan, "Let's study the Madonna statue first. There are good things inside it too."

"Alright, alright." Cao Yaxuan nodded repeatedly, thinking in her heart that Xu Lang was being a bit too cautious.

So what if these players saw the items?

So what if they wanted them?

She didn't care!

"This is Minor Holy Spring Water. It can heal both physical and spiritual injuries simultaneously... and it's percentage-based healing!" Han Zhixiu stood before the Madonna statue, holding a small crystal vial, her eyes full of shock.

【Minor Holy Spring Water】

【Type: Consumable】

【Level: 1】

【Rarity: Legendary】

【Effect: Upon use, restores 12% of life status. Can be used up to 3 times within 3 minutes.】

【Introduction: Healing potion produced by the Mad King Building. Price: 10 Silver Coins.】

In other dormitory buildings, this would absolutely be a top-tier minor treasure that even a Floor Leader would be reluctant to use. Yet now, it could be bought with Silver Coins!

Han Zhixiu was greatly astonished.

"The equipment sold here is also top-notch, and it's affordable too." Xu Ruyan casually bought a piece of equipment and said with a smile.

【Fine Mad King Armor】

【Type: Chest Armor】

【Level: 15】

【Rarity: Rare】

【Durability: 1500/1500】

【Defense: High】

【Effect 1 (Reinforcement): Constitution attribute +20】

【Effect 2 (White Steel Forging): Defense against swords, blades, shields, and axes increased by 20%】

【Effect 3 (Fine Craftsmanship): Exempts from Mobility restrictions of heavy armor】

【Effect 4 (Set · Mad King's Decree 1/5): Collect 3 set pieces to increase Spirit intensity by 20%. Collect all 5 set pieces to increase all attributes by 1% for every 1 point of SAN value lost.】

【Decomposition Yield: 15X Demon-Breaking White Steel】

【Introduction: Wearing this armor will make your soul stronger!】

"Another percentage-based bonus item!"

Han Zhixiu was shocked once more.

At the extreme, a full set of Fine Mad King equipment could increase a person's total attributes by 99%!

However, this equipment also seemed to be usable only by Mad King Building players, as players from other buildings didn't have SAN values.

"Is the Mad King Building preparing for Building Wars?"

If all Mad King Building players had this set of equipment, their overall strength would be incredibly high.

The only drawback is that a full set of equipment would be very expensive. A dormitory selling everything they own might only afford one set.

Xu Lang purchased several sets of Fine Mad King equipment and a pile of Minor Holy Spring Water. Then he clapped his hands and said, "Let's go. Pack up and head home."

During the battle, Xu Lang had already instructed his Soul-Herding Wolf to swallow anything that caught his eye. So now, there wasn't really much left to pack up.

Watching Xu Lang and his group walk into the distance and disappear over the horizon, the players surged forward like a pack of wolves and tigers, pouncing on the corpses of the Blood Mist creatures!

"Get lost! I saw this one first!"

"Dammit, don't think I didn't know! You were secretly looting bodies earlier when Lang Ge was here! How dare you!"

"I killed this Blood Mist creature! Who told you to touch it?!"

The scene instantly descended into chaos.

Several Floor Leaders exchanged glances, none of them speaking.

At times like these, they too would be swept along by the Bottom-tier Players, forced to protect the interests of their own floors. Otherwise, it would be a case of "We, your subjects, were ready to fight to the death, Your Majesty, why did you surrender first?" So, despite having some personal connections, they couldn't just gather amicably. Instead, they all plunged headfirst into the great army scrambling for resources.