CHAPTER 274: WORLD BLOOD TOWER EVENT

The notification echoed three times.

[Countdown to the World Blood Tower Event: 7 Days!]

Every player froze. Those in the wilderness stopped mid-strike. City traders dropped their items. Even major guilds halted meetings. The red text burned into everyone’s vision.

For a moment, there was silence across the Valerian Kingdom’s servers.

Then chaos broke loose.

"Blood Tower?! What the hell is that?!"

"It’s global! Every player got the same announcement!"

"Yo, this sounds like a high-tier event!"

Within seconds, the forums, private chats, and even livestreams exploded with speculation.

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[Valerian Forums — Global Announcement Discussion Thread]

Title: BLOOD TOWER COUNTDOWN — NEW GLOBAL EVENT?!

Posted by: ArcMage44

Likes: 5.7k 💬 Comments: 3.1k

ArcMage44: I just saw it too! Seven days till Blood Tower! Anyone know what it means?

RogueSlayer: Could be another regional boss, maybe something like the Slime Emperor event?

MythHunter: Nah, the color red means global-scale. Probably PvP or survival.

CrimsonNova: Remember the "Tower of Trials" leak from last patch? Maybe this is connected!

xXNoScopeLegendXx: Bro, if this is what I think it is, we’re all screwed. The word blood never means good news in this game.

ValkyrieBabe: Wait, did anyone else notice the word World? That means ALL servers are synced!

ChaosKnightFan: Lmao, if it’s a world event, Sir Broken’s guild will probably dominate again.

KnightZero: Yeah right, his guild’s only a week old. No way they can compete with top guilds.

BunnyFanClubLeader (reply): You underestimate Broken Dawn.

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The thread went viral within minutes. Everyone had an opinion, a theory, or a rumor to spread.

Streamers rushed to go live.

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[Twitch Stream: "Blood Tower Breakdown" – Hosted by GameLoreTV]

Viewers: 230K

"Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news! The Blood Tower countdown just went live globally! We’ve got seven days before what might be the biggest in-game event since launch!"

The host adjusted his headset, excitement rising in his tone.

"Now, what’s interesting is the timing. The announcement came right after Broken Dawn’s explosive recruitment. Coincidence? I don’t think so."

A co-host chimed in, "Exactly! This might be tied to Sir Broken’s progress. Think about it — since the beginning of the game, he’s always been involved in major triggers. The Blood Tower might’ve activated because of the new guild’s population milestone!"

Chat exploded in a blur of emojis.

xXNoScopeLegendXx: Brooo it’s all connected!

PowerStoneAddict: Sir Broken caused the event?! That’s insane!

NeedMoreCastle: If he did, that man is single-handedly carrying the storyline!

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Meanwhile, inside Broken Dawn’s camp, players were going wild.

"HOLY HELL, did you see the message?!"

"World Blood Tower Event! Seven days left!"

"Wait... doesn’t this mean the top guilds will move too?!"

The base erupted in noise. Builders dropped their tools, hunters ran back from the gates, and even refugees stared blankly at the fading red text in the sky.

Ragnarok99 cracked his neck. "Finally. Something worth fighting for."

Near the center of the camp, Bunny was already surrounded by curious players asking questions.

"Bunny! Does Sir Broken know what this event is?"

"When will he make an announcement?"

"Are we joining the event or staying neutral?!"

She raised her hands. "Calm down, everyone! We’ll wait for the leader’s instructions. Until then, stay focused and keep working. You’ll get your answers soon."

Still, the excitement wouldn’t die down.

Just then, another worldwide update dropped.

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[Global Chat – System Broadcast Log #1372]

World Admin: The countdown to the Blood Tower has begun. Factions are advised to prepare. The event will determine inter-realm dominance.

Top Guilds Detected: Olympus, Holy Church, Crimson Star, Martial Palace, Broken Dawn (New Entrant).

Reward Preview:

– Tower Blessing (Permanent Passive Buff)

– Class Upgrade Tokens

– Rare Treasure Drop

– ??? Hidden Reward

Warning: All participants will be locked for the event’s duration. Log-out penalties apply.

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The line "Broken Dawn (New Entrant)" sent shockwaves through the global community.

On the forums, posts piled up like wildfire.

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[Forum – Trending Thread #2]

Title: WHY IS BROKEN DAWN ON THE TOP GUILD LIST?!

Posted by: FlameSword

FlameSword: How did a one-week-old guild make it to the top faction list already?

IceMagePrime: Because their leader’s literally a world boss in disguise.

ChocoMage: Nah, it’s probably a bug. No way a new guild qualifies that fast.

ArdentKnight: It’s not a bug. You didn’t see the recruitment numbers? They hit 1k members in less than 24 hours. That’s faster than any guild launch in the game’s history.

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Inside the developer HQ, things weren’t much calmer.

A group of staff huddled around monitors, watching data graphs spike.

"Player activity’s off the charts — 1.4 million concurrent online, mostly around Stellar City."

"Broken Dawn’s recruitment literally boosted server load by twenty percent."

"And now, with the Blood Tower announcement, engagement’s hitting launch-week numbers again."

"Sometimes... this Sir Broken can be both a boon and an absolute pain in the ass," the lead developer muttered, rubbing his temples. "Still, this is one of the few times he’s influenced the game in a positive way."

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Back in the real world, gamers were losing their minds.

YouTubers uploaded theory videos within hours. Titles flooded the homepage:

"SIR BROKEN TRIGGERED BLOOD TOWER EARLY?! | Hidden Lore Explained!"

"BROKEN DAWN IS A BEGINNER-GRADE GUILD?! What Does This Mean for Global Rankings?!"

"Blood Tower Countdown — The Beginning of the Great War or Something Else?"

A well-known commentator named Doodle Brambleton appeared live on his channel, grinning like a madman.

"Viewers, you’re watching history! It’s rumored that the Blood Tower was triggered by none other than Sir Broken! The man who soloed bosses and nuked guilds is about to change the balance of the game again!"

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Inside ChaosKnight’s headquarters, IceQueen stared at the Blood Tower announcement for a long moment before lowering her gaze.

ChaosCleric broke the silence, saying in a deep, serious tone, "Guild Leader, it appears Broken Dawn is participating as well."

"I saw," she replied coldly.

"What do you want us to do?"

Her voice sharpened. "Prepare our elite squad. We’re entering the tower too."

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Inside Stellar City’s Adventurer Guild, another group had gathered — Andrew, Garth, and Yumi, known collectively as The Deleters.

"Finally, the wait is over... it’s here," Andrew said with a grin.

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AN: Next Chapter has been fixed!