S29 Stillness is the Move
Of all those paradoxical concepts to which Daoism lays claim, perhaps none is more profoundly far-reaching than “inaction.” Inaction is, oxymoronically, a prescription for how to act; it is the idea of passivity and undoing as a form of agency. In Chinese thought, “inaction” is not just the province of the temple-bound or ivory towered, it permeates every aspect of life – including war. No general understood “inaction” so well as Zhuge Liang. On the field of battle, Zhuge Liang’s prescribed formations were articulations of stillness and his attacks came by way of a passive defense. Let us go back to that ancient theatre of war and witness firsthand the art of movement out of stillness.
With the death of Liu Bei, Shu’s southern regions had fallen to lawlessness and revolt loomed. Seeing that trouble lay soon at hand, Zhuge Liang gathered 500,000 of his best men and made south with a mind to preempt disaster with swift action. Though in the course of battle it became clear that the barbarians of the south were no match for Shu’s forces, they contained in their ranks one superb warrior named Meng Huo. When the southern forces had been defeated and the war trials begun, Zhuge Liang shocked all by setting Meng Huo free. A quorum of officials stood up in staunch opposition to the General’s ruling but Zhuge Liang persisted, saying, “Binding one man hand and foot you feel the thrill of ephemeral gain, but in subduing a nation’s will, we may rule forever.” In the face of such profundity, none dared reply. The great Strategist understood that all things submit to the logos of balance and the arithmetic of reciprocity: in giving you receive, in freeing you ensnare. True to his creed, Zhuge Liang would go on to catch and release the southern titan Meng Huo 7 times.
Seven times captured and seven times released, Meng Huo could finally take it no longer. He summoned what dignity remained to him and cried “Though I stand beyond the range of imperial grace, I am not utterly ignorant of ritual, of what propriety and honor require. No, I am not so shameless!” He then stripped off one of his sleeves and pledged: "By Chancellor's celestial might, the Southerners will never rebel again!"
Within the epic struggle of Three Kingdoms, “inaction” also has its place. Every time you encounter an enemy of overwhelming force, every high ranked Epic hero you face, remember the craft of battle and the whit of Zhuge Liang. Use skillbooks and high level items to fight brute force with ancient wisdom!
S29 Stillness will be available on May 17th 19:00 (PDT) with the latest version!
More Skill Legends and Top 10 Epic Heroes click here!
[Event 1] A Bronze Chest as Login Present！
Time: May.18th 00:00(PDT) --- May.24th 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details: 
During the event, players can get a bronze chest when logging in for the first time each day. Open this chest to receive one random wealth as award (including: Tribute Tokens, Skill Books, Warrior's Souls, or Resources, etc).
Note:
The chest will be issued by the system automatically. The rewarded item is bound which cannot be sent as a gift to others.
[Event 2] Super Reward of 7 Blue Equipments for Silver Chest!
Time: May.17th 00:00(PDT) --- May.23rd 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details: 
During the event, If you purchase and use at least 20 silver chests in the mall during this event, you will receive seven high quality blue equipments. Open this chest and you will receive one random wealth of prizes (including: adv. Warrior's Souls, Field-exchanging Tokens, State Tokens, or Tablet of Immortals, etc.)
If you purchase and use at least 20 silver chests in the mall during this event, you will receive these seven high quality blue equipments:
Veteran Ancient Sword
Luna Cloud Shoes
Tide Silver Mirror
Cloud Lion Helm
Vajra Forest Elephant
Heaven Yin-Yang Robe
Flame Steel Glove
Note:
During this event, when at least 20 silver chests have been purchased and used, you could get 7 blue equipments. Please note this reward is NOT active immediately. On 00:00 (PDT) of the following day, you could receive the equipments automatically.
[Event 3] All Resources Level 10!
Time: May.17th 00:00(PDT) --- May.23rd 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details:
(1) Players who complete upgrading all the resource fields not lower than level 7 before May. 21st 00:00 (PDT), will get a Minister's Order (3 days)!
(2) Players who complete upgrading all the resource fields not lower than level 9 before May. 24th 00:00 (PDT), the system will automatically upgrade 3 pieces of your resource field to level 10 randomly.
Note:
The reward will be given at 0:00---3:00(PDT) in the following day.
The Minister's Order (3 days) can give you 2 extra places in the building queue for three days.
[Event 4] Two Day Max-out
Time: May.20th 00:00(PDT) --- May.21st 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details:
During these days, one of your four resources in the main city will be randomly chosen to reach its maximum capacity. We recommend you to upgrade your Warehouse and Granary to make the most out of this limited-time offer.
Note:
Each account may only max-out once daily. The event will be triggered the first time you sign in each day.
[Event 5] Knighthood and Lordship!
Time: May.31st 00:00 --- Jun.6th 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details:
During this event, each Tribute Token will contribute 158 Contribute Value instead of the standard 140. You can also win a limited-version special item for your hero if you reach a new nobility level during this period
The following items are rewarded when you reach the responsive nobility rankings:
Marquis --> Superior Sword of Stars
Count --> Superior Laotzu
Duke --> Superior Philosophers of Huai-nan
Infante --> Superior Six Strategic
Lord --> Superior Sword of Heaven
Generalissimo --> Superior Welfare of the People and Superior Tales of Mountain and Sea
This event is scheduled to end on 2010 Jun.6th 23:59 (PDT).
Please check your reward on the following day.
Note: A standard Tribute Token yield 140 points of Contribution Value. During this event the value will increase to 158 per Tribute Token, and the effect of Tribute Token returns to normal after this period.
[Event 6] Free Lucky Gift
Time: May.17th 00:00–– May.19th 23:59, 2010 (PDT)
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details:
Lucky Gift Ⅱcontains:
One Emperor's Order (3 days)
One Silver Chest
One Enhanced Steel, Level 1
400 Silk
(50 Gold will be back to you automatically on the following day of your payment!)
Lucky GiftⅠcontains:
One Large Resource Pack (All)
One Bronze Chest
One Treasure Bowl (3 Days)
(10 Gold will be back to you automatically on the following day of your payment!)
Note:
Remember, you will have all the Gold you spend on Lucky GiftⅡand Lucky GiftⅠback on the following day! Please seize the opportunity for this time-limited offer.
[Event 7] Gift Voucher Giveaway
Time: When you login for the first time
Scope: S29 Stillness(new server)
Details:
Each registered account in S29 Stillness will get 35 free Gift Voucher when login.
With Gift Voucher, you can purchase the item and enjoy many paid functions, such as Instant Completion, Fast Recall, Miraculous Cure, Cordially Hire, Offer a gift, Basic Search, Refresh mystery hero, Recruit Assistant and Black Market. For more details on how to use your Gift Voucher, please click "Gift Voucher" .
Enjoy your time in TKO!
2010-05-17 14:37:58
