Its a free to kill world, PvP, of course bigger Guild will try to keep the control of things that are profitable...
Archlord has never been about solo playing, you need a guild or friends to participate or win most of the Events..
Same goes for everything, fights are mostly won with others.
CHN is like any other guild, RoG, BlackSheep, etc. They will fight for the things they need. And making sure others doesnt get them, make their ennemys be slowed in getting better.
Simple as that. If you want free things, Archlord never was the place, there are many other ways to gear yourself.
Have a nice day