Nie Yan returned to the city. Despite the massive events in the Magma Forest, Carol City remained calm and undisturbed, occasionally hearing people discussing the happenings in the Magma Forest. Near the teleportation array, many players gathered. Upon seeing Nie Yan, they froze momentarily, their expressions stunned. Could this be none other than the audacious thief, Nie Yan, from the video? Some players instinctively took a step back. Nie Yan’s red name remained unchanged, and his aura of bloodshed still lingered. His arrogant gesture and ruthless smile atop the hill were still fresh in their minds.
Seeing the expressions on the players’ faces, Nie Yan knew he had been recognized.
Who in the world doesn’t know you? He wanted to keep a low profile, but that was no longer possible. He decided to stop hiding and proudly displayed his name for all to see.
Under the watchful eyes of the players, he walked from the teleportation point toward the Bull Man Tribe’s headquarters.
Carol City was still bustling with activity.
As Nie Yan made his way through, players parted to create a path for him. However, they didn’t disperse but instead followed behind him, whispering amongst themselves.
“This is the infamous thief, Nie Yan, one of the leaders of the Bull Man Tribe!”
“I watched the video. I heard that two hundred thousand players from Zongheng Tianxia and Triumph Empire perished in the Magma Forest.”
At the same time, Nie Yan’s defeat of Hei Zhuo was deeply etched into the minds of these players, leaving an indelible mark.
“What an amazing rogue!”
From this moment on, Nie Yan’s reputation as the “Audacious Thief” became firmly established.
The players recalled Nie Yan and his companions’ declaration: ten people would be enough to annihilate Zongheng Tianxia. They never expected that not only would Zongheng Tianxia fall, but Triumph Empire as well. That terrifying Magma Colossus was summoned by Nie Yan himself!
Looking at Nie Yan’s crimson name, how many lives had he taken? A sense of awe filled the hearts of every player.
Nie Yan scratched his nose, surprised that he had become the center of attention.
“I’m almost at the guild headquarters,” Nie Yan messaged Guo Huai.
“So soon? Wait a bit, we’ll be ready in a moment,” Guo Huai replied nervously.
“…” Nie Yan was quite surprised. Guo Huai was usually calm and composed, so why was he now so flustered?
As Nie Yan continued walking, the Bull Man Tribe’s headquarters lay at the end of a long street. The wide street, about five or six yards across, was usually bustling with Bull Man Tribe players. From here to the Starlight Pharmacy wasn’t far.
There were still many other players on the street, making it quite lively.
Suddenly, the players on the street scattered, and two lines of Bull Man Tribe players emerged from both sides of the street, blocking the way.
More and more Bull Man Tribe players lined the street in perfect formation, leaving a clear path leading directly to the entrance of the Bull Man Tribe headquarters.
Familiar figures came into Nie Yan’s view: Tuo Ba Shi, Shi Fen Hao Shuang, Yu Lan, Bai Kai Shui, Ben Zhi E Mo, Chu Xue Zhe, Yi Chui Ding Qing, and many others from the Ku Ye Studio… Many of them had signed agreements with the guild. Tuo Ba Shi and Shi Fen Hao Shuang were now official members of the guild. Yu Lan and Bai Kai Shui were part of the second-line team. Ben Zhi E Mo was a holy swordsman from a previous life, having joined the guild not long ago. Chu Xue Zhe had been a magus in a previous life and had been a member for quite some time, maintaining a low profile. Yi Chui Ding Qing was a beautiful rogue introduced by Cui Can Dao Guang. Rumor had it that they were close friends. At the time, Nie Yan was quite surprised. Yi Chui Ding Qing was the only female Shadow Dancer, a goddess in the hearts of countless players. He never expected her to be friends with Cui Can Dao Guang. Naturally, Nie Yan was delighted to welcome someone of her caliber into the guild.
At the front were over a thousand shield warriors and sword masters, clad in gleaming gold and silver sets, gripping their greatswords, and fully armored in heavy metal, exuding a powerful sense of pressure. Behind them stood lines of mages and priests.
They stood in perfect formation, welcoming Nie Yan’s triumphant return.
Their dazzling equipment created a visually stunning impact. Thinking for a moment, Nie Yan understood: Guo Huai had planned this grand display to promote the Bull Man Tribe. Since Guo Huai had gone to such lengths, Nie Yan decided to play his part to the fullest.
Such a grand gesture was undeniably bold. Nie Yan had just eliminated over two hundred thousand members of the Triumph Empire, and this display was a direct provocation to them.
Indeed, this was a show of strength. If the Triumph Empire wasn’t satisfied, they were welcome to come forward!
He strolled forward, hearing whispers from behind.
“Damn, all wearing gold and silver sets! The Bull Man Tribe is seriously rich,” some players exclaimed, as it was the first time they had seen so many gold and silver sets in one place.
“These guys have such amazing gear!”
“Isn’t that Chu Xue Zhe? How did he join the Bull Man Tribe? This guy is super impressive—he’s ranked third on the mage leaderboard.”
“That’s Yi Chui Ding Qing! I’ve seen her before. There’s a video on the forums where she soloed and defeated a ten-man team. She’s part of the Bull Man Tribe too!”
Players began to identify how many renowned figures were part of the Bull Man Tribe. Some even compiled detailed lists of the Bull Man Tribe’s elite and posted them online for others to contribute. An unprecedentedly formidable force was slowly revealing itself. They discovered that the Bull Man Tribe’s top-tier strength far surpassed that of other major guilds.
Today, they truly came to understand the Bull Man Tribe.
Up to this point, the Bull Man Tribe had fewer than fifty thousand members, while major guilds like Triumph Empire were nearing one hundred thousand. Yet, as the Bull Man Tribe had declared, they never relied on numbers!
The Bull Man Tribe’s elite were second to none among the major guilds.
In the eyes of the players, Triumph Empire had quietly fallen from its pedestal, while the Bull Man Tribe ascended to the heights of reverence.
As players looked down the long street, the Bull Man Tribe players stood in neat, imposing formations, like a grand military parade.
Seeing Nie Yan approach, they placed their greatswords across their chests in a perfectly synchronized motion, exuding a powerful aura of valor. This was the heroic salute of the Grailand people!
“Welcome back, Chief Nie Yan!” “Glory and Might!”…
The Bull Man Tribe players let out a deep, resonant chant, shaking the heavens.
Nie Yan was the hero of the Bull Man Tribe, and the Bull Man Tribe was proud because of Nie Yan!
“Welcome back, Chief Nie Yan!” “Glory and Might!”…
The roar grew louder with each wave, sending Nie Yan’s blood surging with excitement.
The grand ceremony, the awe-inspiring equipment, and the powerful figures who emerged one after another allowed the players to personally experience the strength of the Bull Man Tribe! Just like the scene where Nie Yan and ten others annihilated Zongheng Tianxia and Triumph Empire, it was equally breathtaking.
The entire Carol City was shaken!
Every Bull Man Tribe player proudly wore the guild’s emblem, a symbol of their honor. From this moment on, they would share in the glory and disgrace of this emblem.
Seeing Nie Yan approach, Guo Huai and others hurried to greet him.
“How do you think I did?” Guo Huai asked. After this display, who would dare underestimate the Bull Man Tribe again?
“Not bad, but I wish Dao Guang and Qi Zi could have been here,” Nie Yan said regretfully.
“It’s unavoidable. They can’t enter the city,” Tang Yao sighed.
“Their red names will probably take three or four days to clear,” Nie Yan replied. Besides DaTou Ge, the others had at least fifty or sixty kills.
“Long live Chief Nie Yan! Glory and Might!” The Bull Man Tribe players on both sides shouted excitedly upon seeing Nie Yan, their expressions filled with excitement.
Looking at the enthusiastic crowd, Tang Yao smiled and said, “I think I should return the guild leader position to you. My so-called title of the highest level doesn’t compare to your ‘Audacious Thief’ reputation.”
Nie Yan had initially let Tang Yao take the guild leader role to maintain a low profile. However, now that the name “Audacious Thief” had spread wildly across official websites and forums, there was no point in staying low anymore.
“I also think it’s more appropriate for you to be the guild leader. Everyone already knows your name. The ‘Audacious Thief’ title has more appeal, which would benefit the guild’s future development. Besides, whether any of us brothers take the position, it’s just a nominal title,” Guo Huai also persuaded Nie Yan.
After thinking for a moment, Nie Yan nodded. “Alright, I’ll take the position.”
Tang Yao transferred the guild leader title to Nie Yan.
The players below erupted in loud cheers upon discovering that the guild leader had changed to Nie Yan.
“Long live Chief Nie Yan! Long live our guild leader!”
Nie Yan becoming the guild leader was the people’s choice.
The entire welcome ceremony for Nie Yan’s return was recorded and uploaded online, once again shaking the entire gaming community. This was the Bull Man Tribe flaunting its strength. Indeed, the overwhelming power displayed by the Bull Man Tribe left players in awe.
Online players began to fervently discuss the Bull Man Tribe, and in the minds of the gaming community, the Bull Man Tribe had already surpassed veteran major guilds like Triumph Empire and Holy Roman Empire. Many high-level players expressed their desire to join the Bull Man Tribe. For these players, the Bull Man Tribe, brimming with formidable individuals, held immense appeal. Joining the Bull Man Tribe meant gaining access to more powerful teammates for skill exchanges and mutual improvement. Otherwise, they risked falling further behind the top-tier players.
Even some professional players, who previously had no interest in joining guilds, began considering membership in the Bull Man Tribe and inquired about the application process. Notable figures included the renowned rogue Luo Nan De Qing Wa and Xiao Yue Yuan Wu Qu, who ranked sixteenth on the professional player leaderboard.
Guo Huai was responsible for handling these applications. The Bull Man Tribe had very lenient requirements for these players and offered them extremely favorable conditions, thus attracting a large number of renowned players to join the Bull Man Tribe. Recruitment efforts below were also progressing smoothly.
Due to the limited number of available slots in the guild, Guo Huai continuously raised the requirements for joining. However, the Bull Man Tribe headquarters remained bustling with applicants continuously lining up to join.
Expansion, expansion, and more expansion, and then crush the Triumph Empire completely!
The Bull Man Tribe was on fire, while the Triumph Empire, their sworn enemy, remained surprisingly silent. Previously, members of the Triumph Empire often exchanged verbal insults with the Bull Man Tribe on forums, but now they had completely disappeared, even keeping a very low profile in public.
Yet beneath this calm surface, a storm was brewing, with a sense of impending upheaval in the air.
Nie Yan understood that the Triumph Empire had suffered a major setback and would likely not make any moves in the near future. However, they would not let this go easily.
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