Nian Yan and Tang Yao left, but the topic about them was still being enthusiastically discussed by Zhai Hao, Li Rui, and the others. People like Nian Yan and Tang Yao had truly reached the highest level of the game!
“Xia Ling, is Nian Yan really pursuing Xie Yao?” Zhai Hao asked from the side.
“Are you kidding? They’ve known each other for a long time already,” Xia Ling replied. As Xie Yao’s best friend, she naturally supported Xie Yao.
“It seems like others don’t stand a chance anymore,” Zhai Hao remarked. Those people were simply not on the same level as Nian Yan.
“Nian Yan is amazing. He casually gave us 500 contribution points. With that, we can get some decent gear from the guild warehouse,” Li Rui said excitedly. The best equipment they had previously probably only cost about a hundred or two contribution points.
The gear was secondary. What mattered more was that today they had the chance to meet two legendary figures, their idols, which made the experience extremely worthwhile. Nian Yan had asked them to keep it a secret; otherwise, they would definitely have bragged about this day’s events.
“That Liu Rui is only level 28 and already thinks he’s so great. I’m level 30 now. I should really take him down a notch. One shouldn’t be too arrogant! Compared to Nian Yan, he’s not even worth mentioning!” Zhai Hao said. He recalled how he had previously dueled Liu Rui in the game and had suffered a crushing defeat. He needed to fight him again to regain his honor this time!
Zhai Hao recalled the scene of Nian Yan kicking Liu Rui into the air. So powerful and impressive! No wonder he was so good at the game. Moreover, Nian Yan’s personality was admirable—he was strong but never arrogant or domineering. Instead, he was humble, approachable, and occasionally a bit cunning.
The group was still immersed in their excitement.
At this point, Nian Yan and Tang Yao had already returned to the guild headquarters. A large crowd had gathered in the square in front of the headquarters, all elite members of the Bull Tribe. The equipment they wore was at least of golden quality, with silver-grade gear almost nonexistent. They were chatting together, each one discussing excitedly.
“Do you know what the Leader called us here for?”
“Not sure yet. We’ll wait until the Leader arrives.”
The Bull Tribe’s most elite members were all gathered here. The energy this group could unleash together was immense!
“Leader Yan Nian is here.”
A stir rippled through the crowd as people split to both sides, creating a path in the middle.
“Hello, Leader Yan Nian.”
“Hello, Leader Yan Nian.”
They all greeted him, and from their expressions, it was clear that they genuinely respected Nian Yan.
The name “Yan Nian” was the spiritual pillar and pride of the entire Bull Tribe. He had created the Bull Tribe’s legend, leading them from nothing to something, from weak to strong, from a few hundred members to tens of thousands, and from being overlooked to conquering all directions without opposition! Now they stood at the pinnacle of the entire Karol City! Their respect for Nian Yan was filled with reverence and devotion.
Nian Yan greeted the brothers of the guild.
He noticed Yaoyao, Yue’erya, Yulan, Baikaisui, and others nearby and walked up to greet them.
“Hello.”
“Hello, Leader Yan Nian,” Baikaisui and the others quickly responded.
Yaoyao’s expression was somewhat unnatural. When her eyes met Nian Yan’s, her heart raced, and two figures in her mind completely merged into one.
Nian Yan smiled at Yaoyao.
Undeniably, Yaoyao, wearing her Holy Words Mage robe, had clearly taken care with her appearance. Her long hair was tied behind her back, exuding a pure and charming aura that made one’s heart flutter. Her pair of bright, expressive eyes sparkled, and when she smiled slightly, her fair cheeks revealed delicate dimples, making her beauty dazzling and hard to look at directly.
Yue’erya and Yulan whispered to each other, noting that Yaoyao seemed somewhat different today.
Nian Yan quickly shifted his gaze, afraid that looking for too long would draw him in.
He smiled at Yue’erya, Yulan, and others and then walked toward the front.
Seeing Nian Yan’s back, Yaoyao felt a sense of emptiness. The Nian Yan in the game, basking in the cheers of thousands, standing at the peak, how could he possibly notice her? The only comfort was that she could see Nian Yan every day from now on, since he was her desk mate.
“The people have gathered,” Guo Huai said, wondering what arrangements Nian Yan would make next.
Nian Yan counted the number of people. Including himself, there were 600 people total, divided into 30 teams of 20 each, making for a grand and imposing sight.
Nian Yan asked Guo Huai to distribute potions taken from the Star Pharmacy. Each person received at least two bottles of intermediate instant recovery potions, while the front-line shield warriors and berserkers received at least five bottles or more. There were also large quantities of other potions for emergencies.
Additionally, some daily consumables were replenished.
“How many priests in our guild have the basic resurrection skill?” Nian Yan asked. Basic resurrection was very important and could help the guild avoid significant losses.
“There are four priests in total: Leader Brother Qi Zai, Black Paradise, Ten Miles of Painted Veil, and Yue’erya. I’ve assigned them to four different squads,” Guo Huai replied. These four were currently the top-tier priests in the Bull Tribe. Finding priests with basic resurrection was extremely difficult.
Nian Yan’s heart suddenly stirred. Ten Miles of Painted Veil had also been successfully recruited by Guo Huai?
Ten Miles of Painted Veil had been one of the Seven Divine Priests in a previous life, a relatively famous professional player. Unlike other professional players, as a professional priest, she was hired by elite teams of major guilds to participate in their activities and received payment. It was said that in a previous life, various elite teams of major guilds invited her to join them in dungeons, with prices ranging from dozens to thousands of gold coins. Moreover, she was allowed to pick any priest equipment from a dungeon. Although the conditions were strict, many elite teams of guilds were still willing to pay such high prices for a divine priest.
The Bull Tribe now had three of the Seven Divine Priests. This made Nian Yan feel exhilarated. The future of the game would surely belong to the Bull Tribe!
As the Bull Tribe grew stronger and stronger, attracting elite members, Guo Huai found it increasingly easy to recruit new members. More and more elite players were joining the Bull Tribe, creating a virtuous cycle.
Even Guo Huai couldn’t help but feel emotional. Previously, when he was recruiting players, he had to be humble, and others might not even bother to respond. Now, as long as suitable conditions were offered, the other party would usually consider it, and most would accept Guo Huai’s invitation. Some even changed guilds at the expense of leaving their previous ones.
The Bull Tribe’s entry requirements were extremely strict, recruiting only the best of the best. Generally, if an outside player received an invitation from the Bull Tribe, their value would immediately skyrocket dozens of times over, making them highly sought after by other guilds. Under equal conditions, or even if the Bull Tribe’s offer was slightly worse, it remained their top priority.
Therefore, when Guo Huai went out to recruit, he could now hold his head high.
These 600 people were truly a gathering of talents. No other guild could possibly assemble such a formidable lineup!
Nian Yan looked at the team composition. Since the priests’ resurrection skills only worked on their own squad, he needed to reorganize the teams.
“Now, adjust the teams. Those called out should leave their current teams and reorganize into new ones!” Nian Yan issued the orders one by one, and the teams began to reorganize.
Since becoming the guild leader, Nian Yan had noticed a subtle change in his personality. When speaking, he unconsciously carried an air of authority. Leading his brothers required more than just being approachable.
Nian Yan had the teams reorganized. The teams of Leader Brother Qi Zai, Black Paradise, Ten Miles of Painted Veil, and Yue’erya were significantly adjusted. Each team now had at least ten warriors, mostly shield warriors, with a few berserkers, five paladins, and the rest were priests.
These teams had very weak offensive capabilities, but the combination of tanks and priests gave them strong endurance and sustained combat ability, making them as solid as a fortress. These teams would be placed on the periphery to protect the central magic classes. If they encountered a boss, these teams would be the ones to take the lead and tank the damage.
After seeing the teams reorganized, Nian Yan slightly nodded. It was almost done, and he joined one of the teams himself.
“Next, our goal is to conquer Eternal City!” Nian Yan announced. Previously, the area they had been leveling in was only the outskirts of Eternal City. Now, they would head toward the city’s center. They would face countless level 40 elites, and even some lord-class creatures.
If they could obtain the energy core of Eternal City, it would be worth any sacrifice!
Sha Bu Si and others couldn’t help but be moved. Was the Leader really going to take the initiative to explore the level 40 map? Most of the elite members in the guild were only around level 27 or 28, a full ten levels lower than the mechanical puppets. Would their attacks even be able to damage the mechanical puppets?
Nian Yan had already considered this question. Before the system update, players at the current level in the guild couldn’t possibly farm the mechanical puppets. However, after the system upgrade, a series of data adjustments had been made, and there would be absolutely no problem.
The equipment dropped by Eternal City was an enormous temptation, especially since this was an initial exploration, which meant the rewards would be multiplied several times. Obtaining a few dark gold pieces of equipment for the guild members was definitely not a problem! Moreover, there was something in Eternal City that Nian Yan was particularly eager to get: the energy core of Eternal City! That item would be extremely helpful for the future development of the guild.
This guild activity was not only about leveling up on the way but also about enhancing the strength of the elite players in the guild, preparing them for the upcoming fortress battle. After helping Ban Xing’s Fox secure a fortress, the Bull Tribe would be able to clear out a primary fortress on their own.
Just then, Guo Huai turned to Nian Yan and said, “Shui Se Yan Tou has returned. It’s said that the Dry Leaf Studio has split, and only more than 200 people came with Shui Se Yan Tou.”
Nian Yan frowned and asked, “What happened to Dry Leaf Studio?”
Guo Huai shook his head and said, “Not clear yet. Let’s ask Shui Se Yan Tou when he arrives.”
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