“There’s no way the Bull Tribe would be stupid enough to send a large force here with Big Brother Bloodthirsty watching. As long as they don’t exceed a hundred people, we can kill any number of trash players that come our way, just like those pathetic thieves before. I just wonder when Nieyan will finally show up.” You Ran took a sip of spring water and said leisurely.
“Exactly what Big Brother Bloodthirsty thinks. It would be best if that idiot comes alone, thinking too highly of himself,” said Canse, the shield warrior, as he picked up the monster loot scattered on the ground.
This group of people were among the top elites of the Bloodthirsty Blades guild, averaging level forty-four, and fully equipped with the best gear available. Unlike typical raid teams, they were particularly skilled in player-versus-player combat.
According to Bloodthirsty Blades’ analysis of Nieyan, due to Nieyan’s independent nature and the lure of the Order Chapter, Nieyan was sure to come. Therefore, Bloodthirsty Blades deployed the thirteen best PVP players from the Bloodthirsty Blades guild here to wait for Nieyan.
Each of these thirteen members had a vast array of powerful skills. In normal duels, each could easily handle five or six elite players.
Bloodthirsty Blades had to admit Nieyan was a strong duelist. In a one-on-one fight, he wasn’t sure he could defeat Nieyan. But Nieyan was just one person—could one person really defy fate?
Nieyan glanced at the rock nearby, where Wu Dao tightly gripped his dagger, his arm veins bulging.
“Wu Dao, what’s wrong?” Nieyan whispered privately to Wu Dao.
“That bastard! They can insult me all they want, but my rogue brothers, even if they lost, are not trash. Damn it! Whatever he spits out, I will make him swallow it all back!” Wu Dao’s eyes were bloodshot, like a furious beast, deeply enraged by You Ran’s words.
In Wu Dao’s heart, others could insult him all they wanted, but they must never touch his most sacred taboo!
Those brothers who had fought alongside him, even if they were defeated, deserved respect from their opponents, not mockery!
“A real man with courage will never break or bend!” This was what Nieyan’s father had told him, and Nieyan had always remembered it. He looked approvingly at Wu Dao in the distance.
“Boss,” Wu Dao looked at Nieyan, his expression firm.
“Speak,” Nieyan said, already sensing what Wu Dao wanted to say.
“I want to kill that guy called You Ran and let him know who the real trash is!” Wu Dao said solemnly.
Nieyan thought for a moment and nodded, “I won’t attack him. Whether you can kill him later depends on yourself.”
“Yeah, for the brothers who died, I must kill him!” Wu Dao glared at the mage You Ran in the distance, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Although Wu Dao might not match You Ran’s skill, since he had the resolve, Nieyan decided to let him try. Perhaps this time would help him gain insight. Even if he died, a courageous man would surely reclaim his honor.
Nieyan devised a plan: Wu Dao would first distract the group while Nieyan took the opportunity to attack Canse.
On Canse’s side, two rogues had drawn a group of pythons, and they continued to farm monsters methodically.
Observing their smooth movements and relaxed demeanor, Nieyan concluded these people were definitely not ordinary. The Bloodthirsty Blades guild had gathered such a group for an obvious reason.
They were waiting for Nieyan!
If these people were defeated, it would not be a big loss for the Bloodthirsty Blades. But if Nieyan were to die, it would be a heavy blow to the Bull Tribe.
However, Nieyan had prepared a random teleport scroll, and he believed he could escape even if in danger.
Nieyan signaled to Wu Dao and slowly approached Canse’s position. Canse and the others were chatting casually. Suddenly, Canse charged forward and used Heroic Strike, sending a python reeling backward.
“Canse, Big Brother Bloodthirsty said we’ll head to the Dragon Bell Valley in an hour!” a paladin nearby said, using Holy Strike to cut down a python.
“Got it,” Canse nodded.
Suddenly, the paladin felt a sense of unease and was startled—there was a rogue nearby!
His eyes flashed with a sharp light, locking onto a shadow that quickly passed behind a distant rock.
“There’s a rogue over there!” As the paladin’s words fell, a priest cast a glowing orb into the sky, and a beam of white light rapidly locked onto someone.
Wu Dao’s silhouette appeared briefly in the players’ vision before he sprinted away.
“It’s that fool, coming here to die!” the paladin sneered and chased after Wu Dao, followed by the rest of the group. They maintained spacing, supporting each other. These players were clearly highly skilled, and their formation remained orderly during the pursuit, with no one straying more than six yards apart.
They all understood that the opponent was unlikely to be alone. There could be others hiding nearby. The paladin cast Aura of Zeal on himself, boosting his speed as he pursued Wu Dao.
Nieyan’s cold gaze locked onto the shield warrior Canse in the group. Activating stealth, he approached Canse from behind.
Canse was chasing Wu Dao with his teammates when suddenly he felt a chilling coldness from behind.
So fast! Canse’s heart sank. He quickly cast War God’s Protection on himself, his body glowing with a faint golden light, like a golden-armored warrior descending from heaven.
Nieyan’s dagger struck Canse’s head with a Mutilate. As Canse staggered, Nieyan prepared to strike again but was startled to see Canse could still move—he had used a protective skill!
Whirlwind Strike!
Canse’s greatsword spun like a whirlwind, slashing toward Nieyan, sword energy flying.
Nieyan quickly retreated, casting Black Obsidian Shield, followed by a Block. The clang of metal echoed as he blocked part of the damage from the Whirlwind Strike, but the sword energy still pierced through, costing him over 100 health points.
Seeing Nieyan, Canse’s lips curled into a sinister smile.
“Finally here, Crazy Rogue Nieyan. We’ve been waiting for you!” Canse charged forward, his greatsword swinging downward with a roar, unleashing Blazing Flame Slash—a massive flame strike spanning three to four yards.
An advanced skill—Blazing Flame Slash!
Canse must be overly eager to win, using such a powerful skill right away!
Though outwardly calm, Canse’s heart was pounding. His opponent was no ordinary player but the renowned rogue Nieyan. He couldn’t help but feel pressure. Yet, there was also a sense of fervor—if he could defeat Nieyan, he would become famous throughout the land!
A wave of scorching heat rushed toward Nieyan, who smirked slightly. Using Shadow Step, his figure flickered and dodged the Blazing Flame Slash. With a thunderous crash, the attack struck the ground, sending sparks flying and flames spreading.
Dodging the Blazing Flame Slash, Nieyan drew Zennarde’s Sword and slashed at Canse.
-521, -100, -182…
Canse’s total of over 1500 health was instantly halved.
Surprised by the rapid damage, Canse roared and unleashed Blazing Shock. Waves of flame erupted, the ground cracking like a spider web, spreading outward.
Canse, engulfed in flames, resembled a fiery war god, exuding overwhelming pressure.
The priest chasing Wu Dao noticed Canse under attack and quickly cast a heal and shield on him.
The priest reacted quickly!
Meanwhile, the mages unleashed fireballs and ice bolts toward Nieyan.
Realizing he couldn’t finish Canse off, Nieyan used Swift Step to dash through the flames. The invincibility effect of Swift Step negated the Blazing Shock. By the time the team surrounded him, Nieyan had already vanished from their sight.
“Was that the Crazy Rogue Nieyan?” a swordsman nearby glanced around, but Nieyan was nowhere to be seen.
“Yes!” Canse nodded. He had been too careless in their confrontation, nearly falling into Nieyan’s hands. If not for the timely use of Blazing Shock, Nieyan would have succeeded.
“You fought too fast. We barely turned around and the battle was already over. How skilled is that Crazy Rogue Nieyan?”
“Not that impressive!” Canse calmed slightly. He had been too eager before. One-on-one, he admitted defeat was possible. Nieyan’s attack was terrifying. As a high-defense shield warrior, Nieyan had landed a devastating blow, causing massive damage and bleeding with fire burns. But he had his team around him! He didn’t believe Nieyan could defy fate under these circumstances! Nieyan’s move that killed the leader of the Cross Heaven guild in the Molten Fire Forest would have no effect on them!
“Everyone, be more careful and don’t be too arrogant!” A white-robed Holy Word mage beside them glanced at Canse solemnly. This Holy Word mage, around thirty years old, spoke calmly yet exuded an aura of authority.
Canse opened his mouth but said nothing. This Holy Word mage was the only one in the team he truly respected. Ranked second in the Bloodthirsty Blades guild in terms of skill, he was usually low-key, rarely spoke, and held no official position in the guild. Yet, his skills were undeniable, even earning respect from Bloodthirsty Blades himself.
Holy Word Mage, Feng Yanxin!
A player with two Holy Temple spells, a pillar of the Bloodthirsty Blades guild.
Feng Yanxin had witnessed the entire confrontation between Canse and Nieyan. Canse had nearly lost his life. If not for the priest’s timely heal, Canse would have already been a cold corpse on the ground. It was laughable that Canse still thought Blazing Shock had scared Nieyan away.
At that moment, Feng Yanxin glanced at the team chat and said gravely, “Withering has spotted him!”
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