Feeling the scorching flames rushing towards him, Lei Su tried to resist using his protective energy field. However, his energy field hadn’t cooled down yet, and as for other defensive skills, he had no time to cast them.
Nie Yan’s attack was unexpected. Lei Su was just a bit too slow, unable to block Nie Yan’s throat slash. The sharp blade cut into his throat, slicing it open viciously. A damage number of over nine thousand floated above Lei Su’s head, and his health dropped to zero instantly.
With a thud, Lei Su fell to the ground.
Mission accomplished! Nie Yan sheathed his Zainnard sword, feeling very satisfied with the effectiveness of the throat slash.
The players watching from outside weren’t particularly surprised by the result. From the beginning of the duel, it had been evident that Lei Su was constantly on the defensive. Nie Yan’s speed was unparalleled, something no one could match. However, they also deeply admired Lei Su. Players who could fight on par with Nie Yan were rare in the entire Granlan Empire, certainly fewer than five.
Nie Yan and Lei Su’s battle left the spectators awestruck. This was the power of a Shadow Dancer and a Holy Swordsman! Many players slowed down the battle video countless times, like watching a movie in slow motion, carefully reenacting the entire fight. Details that had been unclear before were now fully visible. The precise timing and quick reactions of both fighters amazed the players.
After watching the slowed-down footage, they finally understood what a Shadow Dancer truly was. During the duel, Lei Su, as a Holy Swordsman, had an astonishing attack speed, but each of his moves was always a step behind Nie Yan’s. He kept getting hit while failing to land a single blow, his health gradually depleting. Despite his formidable defense and high health, he was eventually worn down by Nie Yan.
Under normal circumstances, a Holy Swordsman counters a Shadow Dancer easily, but under Nie Yan’s ghost-like speed, Lei Su appeared helpless.
The official website states that Mages are stronger than Holy Swordsmen, Holy Swordsmen overpower Shadow Dancers, and Shadow Dancers counter Mages, forming a rock-paper-scissors dynamic. However, after watching the slowed-down footage of the duel between Madzei Nieyan and Lei Su, it appears that Shadow Dancers dominate Holy Swordsmen. With such overwhelming speed suppression, the Holy Swordsman couldn’t even land a hit on the Shadow Dancer,” one player remarked, visibly confused.
You should think about who Lei Su’s opponent is—Mad Thief Nie Yan! Nie Yan’s tactics may work against Lei Su, but that doesn’t mean any ordinary Shadow Dancer could pull it off. A regular Shadow Dancer would likely get completely overwhelmed by Lei Su.
The players pondered over it and grasped the reasoning. Holy Swordsmen possess high defense and health, making them formidable opponents for Shadow Dancers in open-world encounters. Shadow Dancers typically steer clear of directly engaging Holy Swordsmen, as defeating them is no easy feat. Their sole edge lies in their exceptional escape capabilities, ensuring they remain unbeaten. Thus, the duel between Nie Yan and Lei Su was inherently imbalanced. Lei Su held a class advantage, but Nie Yan’s sheer strength allowed him to bridge the gap with his overwhelming stats.
Although Lei Su lost, the Holy Swordsman’s immense destructive power left a deep impression on the players. Currently, three top-tier classes have emerged: Holy Swordsman, Mage, and Shadow Dancer. Each top-tier player is incredibly powerful, sparking a strong desire among players to become top-tier themselves. Even if they couldn’t dominate the game like Nie Yan and Lei Su, they could still show off among ordinary players. Top-tier classes were undoubtedly a symbol of strength.
Players enthusiastically discussed top-tier classes, each determined to reach level 100 and then undergo the class change. However, they didn’t realize how difficult it was to complete the class change quest at level 100. Even the top elites of the Bullmen Tribe, despite their powerful equipment, couldn’t be guaranteed success by Nie Yan himself. It largely depended on luck. Among hundreds of thousands of ordinary players, very few could successfully change into a top-tier class.
Regardless, after this duel, the top-tier class titles became highly sought after and widely praised by players.
After a while, Lei Su resurrected.
Lei Su said with some dejection and disappointment, “I lost.” He couldn’t help but admit defeat; even if they fought again, the outcome would be the same.
“Now it’s time to fulfill your promise,” Nie Yan said with a faint smile. Lei Su had promised to join the Bullmen Tribe if he lost.
System: Do you accept Nie Yan’s invitation to join the Bullmen Tribe?
Yes!
System: You have joined the Bullmen Tribe.
When the Bullmen Tribe players learned of Lei Su’s joining, they were all thrilled. Nie Yan had just fought Lei Su, and Lei Su’s strength was unquestionable. His joining meant another powerful addition to the Bullmen Tribe. As a warrior, Lei Su’s strength could rival that of Cui Can Daoguang and Shui Se Yan Tou. The Bullmen Tribe’s growth delighted them, as they were members themselves, and its strength would naturally elevate their status.
Soon after, news of Lei Su joining the Bullmen Tribe spread rapidly beyond the tribe, causing quite a stir. More and more powerful individuals were joining the Bullmen Tribe, showcasing its tremendous potential and momentum. Many wondered how far the Bullmen Tribe could go and what it would become in the future. Those who had previously refused to join began to waver. If they waited until the Bullmen Tribe ruled the entire Granlan Empire, it would be too late. After all, guilds valued seniority, and new members, no matter how strong, would never receive the same treatment as the veterans.
Spurred by the news of Lei Su joining the Bullmen Tribe, another wave of players rushed to join the Bullmen Tribe across the entire Granlan Empire.
After properly arranging the Bullmen Tribe’s affairs, Nie Yan chatted with the War God Lei Su for a while. Since they both attended the First Military Academy and had heard of each other’s names, they quickly became familiar with each other and had no problem conversing.
Many Bullmen Tribe warriors came to greet and welcome Lei Su, while also seeking advice on combat techniques for warriors.
Seeing Lei Su happily conversing with the Bullmen Tribe players, Nie Yan stepped away from the crowd. It seemed he wasn’t needed here anymore. Just as he was about to leave, Lei Su suddenly called him back.
Lei Su sent him a message: “Our Heaven King Organization wants to invite you to join. Are you interested?”
Heaven King Organization? Upon hearing the name, Nie Yan paused. He looked toward Lei Su in the distance, his gaze changing. He hadn’t expected Lei Su to be part of the Heaven King Organization.
Before today, Nie Yan had learned from his father about the Heaven King Organization’s true nature. This organization had profound influence in politics, the military, and business. Joining it would be of great significance to the future development of the Tianxia Group. His father had repeatedly instructed him that if he had the opportunity to join the Heaven King Organization, he must do everything possible to get in, no matter what it took. Nie Yan naturally kept his father’s words in mind.
Since the opportunity had arisen, he absolutely couldn’t miss it!
“Can I meet your leader?” Nie Yan asked cautiously. The Heaven King Organization was definitely not to be offended. If Lei Su was indeed a member and could recommend him to join, Nie Yan would be more than willing. However, he couldn’t appear overly eager, lest he spoil things.
Seeing Nie Yan’s interest, Lei Su immediately replied, “Of course. Our leader has been waiting for you for a long time.”
Nie Yan sensed from Lei Su’s words that the Heaven King Organization had been watching him for quite some time. This increased his chances of successfully joining.
“What are the requirements and restrictions for joining the Heaven King Organization?” Nie Yan asked. Generally, such secretive organizations had strict internal discipline. Nie Yan didn’t want to be overly constrained, so he needed to weigh the pros and cons. If joining the Heaven King Organization benefited him, he would gladly do so. If it brought no advantages but only restrictions, it wouldn’t be worth it.
Lei Su explained the origins of the Heaven King Organization and said, “We have few requirements for our members. You can join freely and also request to leave. However, during your time in the organization, members must assist each other as long as it doesn’t harm their own interests.”
Lei Su’s explanation eased Nie Yan’s concerns. It seemed the Heaven King Organization was quite open-minded, functioning more like a mutual aid alumni association. What made it significant was that every member of the Heaven King Organization was a highly influential and powerful individual.
Nie Yan wasn’t sure what he had that attracted their attention, but their invitation proved he had some value to them.
“If you agree to join the Heaven King Organization, you can contact me when you log off. I’ll send you my phone number later,” Lei Su said.
“Alright, thank you,” Nie Yan nodded.
Seeing Nie Yan’s agreement, Lei Su smiled slightly. Since the Heaven King Organization’s founding, no one had ever declined their invitation. In his view, Nie Yan’s acceptance was only natural. “I hope we can get along well in the future.”
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