Chapter 748: Using a Meat Bun to Lure a Dog

“Just a thief, nothing to do with the overall situation.”

Looking at the distressed Croak and Wudao beside him, Nieyan asked, “How are you two doing? Do you have confidence to advance to Shadow Dancer?”

“Guohuai gave us a test, and we’re almost ready to take on the advancement task, though it’s a bit risky. Our gear still needs some improvement,” Croak replied hesitantly.

Nieyan examined Croak’s and Wudao’s equipment and said, “Your gear is already sufficient. Don’t worry. Advancing to Shadow Dancer is actually quite simple. Just perform to your full potential.”

“Really?” Wudao’s eyes lit up.

They had been hesitant to advance because they were worried. If the class change failed, it would waste a lot of time and they would have to wait several months before reapplying for the class change task, creating a psychological burden. They wanted to improve their levels and gear first to be more confident. Nieyan’s words undoubtedly strengthened their confidence.

Croak and Wudao both had decent skills. In their previous life, they failed to become Shadow Dancers partly because they fought alone and their gear wasn’t good enough. Additionally, it was difficult to improve alone without guidance. The Bullmen Tribe had provided them with many good items, and the equipment they obtained through their own tasks was already very high-level. As for their skills, compared to their previous life, they were definitely better. People like Sun, King of Kings, and Xiaorong Buzhiyu, who were trusted members of the Bullmen Tribe, never withheld their knowledge, so they had learned a lot.

In their previous life, they were only a step away from becoming Shadow Dancers. If they couldn’t successfully advance now, it would be unfair.

“Boss, what about us?” Several thieves nearby asked.

Nieyan looked at them. Names like Dishenbian and Feitianroubao were somewhat familiar. In their previous life, many people successfully advanced to top-tier classes at around level 170 to 180. Their skills were decent, and they had been recruited by Guohuai into the Bullmen Tribe. After spending some time there, their skills had improved significantly. These people were also the main force for advancing to top-tier classes in the future.

“When you reach level 150 to 160, go to Guohuai for some good gear, and you should be able to advance to Shadow Dancer,” Nieyan said.

“Level 150 to 160? That should be soon,” Dishenbian checked his level, already at 130+. Reaching 150 to 160 should take about three or four months.

After hearing Nieyan’s words, everyone couldn’t help but feel strong anticipation.

Sanjiebuliu, Su Youyou, and others were also intrigued. Was advancing to a top-tier class really not difficult? Could they try it too?

Suddenly, Sanjiebuliu remembered he had a skill that could peek at others’ gear. He secretly used it to check Croak’s and Wudao’s equipment since Nieyan had said their gear was already sufficient for the Shadow Dancer class change task.

After checking, he inhaled sharply. Croak had one level 100 legendary item and five level 100 sub-legendary items, with the rest being gear requiring level 150 to 160. They also had many special items and accessories with good attributes. Wudao’s gear was similar, with one more legendary item and two fewer sub-legendary items.

Croak and Wudao had previously used the task clues Nieyan provided to find many good items, so their gear level was very high.

No wonder Nieyan said that. With such gear, Sanjiebuliu and others could hardly imagine it. It seemed they still needed to wait before advancing to top-tier classes.

After a while, Nieyan and others arrived at the edge of the central square. The tall Demon Slayer came into view. The Demon Slayer was about five to six meters tall, with huge wings flapping continuously, and a flaming greatsword in hand. They couldn’t help but take a deep breath, thinking they were about to face such a powerful opponent, and no one felt confident.

“This guy is like a Doomsday Guardian.”

“Indeed, both are demonic beings, a level 130 demonic lord. Goodness.”

“What skills does this guy have?”

“Who knows? Probably even Boss Nieyan doesn’t know, otherwise he wouldn’t have asked us to come.”

“You guys, don’t hesitate to use your Rebirth Emblems. I’ve already sent people to buy Rebirth Emblems from auction houses in various cities of Satyrn. If we succeed, I’ll give each of you five Rebirth Emblems,” Nieyan said generously.

“Boss Nieyan, don’t worry. We do have some credibility. It’s our honor to cooperate with you,” Shenlunxin said.

The shamans were somewhat astonished and couldn’t help but marvel at Nieyan’s generosity. Even the cheapest Rebirth Emblems cost hundreds of gold coins each, so five of them would amount to seven or eight hundred, if not a thousand gold coins.

To Nieyan, as long as they could obtain the Paternoster Hammer, everything else was fine. He didn’t care about tens of thousands of gold coins. He just hoped these shamans would give their best effort.

Nieyan gave each shaman ten Expert-level Instant Health Potions and ten Expert-level Magic Potions. One Expert-level potion could instantly restore their health and mana to full. Ten of each should last for a while.

“You all have the Hate Dilution skill, right?” Nieyan looked at the shamans and asked. Hate Dilution was a common low-level skill for shamans but very practical, as it could reduce the monster’s hate towards them.

“Of course.”

Nieyan nodded and said, “I’ll start assigning tasks now.”

“Okay.”

The Demon Slayer flapped its wings and patrolled back and forth, its red eyes glowing with intense flames.

Looking into the Demon Slayer’s eyes, everyone felt a surge of fear.

Ten shamans and one hundred and ninety thieves were already ready. Nieyan had the paladin Lefus cast all the speed-boosting buffs on the shamans and thieves. As for the health-boosting buffs, they weren’t needed. Even if their health was increased tenfold, they would still be instantly killed by one hit.

Sanjiebuliu, Su Youyou, and others could only stand by and keep watch. They couldn’t help with how to deal with the Demon Slayer, but they could prevent the Angel Empire from sending people over.

“Boss Nieyan, we’re off,” Croak and others said to Nieyan.

“Okay,” Nieyan nodded.

The thieves and shamans dispersed in teams to various directions, following Nieyan’s arrangement to start the monster luring work. The situation they were about to face was very dangerous.

Looking at the distant Demon Slayer, Sanjiebuliu couldn’t help but ask, “Can we kill the Demon Slayer with a swarm tactic?”

“No way. Our attacks do too little damage to it. Probably not even as fast as its recovery speed. Moreover, creatures of this level have area attack magic. If we attack directly, even twenty or thirty thousand members of the guild wouldn’t be enough,” Nieyan said. This was a demonic lord, completely different from ordinary lords. Using methods for ordinary lords against a demonic lord was very difficult.

Nieyan wasn’t sure if this plan would succeed, but they had to try.

Soon, he received messages from the thieves and shamans that they had reached their designated positions.

“I have to go now,” Nieyan said, entering stealth mode.

“Be careful,” Sanjiebuliu and others reminded.

“You too,” Nieyan said. He left the paladin Lefus and the golden earth dragon with Sanjiebuliu and others, which should be fine. Even if the Angel Empire sent hundreds or thousands of teams, they couldn’t handle the golden earth dragon and the paladin Lefus. As for tens of thousands of troops, they couldn’t even deploy in the dark elf tribe, so there was no need to worry.

Nieyan stealthily moved forward, slowly reaching about 100 yards from the Demon Slayer, hiding behind a statue in the square and looking ahead. The Demon Slayer was right in front of him.

Nieyan could clearly see the rough skin on the Demon Slayer’s cheeks and the sharp fangs at the corner of its mouth. This tall figure gave a strong sense of oppression.

He wondered how far he could lure it.

“Everyone report your positions.”

“238, 259.”

“291, 850.”

…

Nieyan looked into the distance. The square was empty, and the team members were hiding very well. Based on these coordinates, he roughly knew their positions.

“Let’s begin,” Nieyan said in the regional chat.

After Nieyan gave the order, the square remained still. Only in a distant corner, about 300 yards away from the Demon Slayer, a thief appeared in Nieyan’s view. He flew towards the Demon Slayer.

It was Feitianroubao. Although he knew he was a sacrificial pawn, facing a lord of this level still made him a bit nervous.

“A steamed bun used to lure a dog, going out and never coming back. It’s really true,” Feitianroubao joked bitterly, not slowing his speed.

As Feitianroubao appeared, the Demon Slayer noticed him. Although Feitianroubao quickly approached, it still didn’t move.

Two hundred yards, one hundred and fifty yards. Looking at the tall figure of the Demon Slayer, Feitianroubao’s back was covered in cold sweat. He took out a black iron sheet, a magic bomb, and threw it hard.

The magic bomb flew through the air in an arc, landing about fifty yards from the Demon Slayer, and exploded with a loud bang.

The explosion finally startled the Demon Slayer. It suddenly flapped its wings and, at an astonishing speed, darted toward Feitianroubao like lightning.

“Mommy,” Feitianroubao cried in alarm and turned to run.

But his speed was too slow. The Demon Slayer’s greatsword swept over him, and flames engulfed him.

-15238, instant kill!