In three years, Faith had launched two major instances: the Chaos Temple and the Sword of War God. The emergence of new instances accelerated players’ leveling process. More and more players successfully advanced into top-tier professions, making such professions no longer rare. Various powerful equipments also started to circulate from the Chaos Temple and the Sword of War God.
After three years of development, the Bull Player Tribe had reached an astonishing level of strength. The tribe itself had over a million players, and with more than thirty branches combined, the total number was at least seven or eight million. Among them, there were over ten thousand top-tier profession players.
During Nie Yan’s absence, the Light Faction had produced many capable players, some of whom were exceptionally talented. Many could challenge the likes of Cui Can Dao Guang (Radiant Blade) and Sun. Numerous others had also become experts after experiencing unexpected good fortune.
As for the Dark Faction, Angel Descent had also developed rapidly, rivaling the Bull Player Tribe. Although the two giants occasionally had conflicts, neither wanted to start a war, as it would only lead to mutual destruction.
Shui Se Yan Tou (Watercolor Cigarette) walked into the Starry Sky Pharmacy. The pharmacy in Okolen City was a level sixteen building, vast in area, and featured pointed towers in the Abernathy style, giving it an ancient and magical impression.
Inside, the pharmacy was packed with people. The daily transaction volume of the Starry Sky Pharmacy was terrifying. Nearly sixty counters were set up in the lobby, with hundreds of clerks working nonstop. On the shelves behind them were hundreds of thousands of bottles of potions, dazzling and overwhelming.
Shui Se Yan Tou made his way to the inner chamber, accessible only to Bull Player Tribe members. There were already more than ten people waiting there.
“Watercolor, you’re late,” a arcane mage smiled slightly. The speaker was Tang Yao. He wore a silver-gray Delank Duo Yi robe, a legendary item at level two hundred. In his hand was a long dark heritage staff, with swirling nebulae of arcane magic elements forming inside the black crystal orb at its top. A black elf floated beside him, only slightly taller than Tang Yao’s knee, with two pairs of black, semi-transparent wings on its back. With every flap of its wings, a vortex of magical energy appeared around it.
“Sorry, I ran into a little trouble on the way,” Shui Se Yan Tou apologized with a smile.
Looking around, Shui Se Yan Tou saw familiar faces. However, due to frequently training alone, it was difficult for everyone to gather together.
“You’ll have to pay for a few drinks at the next gathering,” a tall warrior laughed heartily. The speaker was Cui Can Dao Guang. He was taller than the others by a head, fully clad in Al Lan Battle Armor, resembling a complete set of mechanized armor that protected his body completely. This armor set came from the Chaos Temple. The powerful Void Metal could not be worn down, no matter how it was attacked. In his right hand was a blue Corlan Divine Shield, similar to a tower shield but half his height, reaching down to his feet when placed in front of his chest. Blue streams of light continuously flowed across the shield, making it appear alive. Mysterious runes shimmered under the blue glow, appearing and disappearing.
“What? You changed your dragon shield?” Seeing that Cui Can Dao Guang had a new shield, Shui Se Yan Tou asked in surprise.
“That dragon shield had too low defense, so I gave it to Leng Ao Ying (Cold Shadow),” Cui Can Dao Guang smiled.
Too low defense? Shui Se Yan Tou rolled his eyes. If anyone else dared to say the dragon shield had low defense, Shui Se Yan Tou would definitely slap him.
“Alright, no more chatting. The over six hundred bottles of master-level potions that Bird Not Left Egg (Bird Not Left a Trace) has prepared for us are ready. Let’s move out,” Cui Can Dao Guang announced. He was the team leader, while the leading older brother Qi Zai (Seven Lucky) was the vice-captain. Altogether, there were thirty-six people, all top elites of the Bull Player Tribe.
“Alright,” Shui Se Yan Tou nodded.
After distributing the potions, the group used their individual teleportation spells to reach outside the city and summoned their flying mounts. Among the thirty-six flying mounts, there were nineteen ninth-tier mounts and the rest were eighth-tier. Two of them were on the verge of reaching legendary status. Such a formation was truly magnificent.
As the thirty-six flying mounts soared into the sky, they headed toward the Chaos Temple. Passing through the interdimensional portal inside the temple, they could reach the Sword of War God. The Sword of War God was a giant sword floating in the void. It had turned completely petrified after an unknown amount of time, its surface now a desolate desert. It was one of the two current high-level instances.
On the Light Faction side, everything remained calm. However, a major event was unfolding on the Dark Faction side.
The Necropolis, the capital of the dark world, was currently hosting a grand ceremony.
The city was uniquely designed, with countless tombstones covering the ground. At the heart of the cemetery stood a colossal portal. Atop the portal, a massive demon eye scanned its surroundings. The demon eye emitted a chilling divine radiance, appearing vividly lifelike and real to all who beheld it.
After entering the portal, players would be transported into a maze of underground tombs filled with greenish corpse water, freely flowing through the network of sewers.
Generally, players unfamiliar with this place would easily get lost. After wandering through the sewers for a while, they would eventually arrive at a magnificent underground city, whose grandeur was breathtaking.
The streets and buildings were indistinguishable from those on the surface.
At this moment, a grand ceremony was taking place on the central boulevard. Necromancers in black robes summoned clusters of green ghostly flames with their staffs, which floated up and down in the air.
They surrounded the altar at the city center, murmuring incantations.
The altar was built from gray stones, spanning five to six hundred yards in diameter. Ten colossal blood dragons were devoutly crouched around the altar, their bodies trembling continuously.
Outside, there were five to six million players watching the grand event. They paraded along the streets, continuously cheering.
As the necromancers continued chanting spells, a massive throne slowly rose from the center of the altar. An NPC in a black robe appeared in front of the throne and slowly sat down. A long staff with a menacing black skull at its tip was placed diagonally across his chest. The skull occasionally opened its mouth, emitting eerie laughter.
Powerful waves of death energy radiated outward from him, gradually spreading. Everyone nearby could feel their bodies filled with immense dark power.
He raised the skull staff and shouted loudly, “I am the Lich King, the ruler of the dark world. My soul is as immortal as that of a god. I am the strongest in this world. I can even change fate! I represent the will of Death. Death walks with you, sits with you, and is always by your side. Calamity, plague, fear, madness… no human can escape death and will eventually fall under the dominion of Death.”
Countless gazes were fixed on the mighty king standing high atop the altar. Many of them were seeing the Lich King for the first time—the supreme ruler of the undead world. It was said that he commanded all the undead forces in the dark world. Whenever he traveled, thirty bone dragons pulled his chariot. Whenever he waged war, countless undead warriors charged forward without hesitation.
The Lich King’s powerful aura made everyone instinctively lower their heads.
“My faithful follower, step forward,” the Lich King’s deep, hoarse voice echoed.
As the Lich King spoke, a gray-robed curse speaker slowly stepped forward. Seeing this person, everyone held their breath—it was actually the leader of Angel Descent! Why was he here?
Why had the Lich King specifically called him forward?
Everyone couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
The Angel Descent players below erupted into deafening cheers.
The Lich King slightly raised his left hand, and a black crown appeared, embedded with red gems that emitted dazzling luster.
Duo Duo approached the Lich King and knelt on one knee.
The Lich King raised the crown with both hands and placed it on Duo Duo’s head. He spoke in a low voice, “From this day forward, you shall be the Speaker of the Dark Council, the leader of the dark world. This blessing is granted only to the faithful followers of Death. This blessing is granted only to the warriors who fight for the glory of the dark world. Countless ancestors, with their indomitable will, have conquered the arrogant and despicable humans time and time again. You will inherit their tradition, bring down the sun of the Atlantis continent, awaken the soul of Hades! Hurry and awaken to protect your followers.”
Witnessing this scene, all the players were stunned. What level of title was the Speaker of the Dark Council?
Many players suddenly recalled that it was said that whoever collected all six scrolls of the Chaos Chapters could become the Speaker of the Dark Council. Could it be that the leader of Angel Descent had already gathered all the Chaos Chapters? What an incredible piece of news!
After accepting the crown, Duo Duo’s right-hand staff suddenly shattered and transformed into a massive scepter slightly less than two yards long. Waves of death energy flowed around his body. He stood up and looked down at the players below from atop the altar.
“From this day forward, I shall be the Speaker of the Dark Council, commanding all in the dark world. Any guild that refuses to obey Angel Descent shall be destroyed! Any player who refuses to obey Angel Descent shall be destroyed!” Duo Duo’s sharp gaze swept across the crowd, spreading an icy aura of killing intent.
Duo Duo’s words were arrogant, but no one dared to call him arrogant. He had become the Speaker of the Dark Council, and from now on, no one in the entire dark world could rival him.
The Angel Descent players watching the ceremony couldn’t help but feel their hearts surge with excitement, erupting into thunderous cheers like crashing waves.
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