Chapter 991: The Ultimate Battle!

The legendary ten-tier dragon Dark Wing rolled in the sky, instantly slaying several nine-tier flying mounts, delivering an unimaginable psychological blow to the players.

Seeing the mounts of Angel’s Fall scattering in panic after their defeat, Nie Yan did not pursue. Instead, he guided the Dark Wing dragon into a dive toward the fortress below.

“The Dark Wing dragon is charging! Everyone, run!”

Faced with the colossal Dark Wing dragon, the players of Angel’s Fall didn’t even dare to fight back and immediately retreated.

Light and dark magical elements rapidly gathered on the back of the Dark Wing dragon. Then, two pillars of light—one black and one white—shot up into the sky and struck down at the fortress below. The two elements mixed and collided, triggering a violent explosion. With a deafening roar, the entire fortress was swallowed by a terrifying shockwave.

A powerful destructive force swept across the entire fortress.

After a long while, the explosions finally subsided. Looking down, the area spanning thousands of yards had turned into ruins. Even part of the city wall had collapsed. The Void creatures found an opening and poured in like a flood breaking through a dam.

The fortress quickly became a chaotic battlefield. Nie Yan rode the Dark Wing dragon, swooping over the battlefield. The dragon’s wings swept past the tall watchtowers and cannons, toppling many of them with a series of loud crashes, as if their tops had been sliced off.

Dense magical attacks rained down into the fortress. Dragon breath and light and dark magic fell like heavy bombs into the crowded areas, sending countless players flying from the impact.

After Nie Yan’s devastation, the fortress was soon overwhelmed by the Void creatures.

Some players from Angel’s Fall, seeing the Dark Wing dragon flying overhead, waved their staves and launched magical attacks. Explosions erupted across the dragon’s body, but inflicted little damage. To the Dark Wing dragon, their spells were practically negligible.

Nie Yan gave the dragon a command, and it quickly ascended, flying up to an altitude of five or six hundred yards.

Looking down, the fortress was in chaos. Over a hundred high-tier Void creatures rampaged inside, surrounded by clusters of black dots—players from Angel’s Fall desperately resisting the onslaught. However, the number of black dots was rapidly decreasing. It wouldn’t be long before the fortress fell to the Void creatures.

Nie Yan’s mere presence had shattered the stalemate. The city wall was destroyed, and Angel’s Fall could no longer repair it during the war. They would now face an endless stream of attacks from the Void creatures until they eventually abandoned the fortress.

Without sparing another glance at the players still struggling against the Void creatures inside the fortress, Nie Yan’s Dark Wing dragon soared into the sky and vanished into the distant horizon.

In the headquarters of Angel’s Fall at the Necropolis.

Duo Duo wore a gloomy expression. He had just received news that Nie Yan, riding the Dark Wing dragon, had passed through the Sorlag Fortress, destroying its walls. Sorlag was one of Angel’s Fall’s three high-level fortresses. If it turned to ruins, it would be a heavy blow to the guild.

However, he couldn’t send reinforcements. The notorious thief Nie Yan was heading toward the Necropolis. Duo Duo had a better chance of victory here; elsewhere, he would have no hope of winning.

So, even knowing Sorlag would be lost, he made no move to intervene.

Now, he could only hope Nie Yan would arrive soon so they could settle this at the Necropolis.

Perched atop the Dark Wing dragon, Nie Yan surveyed the horizon. An endless graveyard sprawled before him, its center dominated by a towering portal. At its pinnacle, a massive demonic eye emitted eerie black beams that swept across the desolate landscape.

Unless a Light faction player could destroy the portal, they couldn’t advance into the heart of the Necropolis.

Outside the portal, hundreds of thousands of Dark faction players gathered, forming a massive semicircle.

“They say the infamous thief Nie Yan is almost here!”

“Yeah, I wonder who will win between him and Duo Duo.”

A few players whispered among themselves. They were independent players who had come to witness the battle. They were filled with curiosity about this legendary duel. If not for Angel’s Fall’s control over the area, even more spectators might have come.

Some players looked toward Angel’s Fall’s formation. Standing at the front was Duo Duo, cloaked in gray. Rumor had it that he had upgraded all his gear to legendary status using Void metal recently, though no one had seen it yet.

From this distance, no one could see Duo Duo’s expression. He stood tall and proud, his cloak fluttering without wind. In his right hand was a massive staff, exuding an aura of authority. The other members of Angel’s Fall stood at least five yards behind him, like stars surrounding the moon.

Among the Dark faction, Duo Duo held absolute authority. No one dared to underestimate the dignity of Angel’s Fall’s leader.

“Look over there!”

Someone shouted, and the entire crowd stirred. They turned their eyes to the distant horizon, where a massive dark shadow appeared.

“It’s Nie Yan! The infamous thief is here!”

Excitement rippled through the crowd. Today, they would witness a legendary duel between the two most powerful figures of their respective factions.

Hearing the murmurs behind him, Duo Duo lifted his gaze toward the distant sky. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. His dark vision surpassed all others, piercing through the shadows. The massive Dark Wing dragon came into view, and Duo Duo’s expression shifted slightly.

A ten-tier legendary Dark Wing dragon—how had Nie Yan obtained such a powerful mount?

The dragon’s massive, muscular wings flapped ceaselessly, delivering a powerful visual impact to all present.

What an incredible flying mount!

Like a gust of wind, the Dark Wing dragon soared toward them, landing on the flat ground three or four hundred yards ahead of Duo Duo. The gust of wind it brought nearly knocked everyone over. The Angel’s Fall players gazed up at the beast, a chill creeping into their hearts. Compared to the Dark Wing dragon, every flying mount they had ever seen seemed like a helpless child.

Nie Yan scanned the crowd, locking eyes with Duo Duo. He leapt from the dragon’s back and calmly strode forward.

Even facing hundreds of thousands of players, Nie Yan showed not a trace of nervousness.

All eyes were fixed on him. They felt their breath catch. This was the man who had once ruled the battlefield—Nie Yan, the infamous thief. Though he had vanished from Faith for three years, even disappearing from the players’ radar, many had thought he had fallen from the ranks of top players. But now, three years later, he had returned to the peak, riding the legendary ten-tier Dark Wing dragon. Once again, they were deeply awestruck. The legend had not faded one bit! The myth of the undefeated still echoed strongly!

Though they were from the opposing faction, the Angel’s Fall players felt no hostility toward Nie Yan—only deep admiration. Nie Yan had become a true legend. Facing someone like him, they couldn’t muster even a hint of enmity.

Nie Yan’s entrance was stunning. Seeing Nie Yan land, Duoduo removed his cloak and stepped forward.

They stopped about a hundred yards apart.

The outer crowd instinctively cleared a large open space, roughly seven or eight hundred yards in diameter.

This would be the battlefield where Nie Yan and Duo Duo would clash. To avoid being caught in the crossfire, they preferred to keep their distance.

They looked toward the two figures at the center. Nie Yan wore a sleek set of azure light armor, exuding a sharp, commanding presence. In his right hand was the sword Zennarde, and in his left, the Scythe of Death. He stood like a drawn blade, radiating a chilling killing intent. Even from over three hundred yards away, that aura seemed to pierce the soul, sending shivers through their very beings. On the other side, Duo Duo wore a dark gray robe, his long staff in his right hand, exuding an imposing presence.

These were the two most powerful figures of the Light and Dark factions, capable of shaking the world with a single step. The players couldn’t help but feel awe. If one could reach such a level in life, they could die without regret.

“Who would have thought we’d meet again after three years.” Duo Duo smiled as she looked Nie Yan over. “I just never expected our first reunion after all this time would happen like this.”

Nie Yan shrugged. “Our stances are different. Three years ago, everyone should have guessed that a battle between us was inevitable.”

“If it weren’t absolutely necessary, no one would want to be enemies with someone like you.” Duo Duo forced a bitter smile. To be honest, Nie Yan was a monster. In three years, he had built up an enormous advantage, yet in such a short time, that gap had been completely erased. Nie Yan’s strength had clearly reached his level. Though it filled him with resentment, that was the undeniable reality. If another year or two passed, who knew what Nie Yan might become!

“Anyway, with so many people from both factions watching, this battle between us is unavoidable!” Nie Yan laughed, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Duo Duo. “Come on, Duo Duo, let me see how much you’ve improved over these three years.”

Nie Yan’s Zennarde sword seemed to sense his fiery battle intent, radiating intense heat in rolling waves.

“Alright, I’ll risk my life to accompany a true warrior. Today’s battle will decide whether Bull Tribe or Angel’s Fall is the true overlord!” Duo Duo’s expression turned serious. His staff crossed before his chest as dark energy swirled with the wind, forming a massive whirlwind centered around him.