Chapter 983: The King’s Return

Nie Yan used a fixed-point teleportation scroll. With a flash of white light, he returned to the city of Aucroen.

Stepping foot in Aucroen once again, Nie Yan was overwhelmed with emotions. Finally, he would return to the Bull Tribe in glory!

Since he was planning to return to the Bull Tribe anyway, Nie Yan deactivated his stealth status. Checking the experience level leaderboard, he found his name had shot up to the 93rd position.

Players from the Light Faction noticed the change on the leaderboard. Disbelief filled their eyes. How did the infamous rogue, Nie Yan, do it? When he first returned to the game, he was only level 156. Now, within less than four months, he had already reached level 202. What kind of leveling speed was that?

News of this quickly spread to the Dark Faction, causing massive shockwaves.

The forums exploded with activity. Those who had previously believed Nie Yan was destined to lose all fell silent. They simply couldn’t comprehend how Nie Yan had leveled so quickly. Soon, someone made the connection to the rogue who had soloed the Shadow Demon King in the Dark Death Zone. Suddenly, everything made sense.

Level 202—only a gap of four or five levels behind Duo Duo. With such a small level difference, level suppression wouldn’t be significant. It would now depend on equipment and skill.

From the moment Nie Yan deactivated stealth, all players seemed to hear a solemn announcement: the legendary rogue Nie Yan had returned, and the throne of the game’s top player had changed hands.

What does it mean to rule supreme over all? Nie Yan’s return offered the perfect explanation. From the moment he appeared, no one believed that Duo Duo could possibly defeat Nie Yan. The invincible legend of Nie Yan was etched into countless players’ memories, unbroken to this day.

When the Bull Tribe learned Nie Yan had reached level 202, the entire guild erupted. In the Bull Tribe group chat, players flooded the channel with messages, expressing their excitement and joy. Some veteran members couldn’t help but tear up—it had been three whole years, and it felt like a dream.

No one knew exactly who first spread the news of Nie Yan’s return, but it quickly spread orally among Bull Tribe players.

From Abernathy Grasslands, Carol City, Orc King’s Citadel, Flame City, Chaos Temple, and Sword of War God, countless players used Return scrolls to teleport back to Aucroen.

Before long, Aucroen was flooded with Bull Tribe players from all over, as well as others who had heard of the event and rushed over. This mighty city on the Abernathy Grasslands could already accommodate tens of millions of players, yet it was now packed beyond capacity, shoulder to shoulder. Everyone’s face radiated excitement—they were about to witness the return of the king, a historic moment.

Three years had passed. When the news of Nie Yan’s shooting broke, countless Bull Tribe players were heartbroken, many shedding tears. Nie Yan had led the Bull Tribe from nothing to glory, step by step. Many players had grown up following the Bull Tribe’s footsteps. The veterans’ bond with Nie Yan ran deep! Finally, Leader Nie Yan was returning, and he hadn’t forgotten his old brothers!

Deep within the Sword of War God.

Watercolor Cigarette glanced at the party chat and smiled slightly, “Nie Yan is finally back. Shall we return?”

“Is this news a rumor? If Nie Yan were really coming back, he should have notified us beforehand. Could someone be playing a trick on us?” asked Cui Can Daoguang (Crimson Blade Light).

“Whether it’s true or not, Nie Yan has deactivated stealth. With so many people gathering in Aucroen, he has no choice but to return now.” Watercolor Cigarette smiled.

Cui Can Daoguang thought for a moment and realized it made sense. In the party chat, he said, “Brothers, let’s go back!”

Upon hearing Cui Can Daoguang’s words, the team erupted into cheers. When Sun, Killproof Bad, Tang Yao, and others learned of Nie Yan’s imminent return, they were already overcome with excitement. Moments later, streaks of white light flashed by as they returned to Aucroen.

The players gathered in Aucroen saw the return of Cui Can Daoguang, Watercolor Cigarette, and others, further confirming Nie Yan’s return. Joy filled everyone’s faces.

Aucroen was decorated with lanterns and streamers, bustling with crowds, a magnificent scene.

Nie Yan visited the Starry Sky Pharmacy first. Originally, he had wanted to handle some matters before notifying the Bull Tribe members. However, once he deactivated stealth and logged in, it caused an unexpected uproar.

Thinking it over, Nie Yan decided to make a direct appearance. He sent messages to Cui Can Daoguang, Watercolor Cigarette, and others, removed his cloak, and headed directly toward the Bull Tribe guild headquarters.

As Nie Yan appeared, an uproar immediately erupted. All gazes in the vicinity focused on Nie Yan, and players instinctively cleared a path for him.

“Leader Nie Yan.”

“Leader Nie Yan, do you remember me?”

Some Bull Tribe players nearby couldn’t help but excitedly call out. They never expected Nie Yan to actually appear here, their excitement indescribable.

Nie Yan smiled and nodded in greeting. Three years had passed. Many faces were familiar, though he could no longer recall their names. A warm feeling stirred in his heart. These past three years felt like he had died once, giving him a sense of déjà vu. Seeing these people again stirred countless emotions.

As Nie Yan walked forward, countless players followed behind him like a flood.

Although Nie Yan expected his return to cause a stir, he hadn’t anticipated such an overwhelming reaction. The entire Aucroen was filled with players, numbering in the tens of millions!

Within moments, every Bull Tribe player learned of Nie Yan’s return.

Nie Yan glanced at the guild chat. Messages were continuously flooding the channel.

“Leader Nie Yan, welcome home!”

Seeing this message, Nie Yan’s eyes moistened. He wondered how Dao Guang, Shui Se, Sun, and the others were doing.

As Nie Yan walked forward, players noticed his equipment. Nie Yan had hidden all equipment stats, so players couldn’t see the attributes, but they could identify the gear’s level from its appearance. Their hearts couldn’t help but tremble—entirely Divine-grade equipment! And seemingly a complete set.

Sleek, streamlined design, smooth surface, radiating pure metallic luster. Six pieces in total, with streams of blue light continuously flowing across the surface, emitting a chilling aura.

Though they stood at least five yards away from Nie Yan, they still felt an incredible chill.

Recalling Nie Yan’s video of soloing the Shadow Demon King, they speculated that this set must possess some astonishing effects, perhaps similar to auras or fields. And that Icebound Explosion—its terrifying damage made everyone shudder.

Nie Yan walked calmly, his expression serene. Yet the surrounding players felt an awe-inspiring presence. This man before them was the invincible, undefeated legend—the rogue Nie Yan who had created countless legends. Just his name alone brought immense pressure.

The entrance to the Bull Tribe guild headquarters in Aucroen was now within sight. Here gathered countless Bull Tribe elites. As Nie Yan approached, these familiar, enthusiastic faces became clearer. Nie Yan could now recognize many of them by name. Three years ago, they had fought side by side to build the Bull Tribe’s empire! Looking ahead, thousands of Bull Tribe elites stood in formation.

“Leader Nie Yan!”

“Leader Nie Yan, you’ve finally returned!”

Voices rose and fell, everyone deeply moved, some even shedding tears.

Nie Yan saw Cui Can Daoguang, Watercolor Cigarette, Sun, Kingly World, and others.

Cui Can Daoguang stepped forward, gave Nie Yan a big hug, and punched his chest lightly, saying, “You finally came back, kid!”

“Nie Yan elder brother.” Sun hurriedly approached, eyes glistening with tears.

Tang Yao and Kingly World remained slightly calmer, as they had occasionally met Nie Yan in recent years.

Nie Yan’s heart was stirred as he looked at each familiar face—Watercolor Cigarette, Indestructible Bad, Big Brother Seven, Smile Not For Me… Seeing all these familiar faces, Nie Yan felt like roaring aloud, releasing his excitement. I’m back, Nie Yan!

“The King Returns, Ruling the World!”

“Rogue Nie Yan!”

Someone shouted, and the entire Bull Tribe was thrown into a frenzy. Cheers echoed through the skies. The sound rolled like thunder, as if it could shake Aucroen to its foundations. What incredible power! All non-Bull Tribe players present couldn’t help but feel a chill. Now they understood how the Bull Tribe had fought its way through adversity, rising from nothing to build a mighty empire.

Although the Bull Tribe had remained relatively stable over these three years, everyone felt something missing without Nie Yan. Now, with Nie Yan’s strong return, the Bull Tribe players were overwhelmed with excitement. Nie Yan was the spiritual pillar of the entire Bull Tribe. As long as Nie Yan was there, Bull Tribe players felt an endless source of strength. This was the charm of a true leader!

These four words—Rogue Nie Yan—symbolized the Bull Tribe’s honor, like an unyielding banner that would never fall.

Aucroen was immersed in celebration. Countless Bull Tribe players excitedly flooded the streets, gathering around the Bull Tribe guild headquarters. Tens of millions filled every street near the guild headquarters.

Nie Yan ascended to the highest watchtower of the guild headquarters. Below was a sea of people, all gazing up at Nie Yan with fervor.

Looking around, the tops of countless buildings were also filled with players, cheering loudly.

“Long live the Bull Tribe! Long live Leader Nie Yan!”

Seeing the massive crowd below, Nie Yan’s heart surged with heroic ambition. This was the feeling of commanding the winds and clouds, of wielding power with confidence. With just a single command, hundreds of thousands of Bull Tribe players would rise to eliminate any enemy before him!