Guo Huai surmised that it was unlikely for Angel’s Fall and Bull Tribe to engage in an all-out war. Because wars between the two factions differ from internal conflicts within the Light Faction, where NPCs also participate. If Angel’s Fall launched a full-scale attack and attracted the attention of Light Faction NPCs, the deployment of just one or two legendary NPCs would make the outcome unpredictable unless Angel’s Fall had significantly more legendary-level experts than Bull Tribe, which would be the only scenario where they dared to act.
Now, it was merely a mutual probe. If a real conflict erupted, it would benefit neither side.
Guo Huai began to understand. Perhaps Nie Yan’s return had exerted tremendous pressure on Angel’s Fall. Worried that Nie Yan would regain strength, Angel’s Fall had sent people to probe Bull Tribe!
Guo Huai couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Indeed, Nie Yan never stayed quiet, no matter when. His mere reappearance had stirred up a storm. Guo Huai couldn’t help but feel anticipation—was it possible for Nie Yan to stage a comeback and shine as brightly as the legendary thief Nie Yan once did?
For ordinary players, a three-year gap was almost insurmountable. However, Nie Yan always managed to accomplish the impossible, defying expectations. Could Nie Yan create a miracle that no one else could match?
Back then, Nie Yan built the foundation of Bull Tribe. Even if Nie Yan couldn’t return to his former glory, Guo Huai was determined to protect this empire at all costs. He quickly issued a series of commands. If Angel’s Fall wanted to test Bull Tribe, they must never be allowed to underestimate them!
In the following days, top Bull Tribe players led by Cui Can Dao Guang (Cui Can Knife Light) relentlessly pursued and intercepted players like Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang (Proud War Spear). Under pressure, Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang and others were eventually unable to continue attacking various strongholds. Meanwhile, players like Shui Se Yan Tou (Water Smoke Tip) and Lei Su (Thunder Su) destroyed two of Angel’s Fall strongholds, causing chaos within Angel’s Fall, effectively retaliating in kind.
Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang posted a message on the forum: “In two days, ten players each from Angel’s Fall and Bull Tribe will battle at Doomsday Canyon. Does Bull Tribe dare to accept?”
The friction between Angel’s Fall and Bull Tribe had long been a topic of discussion among players. Many speculated whether a full-scale war between the two factions was imminent. Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang’s post stirred a massive wave of debate, igniting excitement about a potential showdown between the top-tier players of both factions.
Some perceptive players realized this was Angel’s Fall’s way of testing Bull Tribe. If Bull Tribe refused to fight or suffered defeat in the duel, clearly showing inferior strength, Angel’s Fall might very well launch a full-scale war.
Both Angel’s Fall and Bull Tribe were dominant forces in their respective factions. Bull Tribe, from its inception, had recruited a large number of top players. After dominating the Light Faction, the number of elite players increased exponentially, making Bull Tribe a gathering place for experts. Angel’s Fall was no less formidable, having recruited over 90% of the top players from the Dark Faction, including more than 60,000 Silver Wings and over 100 Gold Wings.
Since the number of players in the Dark Faction was significantly smaller than in the Light Faction, the former enjoyed a slight edge in innate talent—a fact beyond dispute. For ordinary players, talent differences had minimal impact on PvP outcomes. However, among top-tier players, even a slight disparity could determine victory or defeat.
Shortly after Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang issued the challenge, Cui Can Dao Guang responded on behalf of Bull Tribe: “We accept!”
Cui Can Dao Guang’s reply instantly set the forum ablaze. Players rushed to spread the news. This would be an unprecedented event! With ten players from each faction, this match essentially represented the absolute pinnacle of both factions, missing perhaps only one or two top players.
This would be the highest-level PvP match in the entire server! How could it not draw everyone’s attention!
The forum was flooded with threads discussing the upcoming duel.
“Who do you think will win?”
“It’s hard to say. Both are superpowers! Neither side seems to have a clear, overwhelming advantage!”
“I’m betting on Bull Tribe. Bull Tribe has more top players—Cui Can Dao Guang, Shui Se Yan Tou, Sun, Wang Zhe Tian Xia (King of the World), etc. I don’t believe they’ll lose!”
“I think this time Angel’s Fall is well-prepared and likely confident of victory. Haven’t you noticed the match rules they’ve set? 10v10, each player only gets one chance. The loser is kicked out, the winner stays. Once all members of a team are eliminated, that team loses. Angel’s Fall has Kuang Ao Zhan Qiang, Shen Wang (God King), and Duo Duo—these superstars can’t be underestimated. They’re definitely top-tier. Especially Duo Duo, who is the Speaker of the Dark Council!”
As players heatedly debated, online betting platforms opened, allowing bets on either Bull Tribe or Angel’s Fall. The odds were nearly even.
Within Bull Tribe’s guild chat, discussions about the upcoming duel were equally intense.
“Brother Dao Guang, teach those guys from Angel’s Fall a lesson!”
“Go Sun!”
Bull Tribe players cheered on the participants. The list of ten players had already been finalized, including Cui Can Dao Guang, Shui Se Yan Tou, Xiao Rong Bu Shi Wei Wo (Smile Not For Me), Sun, Wang Zhe Tian Xia, Hei Se Di Yu (Black Hell), Yu Wang Ran Zhi Qing Chun (Desire Touched Youth), Hei An Bei Ge (Dark Sorrowful Song), Xi Huan Jiang Nan (Like Jiangnan), and Tang Yao.
All ten were from the Granlith Empire. Bull Tribe had also recruited several new top-tier players from the Saturn Empire, but Guo Huai considered and ultimately abandoned the idea of including them. He even tried to find some top-tier Elf Rogues and Orc Shamans but gave up.
Nie Yan’s return had far-reaching effects, accelerating the progress of players like Cui Can Dao Guang and Shui Se Yan Tou, making them significantly stronger than ordinary top-tier players. As a result, although Bull Tribe had recruited many top players from the Saturn Empire, their strength still couldn’t match that of the established elites like Cui Can Dao Guang.
The current lineup faced little objection within Bull Tribe because Guo Huai had announced that any player within Bull Tribe who could defeat one of the ten in the same class could replace them.
Bull Tribe was sharpening its blades, ready for battle. Due to Angel’s Fall’s challenge, the number of Bull Tribe players heading to Doomsday Canyon and the Underworld had increased five to sixfold. Though they couldn’t participate in battles at that level, they could still vent their frustrations on the battlefield.
Nie Yan occasionally checked the guild chat while inside the Dark Death Domain. The stream of messages made him smile faintly. During the three years he was away, Bull Tribe players hadn’t lost their passion for the guild—they were still fighting for it! This brought Nie Yan a sense of comfort.
Angel’s Fall issuing a challenge at this moment was clearly premeditated. On one hand, it was a test of Bull Tribe’s strength. On the other, it was likely an attempt to undermine Bull Tribe’s morale.
Nie Yan wondered whether Cui Can Dao Guang and the others could handle it. Unfortunately, he couldn’t participate. With his current level and gear, he was nowhere near ready for such a high-level battle. This made him feel somewhat helpless.
Still, he believed Cui Can Dao Guang and the others wouldn’t fear Angel’s Fall. The only two that concerned him were Shen Wang and Duo Duo. Shen Wang had once been the leader of the Gods’ Tribe before defecting to Angel’s Fall and joining Duo Duo’s ranks. If Shen Wang had been able to lead a faction, his strength must have been considerable. After all this time, who knew how strong he had become?
The other was Duo Duo, the Speaker of the Dark Council. That title alone likely granted significant stat bonuses. Moreover, Duo Duo was always shrouded in mystery—no one knew what gear he possessed, making him the most dangerous unknown variable.
If Bull Tribe lost, it would be a devastating blow.
Nie Yan had poured seven years of effort into building Bull Tribe with his brothers, carving out an empire and defending its honor, which led to the current situation!
Bull Tribe was Nie Yan’s creation, filled with his emotions and aspirations. After three years offline, he now lacked even the qualifications to defend its honor!
Reflecting on this, Nie Yan felt a sense of loss. He longed to rush to level 200 and complete his quest to rejoin the fight. But he had to stay put. He sent messages to Cui Can Dao Guang and the others, encouraging them.
Soon, Nie Yan received reply after reply.
“Don’t worry, we’ve got this. Hurry up and level up—we’re waiting for you to come back!”
“Brother Nie Yan, I’ll do my best. I won’t let your name down!”
Reading these messages stirred Nie Yan’s emotions. The challenge from Angel’s Fall reignited a sense of urgency and crisis within him. Angel’s Fall had already begun plotting an assault against the Light Faction! A surge of passion rushed through his veins, and his mind was consumed by one overwhelming thought: Level up! Level up! Level up! His determination to reclaim his past glory burned fiercer than ever before.
He had originally intended to live a carefree life outside the guild after three years offline. Yet, he found himself drawn back into the guild’s whirlwind.
At this moment, Nie Yan realized why he had instinctively returned to Faith after three years—it was because he could never truly let go.
Bull Tribe must not fall. If it did, it would drag down the Tianxia Group, and Brute Capital Group might follow the path of the Century Conglomerate from his previous life, aiming to swallow Tianxia whole.
Under Nie Yan’s influence, the Light-Dark Holy Dragon appeared to grow restless. Its two heads continuously unleashed area-of-effect spells, crushing everything in their path.
Nie Yan glanced at the Light-Dark Holy Dragon’s level. After such intense grinding, it had reached level 189, just a tiny step away from level 190.
In the Dark Death Domain, the Light-Dark Holy Dragon thrived, its immense magical power fully unleashed.
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