When the news of the half-demon Angud’s death spread through the Bull Tribe and allied guilds, millions of players were stirred into excitement. There was no longer any obstacle standing in the way of the Bull Tribe!
Like a stone thrown into a calm lake, the entire Light Faction could no longer remain tranquil.
The five guilds—the Holy Roman Empire, the Temple of Jambey, the War God Tribe, the Furious War Alliance, and the Light Holy Flame—mobilized more than 700,000 players, dividing them into three armies that surged toward the Saten Empire like a flood. Additionally, the five branch guilds dispatched over a million troops, while the Bull Tribe headquarters sent out more than 100,000 tribal members. The remaining 400,000 troops were tasked with defending Okolen City and other strongholds, tying down the 600,000 forces of Angel Dominion in the Abernathy Grasslands.
Nie Yan summoned his Darkwing Dragon, leaped onto its back, and the dragon flapped its wings, soaring into the sky.
Everything was proceeding according to plan. Players like Ban Xing Hu Li had already begun advancing toward the Saten Empire.
Soon, Nie Yan received video feeds from various locations, transmitted by flying mounts. Looking down from above, the plains and valleys were filled with player armies flowing like rivers. Iron-armored catapults moved slowly through the masses, stretching endlessly to the horizon. Occasionally, dark specks zipped through the sky—flying mounts darting past.
Combined, the Bull Tribe and its allied guilds had over 12,000 flying mounts, mostly low-tier, with less than a tenth being fifth-tier or higher. This was already an enormous force. The sight of over ten thousand flying mounts blotting out the sky was spectacular.
People like Cui Can Dao Guang (Cui Can Daoguang) also summoned their flying mounts and soared into the air.
“Finally, the war is about to begin.”
“We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”
“When the order is given, over a million troops will blanket the sky and earth, wielding power like gods. Doesn’t that feel rewarding?” Cui Can Daoguang smiled and asked Nie Yan.
Nie Yan’s emotions were complex and hard to describe. In his previous life, could he have ever imagined reaching this day? Back then, he had been like a rat chased by everyone, cornered by Century Capital. But in this life, he had climbed to the pinnacle of power, standing on equal footing with dominant figures like Cao Xu and Angelic Wings, qualifying to confront them head-on.
At this level, his past-life experiences were no longer very useful, only occasionally helpful in specific situations. Many achievements had been earned through sheer skill and effort—equipment like the Abak Set and Zennad Blade, among others.
Nie Yan had undoubtedly reached the peak, shining like the sun in the sky. The mixture of hardship, perseverance, and pride was something most people could not comprehend; it was a secret Nie Yan could not share with anyone.
Looking into the distance, mountains and rivers stretched endlessly, a breathtaking sight.
Nie Yan took a deep breath, his heart swelling with ambition. “If we consider the continent of Atlantis a chessboard, we’ve only just crossed the dividing line. The game has only just begun!”
Everyone recalled the early days of the game, when Nie Yan had gathered each of them one by one. None of them had ever imagined reaching this point.
“Sometimes, I feel like you’re a prophet, as if you foresaw all this from the beginning,” Cui Can Daoguang said, looking at Nie Yan.
Hearing those words, Nie Yan’s heart skipped a beat, as if a secret had been pierced.
Cui Can Daoguang chuckled. “Of course, there are no prophets in this world. No one can be omniscient. Yet, for some reason, all of us in the Bull Tribe trust you deeply, firmly believing you will lead us to glory. Perhaps that is the source of the Bull Tribe’s strength.”
Nie Yan smiled. “As for this war against Angel Dominion and Century Capital, I honestly don’t feel confident.”
“So what if we fail? It’s been worth it already!” Sha Bu Si De Huai Dan (Sha Busi De Huaidan) was quite open-minded.
For each of them, their experiences in the game had already been glorious enough to last a lifetime. Even after ten or twenty years, players of Faith would still speak of their group with admiration.
“Don’t sound so sentimental. We won’t lose this battle. This war might last a long time—perhaps half a year or even one or two years—but I firmly believe Boss Nie Yan will lead us to the peak and unify the entire Light Faction!”
Nie Yan looked at Xie Yao, who stood about twenty yards away, riding atop the White Phoenix of Immortal Flame. Illuminated by the white firelight, her beautiful face stirred countless memories in him.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment.
No matter what, they absolutely could not lose. This war determined the fate of their group.
Although their strength was certainly no less than Angel Dominion and Century Capital, defeating such massive guilds would still be difficult. There was also the possibility they had hidden strategies.
“I heard Angel Dominion and Century Capital are expanding rapidly.”
“Numbers alone don’t matter; they might even burden their finances. What truly matters is the combat strength of their core members.”
Listening to the idle chatter among his teammates, Nie Yan simultaneously monitored the Bull Tribe’s wartime operations. Gu Huai led over 200 players dedicated to command, forming a brain-like organization responsible for receiving battlefield reports, handling emergencies, and issuing orders efficiently.
Soon, Nie Yan received news that the Holy Roman Empire’s forces had encountered resistance from three guilds under Century Capital, sparking fierce clashes. Both sides suffered over ten thousand casualties.
This was only the beginning!
Soon, the entire Saten Empire would become a battlefield, and the Abernathy Grasslands of the Bull Tribe would also become a major front.
Nie Yan ordered his team to rest briefly before retreating to Okolen City. Standing on the city walls, he watched as Angel Dominion’s catapults slowly advanced, drawing closer to Okolen. Over 600,000 troops surrounded the city tightly.
With such a massive force, even Nie Yan’s immense power couldn’t turn the tide of battle single-handedly. He could only achieve localized advantages. Moreover, the power of pets was significantly weakened in the face of large-scale warfare.
The city walls of Okolen were filled with Bull Tribe players, and all defensive structures had been urgently activated.
A group of over a hundred flying mounts flew past Nie Yan from a distance.
They were Angel Dominion’s flying mounts!
“It’s time to work!” Nie Yan said to his teammates.
Nie Yan’s team had over twenty flying mounts— one eighth-tier Darkwing Dragon, three seventh-tier mounts including the Immortal Flame Phoenix, Blue Dragon, and Crystalwing Dragon, and the rest were sixth-tier mounts. Their combat power was formidable.
Nie Yan’s Darkwing Dragon flew forward first, charging toward Angel Dominion’s flying mounts.
Chong Lou was a squad leader of Angel Dominion’s flying unit, commanding over a hundred mounts, including three sixth-tier and the rest fifth-tier. His unit was responsible for reconnaissance during the war. He led this group of over a hundred flying mounts circling above Okolen City. At least five or six Angel Dominion flying reconnaissance squads were patrolling above the city.
“First squad reporting, everything normal, no Bull Tribe flying mounts detected,” Chong Lou said in the team chat, then tilted his mount forward, leading the others to form a sharp spearhead formation.
“Captain, why haven’t the Bull Tribe’s flying mounts appeared yet?”
“I don’t know. Be careful; the Bull Tribe is different from any guild we’ve faced before!”
“Captain, Bull Tribe flying mounts detected!”
“It’s the Darkwing Dragon!” a team member exclaimed.
Chong Lou’s heart tightened. “Everyone, follow me and retreat!” he ordered urgently.
Looking around, he suddenly noticed Bull Tribe flying mounts encircling from all directions.
“Captain, what do we do?”
“Captain, let’s fight them! They only have twenty-something mounts!”
“Are you crazy? Those guys are Nie Yan’s elite. Even if we doubled our numbers, we wouldn’t stand a chance. Follow my command—break through!” Chong Lou barked, leading the charge in the opposite direction of Nie Yan.
Suddenly, a massive Phoenix engulfed in flames appeared ahead. Standing atop the Phoenix, Xie Yao looked like a goddess, breathtakingly beautiful.
The Phoenix opened its mouth, releasing a stream of flames that shot forward like a meteor.
Chong Lou sharply pressed down on his Thunder Eagle’s head, causing it to rapidly descend, narrowly avoiding the flame. The fire struck a fifth-tier Bloodthirsty Vulture behind him, engulfing it in flames. The vulture let out a piercing scream before plummeting, burning fiercely.
The air filled with a burnt stench.
Chong Lou’s face paled. This was the Phoenix’s True Flame skill! If he had been a second slower, the consequences would have been unimaginable. He couldn’t help shivering.
“Captain, Nie Yan’s chasing us from behind!”
Chong Lou turned back and saw the Darkwing Dragon diving from above, its wingspan stretching over ten yards. Its claws grabbed two flying mounts, splattering blood instantly. Moments later, the two mounts fell from the sky.
Other flying mounts attacked the Darkwing Dragon, but their strikes were as ineffective as hitting iron plates.
“Captain, it’s too strong! We can’t penetrate its defenses!”
“Captain, what do we do?”
Several team members’ voices trembled. This was their first encounter with such a situation.
“You fools, run faster!” Chong Lou shouted.
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