Chapter 861: Purifying Angud

The half-demon Angud fixed his gaze on Nie Yan ahead and strode toward him, getting closer and closer—fifty yards, thirty yards…

Some warriors rushed forward to block Angud, but they were all swatted away.

No player could halt Angud’s advance.

At twenty-nine yards, watching Angud take another step forward, Nie Yan’s pupils suddenly constricted.

Suddenly, within a radius of more than twenty yards around him, the ground transformed into a massive swirling quicksand trap. Angud’s feet sank into the sand, gradually pulling him deeper. No matter how he struggled or attempted to jump free, the quicksand held him fast.

This was the highest-grade quicksand trap recently developed by Ziyan—the ultimate trap designer. Even against bosses, it remained highly effective!

Nie Yan didn’t expect the trap to hold Angud permanently, only hoping it could delay him for a few seconds. That would be enough.

“Nie Yan is immobilized! Quickly take him down, or we’ll miss our chance!”

Suddenly, fifty to sixty players from the Angel Dominion rushed out of nowhere, all rogues, and their sole target was Nie Yan!

“Badman, Yaoyao, Yaozi, come support us quickly—we’re outnumbered!”

Kingdom of Kings, Smiles Not for Me, and Sun found themselves overwhelmed by the sudden onslaught. The outer ring of over a thousand players was held back by golden skeletons and couldn’t come to their aid. At that moment, more news arrived from outside—approximately three thousand Angel Dominion players had charged forward, engaging the outermost players of the Cowherd Tribe in battle. Due to the Cowherd Tribe’s formidable strength, the enemy couldn’t break through immediately.

As several rogues approached Nie Yan, Xie Yao, who was nearby, suddenly blinked into view beside them.

“Watch out for that woman behind us!”

“Take her down!”

Xie Yao waved her staff and unleashed a level thirteen Holy Light Judgment. A massive column of holy light rapidly expanded.

“Watch out!”

Boom! Boom! Two rogues failed to evade in time and were struck by the sweeping holy light. They flew backward, instantly killed.

One rogue used Evasion Step to close in on Nie Yan. However, Xie Yao blinked in front of him, raised her staff, and cast a Holy Word Spell.

At a distance of only one yard, the rogue had no time to react to the sudden Holy Word Spell. He was hit and blasted away.

Several nearby rogues watched in horror.

“Damn it, this woman is ruthless!”

“Focus on Nie Yan!”

As they prepared to charge Nie Yan, two mages suddenly appeared in front of them.

“It’s Yaozi! Retreat quickly!”

“Run!”

That was the last thought in their minds. In the Cowherd Tribe, Tang Yao’s reputation ranked just below Nie Yan’s—to ordinary players, he was an unattainable figure.

Tang Yao gave them no chance to escape, instantly wiping them out with several spells.

Angud struggled in the quicksand for a moment, then suddenly conjured a massive fireball above his right palm and slammed it into the center of the quicksand.

With a loud explosion, the flames scattered the sand.

Angud soared into the air and lunged forward, closing in on Nie Yan—now less than ten yards away. He landed on the ground, leapt again, and dove from above toward Nie Yan.

Angud’s face, illuminated by black flames, looked terrifyingly grotesque.

Tang Yao waved his staff, and a massive shield made of black ice abruptly appeared, blocking Angud’s path.

Angud swung his right fist. BOOM! The shield shattered into countless white ice fragments that drifted down like snow.

It hadn’t even slowed him down. Tang Yao thought despairingly.

Watching Angud approach, Nie Yan’s lips unexpectedly curled into a calm smile.

“Nie Yan, run!” Badman shouted urgently.

Nie Yan didn’t flee. He shouted, “Kro, appear!”

A fierce gale roared outward, sweeping players within a radius of fifty to sixty yards off their feet. A tornado formed in the center of the battlefield. Angud, caught in the whirlwind, was thrown backward and slammed into the ground. He struggled against the wind, his body trembling in fear as a terrifying presence overwhelmed him.

From the vortex emerged a tall, muscular figure.

“Nie Yan did it!”

The outer players erupted in cheers.

The War God Kro had appeared!

The tornado gradually calmed, revealing Kro’s clear form.

“You used one of the Kro Stones. Now I can fulfill one request for you, but it must not violate my principles,” Kro slightly bowed to Nie Yan.

Nie Yan glanced aside. Angud was trembling like a mouse before a cat, too terrified to even attempt escape.

“He is a demon from the underworld. This monster tried to kill me and steal my belongings before. I couldn’t handle him alone. Honored Mr. Kro, please help me kill him,” Nie Yan made his request.

“You mean the Death God’s Blade?” Kro asked, looking at Nie Yan.

“Yes,” Nie Yan’s heart tightened. Kro had guessed it. Was he also coveting the Death God’s Blade? He thought that if Kro wanted it, he wouldn’t be able to resist.

“Carrying such a treasure, no wonder you attracted evil beings,” Kro smiled faintly. “I accept your request.”

Hearing Kro’s words, Nie Yan’s heart relaxed. Finally, the threat of Angud was gone.

Kro turned toward Angud, approached him, placed his right hand on Angud’s head, and murmured, “Let me purify you, pitiful soul.”

Throughout, Angud dared not move or even lift his head.

A column of holy light descended, enveloping Angud.

Angud’s body gradually dissolved without resistance, eventually vanishing completely, as if he had never existed.

“Mr. Nie Yan, I have fulfilled your request. I must now leave,” Kro said to Nie Yan before slowly vanishing.

Since Angud was defeated by Kro, he dropped no loot upon death.

Seeing Angud’s demise, the Angel Dominion rogues nearby quickly retreated. The two thousand or so players outside also withdrew rapidly.

With Angud gone, they would have to face Nie Yan directly, so they fled before even engaging.

Finally, a major threat was eliminated. Next would be the Angel Dominion and Century Syndicate. Nie Yan’s ambitions surged—he was about to lead the Cowherd Tribe into a battle for ultimate glory!

There were many corpses on the ground. Nie Yan turned to the others and said, “Revive Dao Guang and Shui Se.”

Big Brother Seven, Li Li Huasha, and Heise Tiantang approached the bodies of Cui Can Dao Guang and others and began casting resurrection spells.

With Angud’s death, the golden skeletons had already crumbled into bone dust. All battlefields grew quiet, and the team members sat down to recover health and mana.

Soon, guilds like the Angel Dominion, Century Syndicate, and Divine Tribe received news of Angud’s defeat.

Ang Wing looked thoughtfully at the frontline video and sent a message to Cao Xu.

“What do you think about today’s battle?” Ang Wing privately messaged.

“Luck was on Nie Yan’s side—he managed to summon War God Kro for help. Pity about Angud. If properly utilized, this level 180 demonic lord could have been extremely useful,” Cao Xu sighed.

“That idiotic God King,” Ang Wing couldn’t help but curse.

“It’s not entirely God King’s fault. He couldn’t control Angud at all. Angud completely ignored orders. Now, we must rely on ourselves,” Cao Xu replied.

Ang Wing zoomed in on the video until he focused on the stone Nie Yan crushed.

“This must be the stone Nie Yan used to summon War God Kro. I wonder if he has more.”

“Regardless of whether he does or not, we needn’t worry. Such items must be rare. Also, did you notice the conversation between Nie Yan and War God Kro? Kro helped him under certain principles. Logically, since Nie Yan could summon Kro, he should have done so immediately upon encountering Angud. Why go through so much trouble? Clearly, the conditions for summoning Kro are extremely strict. Besides, NPCs of Kro’s caliber needn’t be feared in guild wars—system balance will prevent that,” Cao Xu calmly analyzed.

Ang Wing remained silent for a moment, finding Cao Xu’s analysis reasonable.

“We have no retreat—we must fight Cowherd Tribe head-on. Don’t worry too much. We’ll handle whatever comes our way,” Cao Xu smiled slightly.

“I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Cao Brother,” Ang Wing suddenly felt relieved. At this moment, hesitation was no longer an option.

While Ang Wing and Cao Xu could calmly accept Angud’s death, God King could not. Upon hearing of Angud’s demise, God King flew into a rage. Angud had been tied to several of his important quests, now all ruined. Moreover, Angud had always been a trump card for Divine Tribe. Now, everything was gone.

It was said that God King fell ill for several days from fury and grief, but that was no longer Nie Yan’s concern.