Gui Lang and others were stunned. They never expected that the nearby Bloodthirsty Porcupines would suddenly attack them. This was far beyond their expectations.
Could these Bloodthirsty Porcupines also be Nie Yan’s pets?
Each of these giant porcupines resembled a moving mountain, charging toward them.
The four of them were completely surrounded.
A Gold-ranked Earth Dragon, one Elite Bloodthirsty Porcupine, two Leader-ranked Bloodthirsty Porcupines, and two regular Bloodthirsty Porcupines—there was no way they could match up against such a force.
“Zei Liu, you go first,” Gui Lang urged anxiously. They had no chance of escaping, but the only one who could possibly flee was Zel Liu, the rogue.
“We… I won’t leave!” Zel Liu replied solemnly.
“Go!” Gui Lang glared furiously at Zel Liu. If they delayed any further, all of them would die here. At least one person escaping would be better than all of them perishing!
Zel Liu hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and activated his stealth ability, his figure slowly vanishing into the darkness.
A Bloodthirsty Porcupine charged toward Gui Lang and slammed him away.
Five Bloodthirsty Porcupines rushed toward the group of cloth-armored players. Under Nie Yan’s control, these Bloodthirsty Porcupines were far more terrifying than the ordinary monsters outside. There was no way these players could escape.
When players encounter Bloodthirsty Porcupines, as long as the warriors can draw their aggro and the mages provide healing, the threat isn’t too great. However, once they became Nie Yan’s pets, they gained intelligence, and their fighting style changed accordingly. They no longer followed the aggro formula, employing tactics such as flanking, encircling, and sudden assaults without restraint.
Gui Lang used a teleportation skill to move dozens of yards away, but the moment he landed, a Bloodthirsty Porcupine appeared beside him. Its back arched, and a barrage of quills shot out like dense steel needles.
Thud! Thud! Thud! The quills struck home, causing a string of damage numbers to float above Gui Lang’s head, along with a slowing poison effect.
Gui Lang fell to the ground. The remaining undead warrior and curse mage couldn’t escape either. The warrior was overwhelmed and killed by the Bloodthirsty Porcupines, while the curse mage tried to resist but was instantly incinerated by a blast from the Gold-ranked Earth Dragon.
System: Honorable kill, civilian, quantity 1, gain 5 honor points.
System: Honorable kill, civilian, quantity 1, gain 3 honor points.
Players gain varying amounts of honor points based on the strength of their opponents. Killing a player of the same level grants 1 honor point, while defeating a higher-level opponent grants more. Killing a significantly lower-level opponent grants no honor points. If the enemy is resurrected, the honor points gained will be deducted.
Nie Yan’s honor points were quite substantial due to defeating higher-level opponents.
Only one rogue remained, and his whereabouts were unknown. Nie Yan scouted around but couldn’t pinpoint the rogue’s exact location, though he could sense that the rogue was nearby and hadn’t left.
With his teammates eliminated, the rogue felt unwilling to accept defeat and lingered nearby, searching for an opportunity to strike. Only a surprise ambush could take down Nie Yan!
Suddenly, Nie Yan sensed something and locked his gaze on a spot in the darkness.
True Sight!
A divine light radiated from Nie Yan’s eyes, piercing through the darkness and locating a figure. He suddenly lunged forward, charging at the rogue.
Zel Liu, the rogue, saw Nie Yan’s eyes suddenly bulge with veins, resembling a demon. His heart lurched with shock—he had been discovered!
Seeing Nie Yan charging toward him, he immediately used a mid-tier speed potion and sprinted into the distant darkness. Nie Yan’s strength was formidable, and he dared not confront him head-on.
Nie Yan chased after Zel Liu, quickly closing the distance. Within just seven or eight seconds, Nie Yan had caught up behind him. With a flash of his gleaming dagger, he struck toward the back of Zel Liu’s head.
So fast!
Using Windstep, Zel Liu dodged Nie Yan’s attack and activated all his speed-boosting abilities, fleeing deeper into the darkness.
The two resembled leopards sprinting across the wilderness. No matter how hard Zel Liu accelerated, Nie Yan pursued like a ghost, staying just a breath away.
Zel Liu felt a chill at Nie Yan’s speed. He was one of the top rogues in the Black Empire guild, equipped with top-tier gear. He had used all his speed-enhancing skills, which would have left any other rogue in the dust.
Yet, compared to Nie Yan, his speed was nothing but a joke.
Recalling Nie Yan’s pets, Zel Liu realized this human player was truly formidable.
Watching Zel Liu sprint through the jungle, Nie Yan was somewhat impressed by the rogue’s speed. He had to activate Shadow Dance to catch up.
Activating Shadow Dance immediately increased his speed beyond the rogue ahead.
Nie Yan lunged at Zel Liu from behind, his dagger aimed at the rogue’s back.
A backstab unleashed a spray of blood.
A vicious attack!
Zel Liu took the hit, a damage number over a hundred floating above his head. With only 1,500 HP, he quickly drank a mid-tier instant healing potion as Nie Yan prepared to strike again, turning to block.
Clang! The two daggers clashed.
As Zel Liu blocked Nie Yan’s attack, Nie Yan leapt and executed a critical strike.
Before Zel Liu could react to blocking the attack, a flash of light streaked past his eyes, slicing across his neck.
Nie Yan’s critical strike landed squarely on Zel Liu’s throat.
Zel Liu’s pupils constricted in shock, his expression bewildered and confused. He hadn’t even seen Nie Yan’s move, let alone understood how he had died.
Zel Liu collapsed.
Nie Yan patted Zel Liu’s body, finding a rogue’s equipment. It was a Gold-ranked item with +52 Agility, +56 Strength, and +7 Focus, but it was restricted for use by Evil-aligned Undead Rogues. After a moment’s thought, he placed the item into his backpack.
Returning to the previous location, Nie Yan collected the equipment dropped by the Evil-aligned Undead players.
He needed to leave quickly to avoid being targeted. These players belonged to guilds, and if they brought their guild members to hunt him down, he would be in serious danger. After all, he was alone in this underground world.
His underground journey had just begun. As he traveled, he encountered around sixty to seventy Undead Empire players, few of whom managed to escape his grasp.
He looted a large amount of equipment, most of which was worthless and discarded. Only a few decent items were temporarily stored in his backpack.
Nie Yan was practically unstoppable.
Stories about Nie Yan rapidly spread among the Undead Empire players. Many Undead Empire players learned that a formidable human player had appeared in the nearby maps, slaughtering many players. Those with weaker abilities dared not venture into Nie Yan’s territory. However, some high-level players began seeking him out, hoping to find his trail. Additionally, the Undead Empire Mercenary Guild posted a bounty mission for Nie Yan.
Mission: Eliminate the human player Nie Yan appearing in the Fesuo Frozen Wastes, reward 200 gold coins.
A reward of 200 gold coins was enough to entice many players. Some teams were already eager to organize expeditions to the Frozen Wastes.
Most people didn’t know Nie Yan’s exact location. Nie Yan’s appearances were unpredictable—he might be in the eastern part of the Frozen Wastes eliminating a few players one day, and in the western part eliminating another couple the next. If they knew Nie Yan’s precise location, they would have gathered in groups to hunt him down.
Although they didn’t know Nie Yan’s exact location, many were closely monitoring his activities, with some players specifically dedicated to collecting information about him.
Nie Yan, a rogue, level 38; HP 2300, equipment unknown, wielding an exceptional weapon; attack 600-800, extremely high critical hit rate, maximum critical damage 1700; pets: Gold-ranked Earth Dragon, one Elite Bloodthirsty Porcupine, two Leader-ranked Bloodthirsty Porcupines, two regular Bloodthirsty Porcupines.
This set of stats was truly terrifying—requiring at least a twenty-player team to take him down.
They were all watching to see who would eventually send this surface-world visitor back and how long he could remain at large.
A day passed, and Nie Yan checked the time. It was time to log off. Glancing at the five Bloodthirsty Porcupines beside him, he knew they would disappear upon logging back in. Though it was a bit regrettable, there was nothing he could do.
Nie Yan released the five Bloodthirsty Porcupines, recalled the Gold-ranked Earth Dragon, and logged off.
After breakfast, Nie Yan visited his father’s company. With the initial investment from Bull Player Tribe, War God Tribe had already begun to develop. Nie Yan’s father had invested heavily, bringing over thirty well-known studios under the War God Tribe banner. These thirty studios merged into the War God Tribe, quickly gaining immense popularity. Shortly after its formation, the War God Tribe had already organized a team to capture a fortress.
What Nie Yan’s father needed was precisely this fortress. The commercial district within the fortress, where credit points were traded, held immeasurable economic value. He could construct various entertainment facilities and shopping centers in the credit point trading area. Non-gaming players, including children and the elderly, would come to these areas for leisure activities, spending real-world credit points.
This was why many financial groups were willing to invest in Faith.
The War God Tribe had already expanded significantly. The gold-farming teams Nie Yan’s father had hired were already operational, requiring only minimal additional funding from Bull Player Tribe. Under A Chen’s leadership, the War God Tribe had done its best to reduce Nie Yan’s burdens.
Nie Yan had just received a notification that the entrance exam for the First Military Academy would begin in two hours. Passing the exam would grant early admission. Many people would attend this crucial exam, including Xie Yao and Liu Rui.
In his previous life, Nie Yan had taken the First Military Academy entrance exam but performed terribly. He still remembered the disappointed expression on his father’s face when he returned. That moment was forever etched in Nie Yan’s mind.
Thinking about it now, Nie Yan couldn’t help but sigh. It was a regret from his past life.
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