“How should we respond to the declaration of war from Xue Kuangdao?” Guo Huai asked. Xue Kuangdao had publicly declared war on the official website. If Niuren Tribe didn’t respond, it would be seen as showing weakness to Zhanda Xuexue! No matter what, they couldn’t lose in terms of momentum!
“I’ll handle the response,” Nie Yan said, preparing to counterattack Zhanda Xuexue on the official website.
“Alright,” Guo Huai nodded and went to attend to guild affairs. Some players had begun claiming rewards after killing members of Zhanda Xuexue. According to Nie Yan’s specified reward criteria, he needed to distribute the quest bonuses.
He opened the official website. Xue Kuangdao’s post was filled with mockery toward Niuren Tribe, clearly attempting to provoke them into action.
In reality, there was no need for such theatrics. Once Zhanda Xuexue declared war on Niuren Tribe, they would definitely respond.
Nie Yan posted a reply: “If you seek battle, so be it! We’ve never feared Bi Luo Cang Qiong, Zong Heng Tian Xia, Guang Ming Sheng Yan, or Kai Xuan Di Guo. Zhanda Xuexue will be next! Niuren Tribe will sweep through Hui Guang City and crush Zhanda Xuexue!”
The response from Kuang Zei Naiyan stirred excitement among players on the official website. Seeing this reply, they couldn’t help but feel that Naiyan remained as arrogant as ever.
Nie Yan’s words were forwarded to the Niuren Tribe group chat, igniting a surge of excitement among the guild members, who erupted into loud cheers.
“Sweep through Hui Guang City! Crush Zhanda Xuexue!”
“Damn Zhanda Xuexue!”
Below Nie Yan’s message, the kill count was displayed: 1563.
The Niuren Tribe bounty had only been issued a short while ago, nearly an hour later than Zhanda Xuexue’s, so it was natural that their kill count was slightly lower. However, it was increasing rapidly, gradually catching up to Zhanda Xuexue’s numbers.
Of course, the outcome of the war wouldn’t be determined solely by kill counts but by which side could sustain their finances the longest!
No one knew exactly how much money Zhanda Xuexue had!
Niuren Tribe could only pour all their funds into this battle and fight with everything they had!
Within just an hour, Nie Yan had already spent over 3,000 gold coins.
Aware of the impending financial crisis, players from Niuren Tribe who had died during this event waived their compensation claims.
Just then, Qishi De Wang Ge posted a message in the guild chat: “Looking for group members for a level 40 gold-farming team at the Liujin Lands map!”
The Niuren Tribe players quickly caught on and began organizing gold-farming teams.
“Looking for group members for a level 35 gold-farming team!”
“Looking for group members for a level 40 gold-farming team!”
“Old Qian, where are you? Meet at the Karol City teleportation point!”
“Li Shu, we’re gathering south of Karol City!”
Subchannels within the guild chat became lively as players sought teammates. One after another, Niuren Tribe teams set out, choosing maps slightly below their levels. While leveling speed would be slower, it would reduce health and mana consumption, allowing them to save more money. This money would be donated entirely to the guild.
These players were considered elite among regular players and usually disdained gold-farming. Yet now, everyone voluntarily organized gold-farming teams, supporting Niuren Tribe in this way.
Their actions moved Nie Yan and the others.
“Thank you, everyone!” Nie Fang said in the guild chat. As long as they had these loyal players, Niuren Tribe would stand forever.
“Bro, you’re being too formal. We’re in this together—when the guild thrives, we thrive; when the guild suffers, we suffer. Now that Niuren Tribe is in trouble, of course we’ll stand together and overcome this crisis!” Qishi De Wang Ge replied, quickly gaining agreement from the other guild members.
“Knight is right! Bro, don’t worry. With us around, Zhanda Xuexue will be the one to back down. Let’s see who runs out of steam first!”
At various teleportation points in Karol City, team after team of 20 players departed, teleporting to different locations across Karol. Their fighting spirits were high, showing no signs of discouragement.
Karol City players watched in astonishment as wave after wave of Niuren Tribe players entered teleportation points.
“What are the Niuren Tribe players doing?”
“From what a friend told me, it seems they’ve voluntarily organized gold-farming teams to fight Zhanda Xuexue to the bitter end!” one player explained.
Seeing the high morale of the Niuren Tribe players, Karol City players finally understood a truth: Niuren Tribe was unstoppable. With such spirit, it would be strange if they didn’t win!
A 60,000-strong gold-farming team operating around level 40 maps could earn about 30,000 gold per day, not counting equipment. If they obtained one or two pieces of gear, the earnings would be much higher. However, unexpected events during farming might reduce income.
One by one, Niuren Tribe gold-farming teams teleported out of Karol City.
At Honghe Fortress, Zhanda Xuexue’s headquarters, Xue Kuangdao received news from Karol City and was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected Niuren Tribe to take such action—every player voluntarily becoming gold farmers for their guild. Could Zhanda Xuexue’s players do the same? Absolutely not!
If Zhanda Xuexue players were asked to make such sacrifices, they’d likely revolt.
Looking at the footage from Karol City, Niuren Tribe players were full of fighting spirit, radiating a determination to battle Zhanda Xuexue to the end.
How had Kuang Zei Naiyan done it!
Although Niuren Tribe had only 60,000 members, at this moment Xue Kuangdao realized their true strength. This wasn’t a strength of numbers but of collective will. Was there another guild as united as Niuren Tribe? Even Sa’tern’s Angel Empire might not match this.
Xue Kuangdao received substantial daily gold investments from Century Financial Group, giving him financial flexibility. However, if all 60,000 Niuren Tribe members became gold farmers, conserving resources to sustain the war effort, the final outcome would be hard to predict.
Xue Kuangdao realized that defeating Niuren Tribe might not be so simple. Considering his options, he thought of his two allies. If necessary, he’d have to call on Mage Alliance and Sacred Guardians for help.
A chill ran through Zhanda Xuexue. A guild like Niuren Tribe inspired genuine fear. With such morale and unity, they were truly an unstoppable force, like the once-peerless Dark Ranger Guild at its peak in the virtual game Siyu, whose mere command brought invincibility.
Dark Ranger Guild had declined, its glory gone, while today’s Niuren Tribe was like a rising Dark Ranger Guild!
If Niuren Tribe were allowed to grow, there might soon be no place for Zhanda Xuexue in the entire Gelinlan Empire!
No matter the cost, they had to crush Niuren Tribe decisively!
Xue Kuangdao got to work.
The war between Niuren Tribe and Zhanda Xuexue wouldn’t be decided quickly. Nie Yan planned ahead, adjusting various revenue-generating operations and increasing shop rents. These shops had been doing booming business lately, making substantial profits, so it was time for them to contribute.
Nie Yan’s rent increase would certainly cause discontent among some merchants, but they had little choice. Karol City and Nisuode City were under Nie Yan’s control, with him owning prime real estate in all the best locations, creating a monopoly. If Nie Yan reclaimed their shops, their losses would be significant! For profit, they ultimately had to accept Nie Yan’s demands.
After chatting briefly with Yaoyao, she needed to continue with the second part of the Kars quest. The beginning of the second stage wasn’t difficult, just tedious. They parted ways. Nie Yan prepared some basic consumables and checked his inventory. His Intermediate Combat Bandage was just a couple of points away from upgrading, so he went to buy some silk.
While shopping, Nie Yan was more restrained than usual. Future expenses would be heavy, and he wasn’t sure if his funds would be sufficient.
Nie Yan sent a message to Tang Yao: “Help me with a quest.”
“Sure. Where are you?” Tang Yao quickly replied.
“Meet me at the Karol City teleportation point,” Nie Yan said.
Tang Yao returned to Karol City and went to the teleportation point.
“What quest are we doing?” Tang Yao asked Nie Yan.
Nie Yan looked at the Arcane Sprite beside Tang Yao and asked, “Has the Arcane Sprite reached level 4 yet?”
“Not yet. It still needs a lot. Level 4 is really hard. I think it’ll take at least a month,” Tang Yao replied.
“It might be a bit challenging without the upgrade, but we can manage. It’s a very simple quest and won’t take much time. Follow me, we’re teleporting to Suoyu Village.”
“I heard that’s a level 60 map!” Tang Yao exclaimed, surprised. Nie Yan had gone mad, thinking of doing a quest in a level 60 area?
“No problem, just follow me. I found something good on that map, and we’ll be back soon,” Nie Yan said, walking toward the teleportation platform.
Tang Yao followed. From the start of the game, had Nie Yan ever lied to him? If Nie Yan said it was possible, then it definitely was! It was a kind of almost obsessive trust!
Nie Yan had repeatedly proven through actions that his words were reliable, so Tang Yao believed him completely.
The two entered the teleportation point. As the light flashed, a desert village appeared before their eyes—a desolate town with only a few scattered buildings. A gust of wind blew through, enveloping the entire village in yellow sand.
“Follow me,” Nie Yan said, heading toward a more prominent building in the center of the town. It was a somewhat dilapidated earthen house, severely weathered and swaying precariously in the wind.
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