Chapter 948 - Void Metal (1/2)
Nie Yan’s return didn’t merely shock the players of Asskickers United but the entire playerbase. Originally, many people felt that even if he came back now, it wouldn’t stir up any big waves. After all, he was only Level 156, and over these past three years, he had long since fallen from the number one spot. Catching up to the players at the peak was easier said than done!
Most players were pessimistic about a potential return of Nie Yan. However, when they saw the global announcement, they all quietly shut their mouths.
Someone did the calculations. Every clear of the Dark Demonic Space netted about 5 billion experience. If Nie Yan kept grinding the dungeon at his current pace, he could get in about five to six runs in a 16-hour day. At that pace, he would go from Level 156 to Level 180 in only two months!
Howling Wind was the previous record holder for the fastest clear time in the Dark Demonic Space. He averaged around seven hours a run and achieved his five-hour record at Level 180. From Level 163 to Level 180, it took him a total of seven months. Even Tang Yao failed to beat this record. However, Nie Yan had done just that and he wasn’t even close to Level 180!
The frightening Mad Rogue. Did this mean that Nirvana Flame was going to rise back to the top?
The Albalia Void Lava Ruins in the Sword of the War God. A team of players was advancing through the void lava. The highest level among them was 202 and the lowest 196.
「Howling Wind, look at the global announcements!」a Warrior said in voice chat.
Howling Wind opened up the global announcements and looked at the latest one. His eyes lit up.「Nirvana Flame is back!?」
「Wow, he is already strong enough to clear the Dark Demonic Space, and in under two hours! The rewards there are really good.」
「Howling Wind got a Chaos-grade Mage robe for his top time. I wonder what Nirvana Flame got.」
「All the top experts are probably starting to feel the pressure. I wonder how long it will take Nirvana Flame to climb back up to the top after his three-year hiatus. After all, only a freak like him can pull something like that off.」
While his teammates were chatting, Howling Wind was lost in thought. Like many others, he thought Nie Yan had died three years ago. At that time, he was filled with regret. He wondered if he would have the qualifications to challenge Nie Yan when he caught back up.
Nie Yan was also the main subject of discussion in the Fallen Angel guild chat.
Back when Nie Yan was at his prime, no one in both factions even came close to him. Although he had fallen behind a lot, no one could say for certain he wouldn’t overtake them again. So, many of the players in Fallen Angel had the inclination to snuff out this potential threat while it was still in the cradle.
「Boss, Nirvana Flame is grinding in the Dark Demonic Space. Let’s send some people over to ambush him.」
「Yeah, Boss! We can’t risk Nirvana Flame rising back to the top again!」
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Everyone in Fallen Angel was waiting for Plenty’s reply.
Plenty was also in the Sword of God at this moment. Seeing the discussion in the guild chat, he faintly smiled.「That kind of mindset is for the weak. If you have time to think about getting in the way of others, you’re better off spending it levelling up and getting stronger.」
The players in Fallen Angel’s guild chat went silent. They no longer brought up this topic.
“Boss, I know you’re a straightforward person who does everything in the open. But if we really don’t stop Nirvana Flame, I’m worried… You know, we can always hire someone outside of our guild,” a Warrior beside him said.
Plenty shook his head. “It’s fine, no need. I want to see how Nirvana Flame will make up for this three-year gap.”
The Warrior’s eyes flashed with a subtle light. He met gazes with the several teammates around him.
Plenty lowered his head in contemplation. He couldn’t help but bitterly smile. Clearing the Dark Demonic Space in under two hours. This was truly astonishing. Even he felt the inclination to send someone to go after Nie Yan.
If you really can climb back up to the peak, I will gladly await the day!
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Nie Yan was still grinding away in the Dark Demonic Space. Every time he exited the dungeon, he would only be out for a few seconds before stealthing and entering back in. He discovered that the number of players outside the entrance had spiked. There were faces from Asskickers United and from Fallen Angel. There were even quite a few guildless players. Still, Most were from Asskickers United. They were guarding the area.
Nie Yan realized these people were sent by Guo Huai. Likely, Guo Huai was worried there would be people looking to ambush him and interfere with his levelling.
Nie Yan didn’t want to betray their good intentions. He didn’t linger and continued levelling.