Chapter 1 Shadow Assassin

The Shadow Assassin tossed a probe at the Necromancer Bodman.

Bodman: Legendary Necromancer, Level ???

The Necromancer Bodman's level was too high; the Shadow Assassin couldn't determine his level at all.

If the Shadow Assassin were to proactively attack the Necromancer Bodman, trying to take him down would be an impossible task.

If the Necromancer Bodman finished the ritual he was performing, the Shadow Assassin would certainly have no chance of survival, so the action had to be quick.

Nie Yan controlled the Shadow Assassin to bypass the Necromancer Bodman. Near here, on the shrine, were some items used by the Necromancer Bodman. Nie Yan had the Shadow Assassin take a few of these items as evidence, including fragments of bone used by the Necromancer Bodman to summon Bone Dragons.

After the Shadow Assassin obtained these items, Nie Yan prepared to have him retreat.

The Shadow Assassin passed about five yards from the Necromancer Bodman.

Looking at the Necromancer Bodman still standing motionless, a sudden, wild idea popped into Nie Yan's head.

Have the Shadow Assassin steal from the Necromancer Bodman!

The Shadow Assassin slowly crept toward the Necromancer Bodman, the distance between them growing ever smaller.

Nie Yan held his breath, his heart rate involuntarily accelerating. If the Necromancer Bodman woke up, they'd be in trouble.

The Shadow Assassin drew closer and closer to the Necromancer Bodman, until he was within reach.

Nie Yan controlled the Shadow Assassin to strike decisively. The Shadow Assassin reached out and used Steal.

System: Steal failed.

It failed. Nie Yan's heart tightened abruptly. The Necromancer Bodman continued to chant his spell with complete focus, ignoring the Shadow Assassin. Only then did Nie Yan feel somewhat calmer.

Since Nie Yan's Steal skill had advanced to level sixteen, it had rarely failed, and it could steal from monsters of even higher levels. Perhaps the Legendary Necromancer's level was simply too high.

Continue!

Nie Yan had the Shadow Assassin cast Steal again.

System: You obtained an Obsidian Dragon Crystal.

Nie Yan raised an eyebrow, wondering what this Obsidian Dragon Crystal was.

The Necromancer Bodman remained standing still.

This guy really is focused when chanting a spell. Then I won't hold back!

The Shadow Assassin used several Steal skills in a row, obtaining three Dragon Crystals and a Fusion Gem.

While the Shadow Assassin was stealing from the Necromancer Bodman, Nie Yan concentrated intensely, not daring to make the slightest mistake. Once the Necromancer Bodman woke up, if he didn't react quickly enough, besides the Shadow Assassin, he himself would be in a very dangerous situation.

Just then, the Necromancer Bodman suddenly opened his eyes, and burning red flames shone from his sockets.

Nie Yan's heartstrings abruptly tightened. That guy had awakened!

He quickly controlled the Shadow Assassin to activate Gale Step and flee into the distance.

Nie Yan, on the other hand, retreated in the opposite direction, disappearing into the shadows around a corner. Soon, the figures of the Shadow Assassin and the Necromancer Bodman were no longer visible. Less than half a minute later, a message came from the system: the Shadow Assassin had been killed.

The Necromancer Bodman, truly a terrifying fellow!

Nie Yan hid in a shadowy corner and activated a Return Scroll in a concealed spot. A flash of white light, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in Emerald City. He looked at the Shadow Assassin's final image. The Shadow Assassin was entangled by a shadow from the Necromancer Bodman, then exploded and died.

This guy's methods of killing were swift and decisive, and his movements extremely fast.

Back in Emerald City, Nie Yan checked his loot. Two of the three Obsidian Dragon Crystals were Rank 8, and one was Rank 9, just like ordinary crystal cores. Seeing these three Obsidian Dragon Crystals, Nie Yan smiled slightly. This time, Darkwing Dragon was in luck. With the help of these Dragon Crystals, Darkwing Dragon would probably be able to advance to Rank 8. He wondered if there was a chance to break through to Rank 9.

Under normal circumstances, Darkwing Dragon would have to sleep for at least half a month after eating a large number of crystal cores. Nie Yan would still need Darkwing Dragon for the near future, so he could only keep the Obsidian Dragon Crystals for now and deal with them later.

In addition to the Obsidian Dragon Crystals, there was also a Fusion Gem. Using a Fusion Gem in conjunction with a craftsman or Pandora's Box could fuse three pieces of jewelry-type equipment together, with the condition that rings could only be fused with rings, and necklaces could only be fused with necklaces.

Nie Yan immediately thought of the rings in his bag. Because there were only two ring slots, he had to frequently switch rings whenever he needed to use a skill on a ring, which was very troublesome. Sometimes, in emergencies, he simply didn't have time to put on the ring he needed. With this Fusion Gem, if he could fuse the Creeper Ring, the Weaver Ring, and the Jumper Ring together, it would be much more convenient.

Thinking of this, Nie Yan took out Pandora's Box, then placed the Creeper Ring, Weaver Ring, Jumper Ring, and Fusion Gem inside. He activated the fusion. A dazzling light flashed, and these four items fused together, transforming into a very delicate ring. It was silver-white overall, and the front was carved into the shape of a delicate spider, entwined with vines. Even the expression of this spider could be seen clearly.

System: Please name this item.

Nie Yan thought for a moment. He would call it the Ring of Agility.

System: Naming successful.

Nie Yan put on the Ring of Agility.

After synthesizing the Ring of Agility, Nie Yan walked towards the headquarters of the Crazy Battle Alliance, met with Love Killer, and talked about the current situation in Emerald City. If this undead revenge was not handled well, the Crazy Battle Alliance would suffer a devastating blow.

After the funds from the Ni Ren Guild were transferred, Love Killer had already started laying out the defense of all the fortresses. After hearing what Nie Yan said, he understood the seriousness of the matter. Not daring to be negligent, he began to use his influence to prevent the players of Emerald City from heading east. Although he couldn't influence all the players, he at least stopped some of them.

After finishing the arrangements for Emerald City, Nie Yan teleported back to Calore.

Guo Huai already knew some of the situation and was busily arranging defenses. Nie Yan inquired about the specific situation. Guo Huai was doing a pretty good job.

Nie Yan headed towards the Council of Elders of the Glorious Empire. Now, only by mobilizing the power of the NPCs could they resist this undead revenge.

The Council of Elders of the Glorious Empire was a very old and dilapidated building, located in the southern part of Calore. This building was built with Cuiyu Stone from the Ganges Valley. This stone was very strong and its texture clear, pleasing to the eye and exuding a sense of understated nobility.

At the entrance of the Council of Elders were two high-level guards, level 180, wearing full sets of dark gold armor, holding greatswords, standing on either side.

These two guards were Holy Swordsmen. In his past life, few players dared to come here. Anyone who dared to force their way into the Council of Elders would face dire consequences. In his past life, some top-tier players clashed with these Holy Swordsmen guards. Their levels were even higher than those of the guards, but they were still brutally suppressed.

Usually, if one's title wasn't high enough, one wouldn't even have the right to speak to the guards. Nie Yan was a special case. Whether it was Great Scholar, Sacred Shadow Dancer, or Advanced Demon Hunter, he could talk to these guards.

Seeing Nie Yan approaching, the two Holy Swordsmen stopped him.

"Greetings, Sacred Shadow Dancer, Great Scholar, and Advanced Demon Hunter, Mr. Nie Yan. May I ask what business you have here?" One of the Holy Swordsmen, who looked to be in his forties and had a thick beard, asked.

"I wish to see the Elders," Nie Yan stated his intention.

"Please wait a moment, I will ask the Elders for instructions," the Holy Swordsman walked inside.

Time passed bit by bit, but there was no response from within. Nie Yan couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

After a while, the Holy Swordsman finally came out, shaking his head. "Elder Redwin said that the Elders are currently in a meeting and cannot see anyone. So, Mr. Nie Yan, please return. If there is anything, I can relay it to Elder Redwin for you."

Nie Yan had some impression of the Elder Redwin that the Holy Swordsman mentioned. That fellow was a Duke, with a very high status in the Glorious Empire, but at the same time, he was known for being stingy and mean. His reputation among the players was very bad. The thought of conveying the message to such an Elder made Nie Yan feel a little depressed.

Nie Yan shook his head. "No need."

Nie Yan looked up at the building in front of him. Although there was only a door between them, he couldn't get in. The Council of Elders was truly arrogant!

After hesitating for a moment, Nie Yan was troubled. He suddenly thought of someone, Kales of the Holy Cathedral!

Kales had a relatively high status in the Glorious Empire. If he knew the news, he could go directly to see the Elders of the Glorious Empire.

Thinking of this, Nie Yan walked in the direction of the Holy Cathedral.

Entering the Holy Cathedral, he met Kales again in the same old place.

"Respected Mr. Kales, hello," Nie Yan greeted respectfully.

"Hello, Mr. Nie Yan. Is there anything I can help you with?" Kales asked. His tone was very kind, without the slightest pretense.

"Respected Mr. Kales, I am here to inform you of a matter." Nie Yan roughly explained what he had seen and heard at Brokey Fortress and the plan of the Necromancer Bodman, and presented the evidence he had obtained.

"Necromancer Bodman, that hateful fellow. I didn't expect this guy to be resurrected again. I'll take you to see the Elders of the Council. Come with me," Kales said, and together with Nie Yan, hurried towards the location of the Council of Elders.

Nie Yan followed behind Kales and arrived at the gate of the Council of Elders.

Seeing Kales, the two Holy Swordsmen didn't dare utter a word and directly let them pass.

Only then did Nie Yan feel the disparity in levels in Glorious. In other parts of Calore, his status was already considered very high, but it was still not enough to directly barge into the Council of Elders.

Passing through corridors, in the magnificent hall at the center of the Council of Elders, Nie Yan finally saw the seven most powerful people in the Glorious Empire. Sitting at the head of the hall was the legendary Emperor Joberia.