Fa Biao De Wo Niu
Chapter 582 Appointment
Nie Yan and Xie Yao walked into Kristin's Pharmacy. Looking into the distance, Kuang Fa also looked over in their direction.
Kuang Fa was surrounded by more than a dozen people, all elites from the Mage Alliance.
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere inside Kristin's Pharmacy immediately became tense, filled with the heavy smell of gunpowder.
There were still dozens of casual players inside Kristin's Pharmacy. Seeing that the atmosphere wasn't right, they moved to the side.
"Isn't that Kuangzei Nie Yan?"
"Seems like it. The one opposite him is Kuang Fa, the head of the Mage Alliance."
"I heard the Mage Alliance and the Niu Ren (Amazing People) Tribe have never gotten along."
"Yeah, these two arch-enemies have run into each other. I wonder what kind of trouble they'll stir up. I heard they just had a fight."
They whispered and cautiously sized them up, knowing they couldn't afford to offend either side.
As they were discussing, an old NPC dressed in a gray cloth robe hurried over. He was thin, wearing a gorgeous cloth robe, with white hair and a white beard, and a somewhat dignified expression.
The players were puzzled as to why he came out!
This old NPC was called Kristin, the owner of the pharmacy. He was responsible for supplying all the medicines used by the NPCs in Hilton Fortress. He was a well-known figure in Hilton Fortress, and his status was not low—a noble with the title of Earl. He usually didn't appear in the shop. If you ran into him, you might be lucky enough to buy some very rare and precious potions. His potions were generally only sold to players with status and standing.
Once, several players pestered Kristin to buy potions from him. One of them even managed to become a Baron. Kristin, in a fit of anger, called the guards and dragged those players into prison for a few days, and the group became much more obedient. Thus, the players had the impression that Kristin was definitely a character in Hilton Fortress that you couldn't afford to offend.
Finally encountering Kristin was an opportunity that couldn't be missed. Several players with titles or ranks straightened their clothes, preparing to go up and talk, hoping to get a few bottles of potions. But they saw Kristin walk straight towards Nie Yan.
"Greetings, esteemed Great Scholar and Guardian, Nie Yan." Kristin performed a noble's etiquette, his expression respectful.
Kristin's words were shocking. The players looked at Nie Yan in astonishment, including Kuang Fa, who was also shaken.
Great Scholar, Guardian. What kind of titles were these?
They had never heard of such titles. Judging from the literal meaning, the levels of these two titles were definitely beyond their imagination. Kristin, with the rank of Earl, was actually showing such a humble etiquette to Nie Yan. What kind of existence was Nie Yan in Hilton Fortress?
Kuang Fa clenched his fists, a heavy pressure in his heart. Earlier in the Government Affairs Hall, he had guessed that Kuangzei Nie Yan had a very high status in Hilton Fortress. As the leader of a top-tier guild in the Greenland Empire, he was far inferior to Nie Yan.
No guild leader could be like Nie Yan, becoming the true spiritual leader of a guild. It was precisely because of Nie Yan's transcendent existence that the myth of the Niu Ren Tribe's invincibility was created.
Had the Niu Ren Tribe been defeated in the previous ambush? The Mage Alliance and Sacred Guardians had suffered five times the casualties to eliminate just over a thousand members of the Niu Ren Tribe. Such a result could not be considered a victory at all.
"Hello, Lord Kristin," Nie Yan nodded, responding indifferently.
Nie Yan's indifferent attitude once again astonished the players nearby. Nie Yan would actually speak to an NPC in this manner! What a badass!
Kristin respectfully said a few words, then stood two or three yards to Nie Yan's side, his attitude extremely humble.
Nie Yan looked at Kuang Fa.
Everyone around held their breath, listening to what Nie Yan was about to say. They realized that if Nie Yan's words were posted on the forums, they would definitely be a bombshell.
"A decisive battle in the Karul Death Realm. Kuang Fa, do you dare to come?" Nie Yan looked coldly at Kuang Fa opposite him. Yes, this was a provocation.
The words "Karul Death Realm" made everyone gasp. The Karul Death Realm was not unfamiliar to many players. The official website had a detailed introduction to it. In Hilton Fortress, there was a wandering space magician who could use space magic to create a magical otherworld. When players needed to decide life or death in a certain way, they could look for him.
The Death Realm had its own rules. Players were randomly teleported to a point on the map and began to face harsh environments, fighting each other. If you died inside, you would lose five levels and three pieces of equipment, and then you would be kicked out. If it was a group battle of more than a thousand people, there would be ten points on the map. Grabbing all the points and defending them for an hour would count as victory for one side. Therefore, the battle would unfold near these ten points. Moreover, in a team battle, the commander's adaptability, command ability, and grasp of the terrain were very important.
Losing five levels and three pieces of equipment was an extremely terrifying punishment for a player. Unless they were sworn enemies, people generally didn't want to go to such a place.
Everyone looked at Kuang Fa, wondering if he would accept the challenge.
Hearing Nie Yan's words, Kuang Fa's heart skipped a beat. If he accepted Nie Yan's challenge, a thousand people against a thousand people, the Mage Alliance would definitely lose. The Niu Ren Tribe's ability to fight one-on-one was too strong. The Mage Alliance had too few top-tier players, and they were simply no match for the Niu Ren Tribe. If he retreated in the face of battle, with so many people watching, this video would soon be uploaded to the internet, and he, Kuang Fa, would become a laughingstock.
"You state the rules," Kuang Fa said, pretending to be calm, while sending a message to Cao Xu. Kuang Fa was a smart man. The Century Financial Group was his backer. At this time, he could only push all the problems to the Century Financial Group.
Lost City, a small city in the Saturn Empire. In a church in the center of the city, Cao Xu looked at the video sent by Kuang Fa, lost in thought. He had wanted to acquire the Niu Ren Tribe because he saw the huge potential for development, but he was rejected. If the acquisition failed, if the Niu Ren Tribe grew one day, it would be a huge threat to him. He used the conflicts between the Triumph Empire, Holy Light Flame, and the Niu Ren Tribe, subtly applying pressure from the sidelines, dragging the Niu Ren Tribe into the melee. But to his surprise, the Niu Ren Tribe grew stronger and stronger, and finally occupied Carol City. He had no choice but to withdraw his funds from Carol City.
The development of the Niu Ren Tribe was astonishing, driving the rapid expansion of the Long Yue Financial Group and the Tian Xia Corporation in the virtual industry. The position of these two forces in the virtual industry was becoming increasingly important, squeezing the Century Financial Group's living space. The disbandment of Zhan Dao Shi Xue (Battle Blade Bloodthirsty) and the Long Yue Financial Group's increased investment in the virtual industry had already caused the Century Financial Group's stock to decline by 1% of its market value. If the Niu Ren Tribe continued to grow, swallowing the Mage Alliance and the Sacred Guardians, he couldn't imagine what the result would be.
Faith's coverage was becoming wider and wider. This was a piece of fat that no one could give up. Cao Xu would not be willing to hand over this piece of fat. The several forces under him and the Niu Ren Tribe were destined to be locked in a life-or-death struggle!
Hearing Kuangzei Nie Yan launch a challenge to the Mage Alliance, Cao Xu paused with the teacup in his hand. He pondered for a moment, took a sip, and realized that Kuangzei Nie Yan's move was indeed ruthless. By placing the battlefield in the Death Realm, the number of people on both sides had to be the same. With the same number of people, the Mage Alliance was simply no match for the Niu Ren Tribe. They would inevitably be slaughtered cleanly. If Kuang Fa refused, then if word got out, how could the people of the Mage Alliance still show their faces?
Nie Yan sneered inwardly at Kuang Fa's reply. Under normal circumstances, the Mage Alliance would definitely not dare to accept, because the rules of the Death Realm stipulated that the number of people on both sides must be the same. But so what if I'm making it clear that I'm bullying you?
"The Niu Ren Tribe and the Mage Alliance will each send three thousand people to fight in the Death Realm. We will not be inviting any outside help. If the Mage Alliance feels that its strength is not enough, it can find outside help to bolster its ranks. As for the bet, the winner can arbitrarily choose five fortresses in the other party's city, excluding the main fortress, and cannot attack them within a month. How about it? You Mage Alliance trash, do you dare to come?" Nie Yan said, his tone not very polite, full of provocation.
The dozen or so elites from the Mage Alliance beside Kuang Fa were so angry that they even wanted to go up and fight Nie Yan.
Kuang Fa was still hesitating. If the Mage Alliance accepted, the consequences would be disastrous. He was waiting for Cao Xu's reply.
All the players looked at Kuang Fa, waiting for his reply.
"The Mage Alliance is probably scared, right?"
"I think so. With the same number of people, the Mage Alliance is simply no match for the Niu Ren Tribe. If I were Kuang Fa, I would obediently admit defeat."
The players in the distance whispered.
"Boss, we're just waiting for your word. If you agree, the brothers of the Mage Alliance will fight them fiercely, even if they know they're going to lose. If you shrink back, we won't have any face to stay in the Mage Alliance. We might as well disband," a priest said solemnly. He was none other than Yao Yao Feng Tian, the number one priest of the Mage Alliance, and definitely a heavyweight figure in the Mage Alliance.
"Yes, boss, we can be killed, but we cannot be humiliated!" Someone immediately agreed. They were all elites of the Mage Alliance, and they had their own dignity.
Cao Xu had not replied for a long time, and Kuang Fa was under tremendous pressure. If they agreed, they would definitely lose without the support of the Century Financial Group. If they didn't agree, the pressure from Yao Yao Feng Tian and others would also be great. If they retreated, the entire Mage Alliance would disband.
He was going to die either way. Kuang Fa gripped the staff in his hand.