Chapter 161 The Eve of the War

About five or six days before school started, Nie Yan and Xie Yao strolled around the First Military Academy, ate a meal in the cafeteria, worked out in the gym for a few hours, and returned to the villa around three or four in the afternoon.

Back home, Nie Yan made a simple dinner. Although Xie Yao could cook too, Nie Yan was better at it. He had grown used to living independently in his past life, and sometimes he had to improve his own meals, which had unexpectedly developed his cooking skills.

Three dishes and a soup, although plain, were still delicious. Xie Yao felt a bit of admiration for Nie Yan. She didn't know how he managed to make such simple dishes taste so good.

As they cleaned up together, there was a faint feeling of home.

After finishing, it was almost six o'clock.

"It's about time, let's get into the game." Nie Yan said, looking at the time. His expression became serious, as he understood how important this day was for the Niu Ren Tribe.

"Okay." Xie Yao nodded, looking at the contours of Nie Yan's face, somewhat lost in thought. People like Jiang Yingyu might never know that Nie Yan was most charming when he was serious. She was the closest person to Nie Yan, a position that Jiang Yingyu could not replace, so she didn't need to feel uneasy.

Two gaming pods were placed side by side in the bedroom, both of which were high-end, much more advanced than the one Nie Yan used before.

The two entered the gaming pods and logged into the game.

Nie Yan and Xie Yao came out of the villa and looked out at the square, which was densely packed with Niu Ren Tribe players, occupying a corner of the square. They were fully armed and ready to go. The players from Hilton Fortress watched from a distance, just bystanders, and were shocked by the imposing Niu Ren Tribe.

Seeing the high morale of the Niu Ren Tribe brothers, Nie Yan was also infected, and a surge of heroism welled up in him.

"Greetings, Leader Nie Yan! Greetings, Sister-in-law!"

Wherever Nie Yan and Xie Yao went, the Niu Ren Tribe players let out a thunderous roar, as if to shake Hilton Fortress to the ground. The surrounding players turned pale with fear. What kind of people were these guys from the Niu Ren Tribe? They would never understand.

Black Hell, standing to the side, looked at Nie Yan in surprise, watching the enthusiastic players. He was very puzzled as to how Nie Yan had done it. Even during the Dark Ranger Guild's most prosperous period, their guild members could not have been like the Niu Ren Tribe players. If he had to use one word to describe it, it would be fanaticism! One person being fanatical was not scary, but if a group of people entered a state of fanaticism, and everyone was willing to give their lives, then it would become a powerful war machine, crushing all obstacles. Even enemies ten times stronger than them could only flee in terror!

"How is it? The team is assembled, and the morale is not bad. Say a few words." Brilliant Knife Light said with a smile on the side.

Everyone looked at Nie Yan expectantly. This battle was crucial for the Niu Ren Tribe. Players all over the server were watching. No matter how many reinforcements the Mage Union hired, they had to win.

Looking at those familiar faces, Nie Yan was filled with emotion.

Nie Yan suddenly had a lot to say. He calmed himself down and said loudly, "Has anyone ever counted how many battles, big and small, we, the Niu Ren Tribe, have fought since our establishment? Hehe, I guess not many people remember anymore. I can't remember either. I still remember our first fight, when I and Yazi were surrounded by the Triumph Empire with dozens of people. In the end, only a few of us were left, and Yazi's Arcane Sprite was detonated, and he was resurrected later with an energy crystal. At that time, the Niu Ren Tribe only had a thousand or so people, and their levels were not high. Is there anyone who has been with me, Nie Yan, until now?"

"Me!"

"Me!"

"And me!"

Sparse shouts came from the crowd, only a dozen people. Their faces were flushed, and they didn't expect Nie Yan to mention them. Feeling the gazes of the brothers around them, they all raised their heads and chests!

"So many people have stayed, I am very pleased. You are the oldest group of people and know how our Niu Ren Tribe has grown. I remember my old man told me that on the battlefield, either you survive by stepping on the corpses of others, or others survive by stepping on your corpses. The world is so cruel. Our Niu Ren Tribe almost perished several times, but we still survived tenaciously. Where are our enemies now? Zongheng Tianxia, Triumph Empire, Warblade Bloodlust, these names have forever become history. We are still alive and growing stronger, from a guild to an entire guild alliance, sweeping through Calore City, but everyone understands that we still have many enemies, the Mage Union, Sacred Guardians, Angel Corps, they are thinking about how to destroy us all the time. If you don't want to be destroyed, then you can only pick up your weapons! Our foundation was built bit by bit, and the glory of the Niu Ren Tribe will be written in the annals of Faith, and it will surely remain in our hearts, becoming our immortal memory. Years later, when you think of these brothers who once fought the world together, you can say without shame that in the beginning, I fought side by side with you." Nie Yan looked at the players around him, feeling touched in his heart. In his previous life, there were also many brothers who fought side by side with him!

Nie Yan's words touched the hearts of many people. The Niu Ren Tribe players looked around, and their brothers were all around them. This was their reason for fighting. For a common goal, for a common glory, they stood together, back to back, entrusting each other with their lives. This was the meaning of brotherhood.

Black Hell, listening to these words, could not help but feel lost in his heart. Where were those brothers from the Dark Ranger Guild who fought side by side with him? When he deleted his account and left, he caused the Dark Ranger Guild to decline sharply. Everyone left, scattered. Now, looking back, he could not help but regret the mistakes he had made. At this moment, he was a little jealous of Nie Yan, because Nie Yan had so many brothers!

Black Heaven walked to Black Hell's side, looked at these Niu Ren Tribe players, turned to look at Black Hell, and said with some emotion, "Brother, the old brothers like Lao Liu and Blind still often talk about you. Although you changed your name, you are still the matchless Du Bu Tian Xia in our hearts. I still remember when the Xiao Ao group killed Blind, you dared to block the entrance of their guild alone and slaughtered more than a hundred of them. At that time, I told myself that you were my brother, and I, Heaven, only recognize you as my brother."

Black Hell wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Black Heaven, who said with some longing, "You deleted your account and left, and we looked for you everywhere. You entered Faith, changed your name to Black Hell, and I called myself Black Heaven. You joined the Dark Rangers and remained unknown. I didn't object, I knew it was because of that woman. In the end, you still let me leave. I joined the Niu Ren Tribe. When I first came here, I was a little uncomfortable. I was very conceited. Later, when I PKed with Bad Egg, I lost. Then, Brother Knife Light and Sister Shui Se took me to dungeons together and taught me a lot of things. In the Niu Ren Tribe, I learned what teamwork is, and I became brothers with Bad Egg and the others. My thinking gradually changed. I asked myself, if one day you come here and want to take me away, will I leave? I questioned myself countless times, and finally got a result. Brother, please forgive your brother, Heaven has decided to stay, to stay in the Niu Ren Tribe."

Hearing Black Heaven's words, Black Hell felt a mixture of emotions. He was the one who pushed Black Heaven away and let him come to the Niu Ren Tribe. Heaven found a sense of belonging, and he should be happy, but why did his heart hurt so much? It was like being stabbed by a knife. Black Hell recalled that he was the one who had let down these brothers, causing them to alienate him one by one!

"Brother, I'm sorry. Since you left, Nan Shan has been poached by the opposing guild, and the Magic guy has become the guild leader. Lao Liu has left, and Blind has also left. I gradually understood that even if we find you back, the Dark Ranger will no longer be the Dark Ranger it used to be. Until you slaughtered the Magic guys, I knew that the Du Bu Tian Xia whom I admired and respected, whom I considered to be my brother, had not changed, he had returned. But, Heaven is no longer the same Heaven, the current him is no longer a silly follower, he has found his goal. Brother Du Bu, you will be happy for me, right?" Black Heaven looked at Black Hell with tears streaming down his face.

Black Heaven's words were like knives, stabbing into his heart. Black Hell was confused, his heart was constantly aching. He was once the infinitely glorious Du Bu Tian Xia. When he was glorious, had he ever thought about the feelings of these brothers around him? He was the one who created the Dark Rangers and destroyed it again.

Black Heaven's departure was an inevitable result. Everything was caused by him.

"I sent a message to Lao Liu and Blind. They are willing to join the Niu Ren Tribe, Brother Du Bu, what are your next plans?" Black Heaven asked, he understood that with Black Hell's personality, he would probably not stay in the Niu Ren Tribe, and might choose to wander the world.

"I thought about staying here for a while and then taking you away with me. I thought you would come with me, but I was wrong." Black Hell said with a lonely smile.

"I'm sorry."

"Actually, you don't have to say sorry, it should be me who says sorry!" Black Hell patted Black Heaven on the shoulder.

"No matter where you go, Heaven is still your brother." Black Heaven said solemnly and firmly.

"I don't know why, but I don't want to leave anymore. Maybe I'm a little tired. I'll stay here and wait for Lao Liu and Blind to come over." Black Hell said with a smile. Instead of wandering the world, it was better to stay here temporarily. He wanted to see what kind of guild the Niu Ren Tribe was, that it would have such a deep influence on Black Heaven.