Chapter 1 The Return

Nie Yan used a fixed-point teleport. A flash of white light, and he was back in Okoron City.

Returning to Okoron City once more, Nie Yan was filled with emotion. Finally, he would return to Nirvana Flame in glory!

Since he was preparing to return to Nirvana Flame, Nie Yan deactivated Stealth. He glanced at the level rankings. Nie Yan's position on the level rankings had suddenly jumped to ninety-third.

The players of the Light Faction noticed the changes on the level rankings. They stared at the rankings in disbelief. Just how did Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame do it? When he had first returned to the game, he was only level one hundred and fifty-six. It had only been less than four months, and he was already level two hundred and two! What kind of leveling speed was that!

News on the Light Faction side quickly spread to the Dark Faction, causing a violent tremor.

The forums instantly exploded. Those who had originally thought Nie Yan was certain to lose all shut their mouths. They couldn't imagine how Nie Yan had leveled up, how he could be so fast! Soon, someone linked it to the thief who had soloed the Shadow Demon Lord in the Dark Death Domain. Suddenly, everything could be explained.

Two hundred and two levels. The gap between him and Duo Duo was at most four or five levels. With only a four or five level difference, the level suppression wasn't very strong. It would depend on the equipment and skill of both sides.

From the moment Nie Yan deactivated Stealth, all the players seemed to hear a solemn announcement. The former Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame had returned. The position of number one player in the game would henceforth change hands.

What was called ruling the world? From Nie Yan, players could get the most perfect interpretation. The instant he appeared, no one thought Duo Duo could win against Nie Yan! The undefeated myth of Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame was etched in the hearts of countless players. To this day, no one could break it!

Knowing that Nie Yan had reached level two hundred and two, the entire Nirvana Flame was in an uproar. In the guild chat, countless Nirvana Flame players kept spamming messages, venting their excitement. Some of the old members couldn't help but tear up. It had been three whole years, like a dream.

No one knew who spread the news that Nie Yan was returning, but it spread by word of mouth among the Nirvana Flame players.

Abernathy Great Prairie, Carol City, Orc Royal City, City of焰, Temple of Chaos, Sword of War God—countless players used Return Scrolls to return to the city, then teleported back to Okoron City.

Before long, Okoron City was filled with Nirvana Flame players who had poured in from all over, as well as others who had come after hearing the news. This majestic city on the Abernathy Great Prairie could already accommodate tens of millions of players, but it was still overcrowded, shoulder to shoulder. Everyone's faces were filled with excitement. They were about to witness the return of the king. This was a historic moment.

Three years. During these three years, the news of Nie Yan being shot had made countless Nirvana Flame players sad and heartbroken. Many people had cried. Nie Yan had led Nirvana Flame from nothing to glory, bit by bit. Many people had grown up following in the footsteps of Nirvana Flame, step by step. How deep was the old members' feelings for Nie Yan! Finally, Boss Nirvana Flame was coming back! He hadn't forgotten about his old brothers!

Deep within the Sword of War God.

Smoke Stub looked at the team chat and smiled slightly. "Nirvana Flame is finally coming back. Shall we go back?"

"Is this news a rumor? If Nirvana Flame was coming back, he should have notified us in advance. Is someone playing with us?" asked Crushing Blow.

"Whether it's true or false, Nirvana Flame has deactivated Stealth. With so many people gathered in Okoron City, he has no choice but to go back," Smoke Stub said with a smile.

Crushing Blow thought about it. That made sense. He said in the team chat, "Brothers, let's go back!"

Hearing Crushing Blow's words, a cheer erupted in the team. Knowing the news that Nie Yan was about to return, Sun, Undying Scoundrel, Tang Yao, and the others were already extremely excited. A moment later, flashes of white light streaked across the sky as they returned to Okoron City.

The players who were gathering in Okoron City became even more certain that Nie Yan was definitely coming back when they saw Crushing Blow, Smoke Stub, and the others return. Joy filled everyone's faces.

Okoron City was decorated with lanterns and streamers everywhere. The crowds surged, the scene was magnificent.

Nie Yan went to Starry Night Pharmacy. He had originally wanted to deal with some things first, then notify the brothers of Nirvana Flame, but just deactivating Stealth had caused such a violent tremor. It was a bit unexpected.

He thought about it and decided to simply show himself. He sent messages to Crushing Blow, Smoke Stub, and the others, took off his cloak, and walked straight towards the location of the Nirvana Flame guild headquarters.

As soon as Nie Yan appeared, there was an uproar around him. Everyone's eyes were focused on Nie Yan. The players automatically cleared a path for Nie Yan.

"Boss Nirvana Flame."

"Boss Nirvana Flame, do you remember me?"

Some of the Nirvana Flame players around him said excitedly. They hadn't expected Nie Yan to actually appear here. Their excitement was hard to express.

Nie Yan nodded and smiled in greeting. It had been three years. Although he couldn't remember the names of many faces, they were still familiar. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. During these three years, he had died once. He felt like he was in another world. Seeing these people again, he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions.

Nie Yan walked along, with countless players following behind him, like a flood.

Although Nie Yan knew that his return would inevitably cause a big stir, he hadn't expected it to be so sensational. Okoron City was filled with players everywhere, as many as tens of millions!

In just a moment, the Nirvana Flame players knew about Nie Yan's return.

Nie Yan glanced at the guild chat. Messages were constantly refreshing in the chat.

"Boss Nirvana Flame, welcome home!"

Seeing this message, Nie Yan's eyes couldn't help but get a little wet. He wondered how Crushing Blow, Smoke Stub, Sun, and the others were doing.

As they watched Nie Yan walk along, the players noticed the equipment on Nie Yan's body. Nie Yan had hidden all the equipment attributes. The players couldn't see the equipment attributes, but they could identify the level of the equipment from the appearance. They couldn't help but be shocked. It was all godly equipment! And it seemed to be a complete set.

The streamlined appearance, the smooth surface, shimmering with a pure metallic luster, a total of six pieces. Streaks of blue light flowed continuously on the surface of the equipment, emitting a cold aura.

Although they were at least five yards away from Nie Yan, they still felt an amazing chill.

Thinking of the video of Nie Yan soloing the Shadow Demon Lord before, they guessed that this set of equipment should have some amazing effect, similar to the effect of an aura or domain, as well as that Frozen Explosion. The terrifying damage made everyone tremble with fear.

Nie Yan walked calmly, his expression calm. The players around him felt an imposing aura. This person was the invincible, undefeated myth, Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame, who had created countless legends. Just the name alone gave people a heavy pressure.

The entrance to the Nirvana Flame guild headquarters in Okoron City was already close at hand. Countless Nirvana Flame elites were gathered here. Arriving here, these eager faces were very familiar. Many people Nie Yan could call out by name. Three years ago, they had fought side by side and laid down the foundation for Nirvana Flame! Looking ahead, thousands of Nirvana Flame elites stood in formation.

"Boss Nirvana Flame!"

"Boss Nirvana Flame, you're finally back!"

Voices rose and fell. Everyone couldn't help but be moved. Some people couldn't help but tear up.

Nie Yan saw Crushing Blow, Smoke Stub, Sun, Victorious Return, and the others.

Crushing Blow walked up, gave Nie Yan a big bear hug, and punched Nie Yan in the chest. "You brat is finally back!"

"Brother Nirvana Flame," Sun walked up quickly, tears glistening in his eyes.

Tang Yao and Victorious Return were relatively calm. After all, they could still see Nie Yan often.

Nie Yan was moved. He looked at each of these people, Smoke Stub, Undying Scoundrel, Big Brother Seven, Smile Isn't For Me... Looking at these familiar faces, Nie Yan couldn't help but want to roar out loud and vent his excitement. I, Nirvana Flame, am back again!

"The king returns, ruling the world!"

"Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame!"

No one knew who shouted, but the entire Nirvana Flame fell into a frenzy. Cheers resounded through the clouds. This sound, like thunder rumbling, seemed to want to collapse Okoron City. What an amazing force this was! All the non-Nirvana Flame players present couldn't help but change their expressions. Now they understood how Nirvana Flame had broken through the siege, from nothing, and finally established a powerful empire.

During these three years, although Nirvana Flame was still stable, without Nie Yan, everyone felt like they were missing something. Now that Nie Yan had made a strong return, the Nirvana Flame players were so excited they couldn't restrain themselves. Nie Yan was the spiritual pillar of the entire Nirvana Flame. As long as Nie Yan was there, the Nirvana Flame players felt an endless amount of power. This was the charm of a leader!

The four words "Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame" were a symbol of the glory of Nirvana Flame, like an unyielding banner.

Okoron City fell into a carnival. Countless Nirvana Flame players excitedly poured into the streets and gathered around the Nirvana Flame guild headquarters. As many as tens of millions of people filled all the streets near the Nirvana Flame guild headquarters.

Nie Yan climbed onto the watchtower at the highest point of the guild headquarters. Below, there were mountains and seas of people, surging crowds. The Nirvana Flame players looked up at Nie Yan standing on the watchtower, filled with fanaticism.

Looking around, the tops of the endless buildings were also full of players, cheering loudly.

"Long live Nirvana Flame, long live Boss Nirvana Flame!"

Looking at these players below, Nie Yan's heart was filled with pride. This was the feeling of being a powerful figure, making decisions and giving orders. As long as he gave an order, millions of Nirvana Flame players would sweep away all enemies for him!