Chapter 191 A Homey Feeling

About five or six days before the start of the semester, Nie Yan and Xie Yao strolled around First Military Academy. They ate a meal in the cafeteria and spent a few hours in the gym. By three or four in the afternoon, they returned to the villa.

Back home, Nie Yan prepared a simple dinner. Although Xie Yao could also cook, Nie Yan was comparatively better. Having lived independently in his past life, he sometimes had to improve his own meals, which led to him developing decent culinary skills.

Three dishes and a soup, although simple, were quite delicious. Xie Yao felt a sense of admiration for Nie Yan, not knowing how he managed to make such simple dishes taste so good.

When they cleaned up together, there was a faint feeling of warmth, like a home.

After finishing, it was almost six o'clock.

"It's almost time. Let's go into the game," Nie Yan said, looking at the time, his expression becoming serious. He understood how important this day was for Asskickers United.

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

Two game pods were placed side by side in the bedroom, both high-end models, far superior to the one Nie Yan used before.

They stepped into the pods and entered the game.

Nie Yan and Xie Yao emerged from the villa and looked out at the plaza. It was densely packed with Asskickers United players, occupying a corner of the plaza, fully armed and ready to go. The players from Hilton Fortress watched from afar, mere bystanders, awed by the imposing Asskickers United.

Seeing the high morale of the Asskickers United brothers, Nie Yan was also infected, and a burst of heroic spirit surged within him.

"Guild Leader Nie Yan, hello! Guild Leader's wife, hello!"

Everywhere Nie Yan and Xie Yao went, the players of Asskickers United erupted in thunderous shouts, as if they would shake Hilton Fortress until it collapsed. The surrounding players paled in comparison, terrified by their morale. Just what kind of people were these Asskickers United guys? They would never understand.

Black Hell on the side looked at Nie Yan with some surprise. Seeing this group of impassioned players, he was puzzled. How did Nie Yan manage it? Even during the Dark Paladin Guild's most prosperous period, their guild members couldn't be like the players of Asskickers United. If he had to use one word to describe it, it would be fanatical! One person being fanatical wasn't scary, but if a group of people all entered a state of fanaticism, each willing to give their life, then they 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 ready, and the morale isn't bad. Say a few words," Brilliant Light said with a smile.

Everyone looked at Nie Yan expectantly. This battle was crucial for Asskickers United. All the players in the server were watching. No matter how many reinforcements the Mage Union hired, they had to win.

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

Nie Yan suddenly had a lot to say. Calming his emotions, he said loudly, "Has anyone ever calculated how many battles, large and small, our Asskickers United has fought since its establishment? Heh, I guess not many people remember anymore, and I can't remember either. I still remember the first fight, when I and Yazi were surrounded by Triumph Empire with dozens of people. In the end, only a few of us were left alive. Yazi's arcane sprite was also detonated, and it was later resurrected with an energy crystal. At that time, Asskickers United only had a thousand or so people, and their levels weren't high. Who has been with me, Nie Yan, all the way until now?"

"Me!"

"Me!"

"And me!"

Sparse shouts came from the crowd, only a dozen people. Their faces were flushed, not expecting that Nie Yan would mention them. Feeling the gazes of their surrounding brothers, they held their heads high!

"So many people have stayed, I'm very pleased. You are the oldest batch of people, and you know how our Asskickers United has grown and developed. I remember my old man told me that on the battlefield, either you step on the corpses of others to survive, or others step on your corpse to survive. This world is so cruel. Our Asskickers United almost collapsed 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, growing stronger and stronger, from a guild to an entire guild alliance, sweeping across Calore. But everyone understands that we still have many enemies, the Mage Union, Sacred Guardians, Angel Corps, they are constantly thinking about how to destroy us. If we don't want to be destroyed, then we can only pick up our weapons! Our foundation was built bit by bit, the glory of Asskickers United will be written in the annals of Faith, and it will surely remain in our hearts, becoming our immortal memory. Many years later, when we think of these brothers who once fought together, we can say without shame, 'Back then, I fought side by side with you.'" Nie Yan looked at the surrounding players, touched in his heart. In his past life, there were also many brothers who fought side by side with him!

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

Hearing these words, Black Hell couldn't help but feel lost. Where were the brothers of the Dark Paladin Guild who fought alongside him? Back then, he deleted his account and left, causing the Dark Paladin Guild to decline sharply. Some left, some scattered. Looking back now, he couldn't help but regret the mistakes he made in the past. At this time, he was somewhat jealous of Nie Yan, because Nie Yan had so many brothers!

Black Heaven walked to Black Hell's side, looking at these Asskickers United players, then turning to look at Black Hell with some emotion, "Brother, Old Six, Blind and those old brothers 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 guys killed Blind, you dared to block the entrance of their guild alone and slaughter more than a hundred of them. At that time, I told myself, you are my brother, 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, we looked for you everywhere. You entered Faith, changed your name to Black Hell, then I'll be called Black Heaven. You joined Dark Paladin, hiding in obscurity, I didn't object, I knew it was because of that woman. In the end, you still let me leave. I joined Asskickers United. When I first arrived here, I was a little uncomfortable. I was very arrogant. Later, when I fought with Bad Egg, I lost. Then Big Bro Daoguang and Big Sis Shuise took me to dungeons together and taught me a lot of things. In Asskickers United, I learned what teamwork is, and I became brothers with Bad Egg and them. My thinking gradually changed. I asked myself, if one day, you come here and want to take me away, will I go? I questioned myself countless times, and finally got a result. Brother, please forgive your brother, Heaven has decided to stay, stay in Asskickers United."

Hearing Black Heaven's words, Black Hell felt a mixture of emotions. Back then, he was the one who pushed Black Heaven away, allowing him to come to Asskickers United. Heaven had found a sense of belonging, he should be happy, why did his heart hurt so much? It was as if someone had cut a knife into his heart? Black Hell recalled that he himself had let down these brothers, causing them to gradually drift away from him!

"Brother, I'm sorry. Since you left, Nanshan was poached by an opposing guild, that guy Magic became the guild leader, Old Six left, Blind also left. I gradually understood that even if we find you back, Dark Paladin is no longer the Dark Paladin it used to be. Until you slaughtered those guys from Magic, I knew that the Du Bu Tian Xia that I admired and respected, the one I considered my brother, hadn't changed. He was back. But, Heaven is no longer that 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 was in tears as he looked at Black Hell.

Black Heaven's words were like knives, piercing into his heart. Black Hell was lost, his heart was constantly aching. He used to be the infinitely glorious Du Bu Tian Xia, but when he was glorious, had he ever considered the feelings of these brothers around him? He was the one who created the Dark Paladin, and then destroyed it.

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

"I sent a message to Old Six and Blind, they are willing to join Asskickers United, Brother Du Bu, what are your next plans?" Black Heaven asked, he understood that with Black Hell's personality, he probably wouldn't stay in Asskickers United, perhaps he would choose to wander the world.

"Before, I thought about staying here for a while, and then take 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 need to say sorry, the one who should say sorry is actually me!" Black Hell patted Black Heaven on the shoulder.

"No matter where I go, Heaven will always be your brother," Black Heaven said solemnly and firmly.

"I don't know why, I don't want to leave anymore, maybe I'm a little tired, I'll stay here and wait for Old Six and Blind to come over," Black Hell said with a smile. Rather than wandering the world, it was better to stay here temporarily. He wanted to see what kind of guild Asskickers United was, that it had such a profound impact on Black Heaven.