Chapter 1 The Co-Governance Era

The Co-Governance Era was a glorious period. Many powerful legendary figures rose, and countless geniuses emerged. However, in the wars, many people ultimately couldn't escape the hand of fate, becoming piles of bones in the rolling wheels of history. Few were able to survive from that era to the present day.

Among the people Nie Yan had met, Kars was one, the God of War, Crowe, was another, and the guy in front of him was also one.

The longer these survivors lived, the more powerful they became. Their understanding of power was beyond the reach of ordinary NPCs.

Since he had been discovered, Nie Yan didn't need to hide anymore. He slowly revealed his figure and walked to an open space in the stone chamber. He could feel a powerful thrust that blocked him outside. There was a barrier here!

Invisible chains appeared in Nie Yan's vision. They stretched out from the surrounding rock walls, firmly binding the NPC.

These chains were transparent, yet they certainly existed.

Nie Yan cast a Detect on the undead NPC.

Undead Mage Nadago: Legendary Mage, Level 260.

As for health and other information, Nie Yan couldn't see it. Undead Mage Nadago's level was lower than the God of War, Crowe; he hadn't reached the realm of gods.

The Nadago Spell Staff that Nie Yan had previously obtained from the Dark Treant should be his.

Bennett's soul trembled violently, as if sensing something.

Undead Mage Nadago focused his attention on Bennett's soul, revealing a slightly surprised expression, and said, "It's actually the soul of the Crypt Lord. I happen to have something related to it here." After saying that, he took out a black talisman, with some profound runes drawn on it.

When Undead Mage Nadago took out this talisman, Bennett's soul suddenly burst into brilliant light, reflecting the black talisman, especially dazzling in this closed stone chamber.

Nie Yan was sure that this black talisman must have some connection with Bennett's soul, that's why Bennett's soul led him here.

Undead Mage Nadago revealed a mysterious smile, the joints on his face twitched, and said, "This talisman is called the Spirit Summoning Talisman. It can summon a powerful Crypt Lord from another dimension. However, the summoned Crypt Lord is only a physical body, without a soul. If you integrate Bennett's soul into it, it can become a powerful summoned creature. Power can always drive people crazy!"

Undead Mage Nadago's sinister smile made Nie Yan feel a little creepy. He seemed to believe that Nie Yan would be interested in this talisman, just like a fisherman waiting for a fish to bite.

Nie Yan was silent for a moment, and said, "May I take a look at this Spirit Summoning Talisman?"

Undead Mage Nadago didn't refuse, and nodded, "You may."

He moved his pale finger bones, and the Spirit Summoning Talisman floated towards Nie Yan.

Nie Yan took the talisman in his hand and looked at the attributes of the Spirit Summoning Talisman.

Spirit Summoning Talisman (Legendary Item): Special item. After using this item, you can summon the Crypt Lord's physical body, lasting for three hours. Skill cooldown time: sixty natural days. Crypt Lord: Level 100 Lord, Health 20000002000000.

A powerful item!

Nie Yan had never seen an item with a skill cooldown time of sixty natural days, from his previous life to this one. Even on the forums, he had never seen anyone show off such an item. This kind of thing would definitely only appear in SSS-level missions.

The summoned Crypt Lord was a level 100 Lord. At the current level, such a powerful creature could even crush player fortresses.

Nie Yan suddenly felt greedy and wanted to take this Spirit Summoning Talisman for himself. Since Undead Mage Nadago was a Lawful Evil NPC, Nie Yan wouldn't feel any guilt even if he took the Spirit Summoning Talisman.

Nie Yan and Undead Mage Nadago were hostile!

Just as such thoughts flashed through Nie Yan's mind, Undead Mage Nadago suddenly let out a cackling laugh, and said sinisterly, "Don't try to take it away. Before you get my permission, you want to snatch the Spirit Summoning Talisman from a legendary mage? Even if I've been trapped by this damn seal for thousands of years, I can still control your life and death here."

Undead Mage Nadago flicked his finger, and with a bang, the Spirit Summoning Talisman in Nie Yan's hand shattered into pieces and disappeared without a trace.

Nie Yan's right hand was shaking from the powerful force of the Spirit Summoning Talisman, completely numb, and he lost all sensation.

Undead Mage Nadago was warning Nie Yan! Nie Yan's mind raced. It seemed that this mission wouldn't be easy. Undead Mage Nadago was a Lawful Evil NPC. If Nie Yan did a mission for him, he would be severely punished by the Lawful Good side. Moreover, Undead Mage Nadago was a dangerous character. After Nie Yan completed the mission, Nadago might go back on his word, and that wouldn't be worth it.

At this time, the illusory chains binding Undead Mage Nadago shook. He stood up, his eyes fixed on Nie Yan, the flames in his eye sockets flickered, and Nie Yan felt like he was being stared at by a snake.

Nie Yan's heart trembled. He'd better see the mission content first. He said calmly, "What do you need me to do?"

Undead Mage Nadago said, "It's actually very simple. Just do as I say. Don't try to provoke my patience. If I find any misbehavior from you, I will let you know how foolish your actions are. And don't try to leave here. If you try to escape, you will immediately turn into a corpse."

Nie Yan felt a dark force lurking silently at his throat, like the Grim Reaper's blade, ready to obliterate him at any time.

Nie Yan was thinking quickly, what kind of mission was this, and how to do it in a way that could protect himself and kill Nadago.

Undead Mage Nadago waved his staff, and stone pillars rose from the ground of the stone chamber. Nie Yan scanned them, there were seven in total, distributed in a strange formation. At the top of these stone pillars were pieces of white stones. These stones were oval-shaped, about the size of a fist, emitting a dazzling white light. This white light shone on Undead Mage Nadago. Undead Mage Nadago seemed to be very afraid of this white light, avoiding it and cursing angrily. The language he used was ancient undead language, which Nie Yan couldn't understand.

Seeing these things, Nie Yan was shocked. These stones were exactly the same as the Holy Light Stones in his backpack, but they were slightly larger and contained a powerful Holy Light force. It was these Holy Light Stones that formed the magic circle that bound Nadago.

Nadago moved his finger, and the broken Nadago Spell Staff in his backpack suddenly appeared in Nie Yan's hand. A black aura was hovering at the top of the staff, full of destructive power.

Nie Yan grasped the Nadago Spell Staff. He didn't expect that the broken Nadago Spell Staff he had obtained from the Dark Treant would be related to this mission.

Suddenly, a gap was torn open in the outer barrier. Undead Mage Nadago said in a low voice, "Come in and listen to my instructions."

Nie Yan hesitated for a moment. At this time, he was a fish on the chopping block. He had no choice but to do as Nadago said and wait and see what happened.

Nie Yan stepped into the barrier, while paying attention to the expression of Undead Mage Nadago. Although his face was just a skeleton, Nie Yan could still feel some changes in his emotions.

The moment Nie Yan stepped into the barrier, Undead Mage Nadago revealed a hint of nervousness, although it was fleeting, it still fell into Nie Yan's eyes.

He was a little afraid of Nie Yan!

Nie Yan was certain that after he entered the barrier, he could threaten Nadago. The key was how to kill Nadago. Thinking of this, Nie Yan calmed down. In this situation, panic was useless.

Bennett's soul floated in front of Nie Yan, seemingly conveying some information.

Nie Yan looked at his mission status.

Mission Progress: Find Finas's Poison Sac, 2/3, Kill Undead Mage Nadago, Obtain the Spirit Summoning Talisman.

Sure enough, this mission was to kill Undead Mage Nadago, not to save him.

"Destroy the Holy Light Stone in the direction of Xingli!" Undead Mage Nadago said in a low, hoarse voice. Xingli refers to a direction, probably in the north-east direction, which is a professional term in the study of magic circles.

Nie Yan determined the direction, waved the Spell Staff in his hand, and a dark arrow blasted towards the Holy Light Stone in the direction of Xingli. With a bang, the Holy Light Stone exploded and turned into fragments, and dust fluttered down.

"Destroy the Holy Light Stone in the direction of Xingyan!" Undead Mage Nadago revealed a ecstatic expression. As the Holy Light Stone in the direction of Xingli was smashed by Nie Yan, the illusory chain binding his left arm loosened.

Nie Yan waved his staff again, and the Holy Light Stone in the direction of Xingyan shattered in response.

"Thousands of years, I can finally leave this damn place. Let Kars, that old ghost, die! I want all the people of the Greenland Empire to become my undead army!" Undead Mage Nadago laughed madly, his sinister and terrifying voice echoing in the stone chamber.

At this moment, Bennett's soul absorbed the Holy Light power of the Holy Light Stone, emitting a burst of strong light. Nie Yan could feel that the light on the Nadago Spell Staff dimmed a little. Although he didn't know how to do this mission, Nie Yan understood that this Spell Staff was definitely the key to the mission. Without the Spell Staff, he wouldn't be able to destroy the Holy Light Stones.

Just at the moment when Undead Mage Nadago was laughing wildly, and his attention shifted away from him, Nie Yan drew out the Zennarde's Sword and slashed at the skull at the top of the Spell Staff with a sword, making a decisive decision, regardless of the mission result!

The Nadago Spell Staff broke into two pieces in response!