Chapter 1 The Strength of Kuanghun

In terms of individual player strength within the entire Niuren Tribe alliance, the Kuangzhan Alliance was second only to the Niuren Tribe, much higher than guilds like the Jialan Temple and the Holy Roman Empire. Although their guild had a smaller number of people, only close to 80,000, this group was by no means ambiguous when it came to fighting.

Nie Yan recalled the Kuangzhan Alliance that was so prestigious in his past life. Aiqing Shalu (Love Kill) was a good leader. In his previous life, he didn't lose in the guild war, but in the face of powerful capital forces. However, in this life, Nie Yan had taken a controlling stake in the Kuangzhan Alliance. Under the umbrella of the Niuren Tribe, they would no longer encounter the situation of their previous life.

At the Firefly Teahouse in the eastern part of Emerald City, business was very deserted. Only a few players came and went.

Nie Yan walked into the teahouse and sat down at a seat in the corner, keeping his head down and quietly drinking tea.

There were only a few people sitting around. They were chatting about various topics, about levels and equipment, about dungeons, and also about anecdotes of major guilds. Anyway, they talked about everything under the sun. The group of people sitting here looked rather lazy, and their levels were not high, only in their sixties or seventies. At this time, when players at level ninety and one hundred were everywhere, their current level could only be considered third-rate players.

"You're too awesome, kid. You've only been in the game for a month and a half, and your level is almost catching up with us." A mage who looked to be in his thirties glanced at a warrior next to him, who was only eighteen or nineteen years old, with some frustration.

"It's nothing. In two months at most, I'll definitely be able to catch up with the leading group," the warrior player said proudly.

Being able to reach level seventy in just over a month was quite good. Since he had nothing to do anyway, Nie Yan cast a Detect on the warrior, and when he saw his name, he was stunned. The name displayed the two characters "Kuang Hun" (Mad Soul).

Kuang Hun was a very strong warrior. In his previous life, his ranking was even above Shui Se Yan Tou (Smoky Water Color), one of the Saint Swordsmen. Among all the Saint Swordsmen, his ranking had always been in the top three. It could be said that Kuang Hun was very talented. However, in his previous life, this guy had always been arrogant and despotic. Every time he defeated an opponent, he would humiliate them to the extreme, and his reputation outside was never very good.

Now, from his speech and demeanor, one could see one or two things.

Although he accidentally discovered a good seedling, Nie Yan was not prepared to recruit Kuang Hun. If a person like this was recruited into the Niuren Tribe, it would inevitably affect the internal harmony of the entire Niuren Tribe.

Nie Yan thought for a while, when Aiqing Shalu came, he could let Aiqing Shalu try.

As he was drinking tea, the conversation of a table of people nearby caused his teacup to stop in mid-air. He concentrated and listened.

"I don't know what's going on in the eastern part of Emerald City recently. Some skeleton monsters are often spawning. They're different from ordinary skeleton soldiers. Those skeletons often move in groups, in large numbers, and there are often elite-level ones leading the team. They are very organized and kill anyone they see. Today, I went to the desert over there with a group to grind monsters, and more than a dozen people in the team died. I almost couldn't run away. Damn, it scared me to death," a mage said dejectedly.

"I've also heard that if you're killed by those skeletons, they'll resurrect your body as a skeleton, which is very troublesome. These guys also attack villages, slaughtering them at every turn, sparing no NPCs. More than a dozen villages have already been turned into ruins. It is estimated that Emerald City will soon send guards to clear those skeletons."

"Those skeleton soldiers seem to be active near Broki Fortress."

"Shhh, keep your voice down, don't talk nonsense, don't let the people of Zhushen zhi Jian (Sword of the Gods) hear you."

Nie Yan frowned and pondered. What these players were talking about coincided with his previous guesses. It seemed that it was really likely to be the Undead Revenge expansion pack. Perhaps that fallen player had just resurrected the undead mage.

If they were allowed to continue to develop, it would be troublesome. Nie Yan decided to go and take a look. With his ability to escape, even if he encountered some trouble, he could still retreat safely.

After a while, Aiqing Shalu, dressed in a set of dark gold equipment, walked into the teahouse. When Aiqing Shalu, dressed like a steel behemoth, walked into the teahouse, the entire teahouse immediately seemed much more crowded.

When Aiqing Shalu walked, the entire wooden teahouse shook violently, groaning in trembling. Two players followed behind him.

Aiqing Shalu looked towards Nie Yan's direction. The two men looked at each other and nodded in greeting.

Seeing Aiqing Shalu, the players in the teahouse were stunned.

"It's Aiqing Shalu, the boss of the Kuangzhan Alliance!"

The players showed awe on their faces. They knew what the name Aiqing Shalu meant in Emerald City. A heavy pressure came over them.

Kuang Hun looked at Aiqing Shalu in his steel armor. In addition to awe, there was also a fanaticism in his eyes. If one day he could wear a set of equipment like Aiqing Shalu, what a cool thing that would be. Aiqing Shalu was his goal. Kuang Hun still respected Aiqing Shalu, not because Aiqing Shalu's skills were so powerful, but because of the Kuangzhan Alliance under his leadership, which was disciplined and could be called a victorious lion. Being able to lead a guild to this level was not something that ordinary people could do.

"Aiqing Shalu of the Kuangzhan Alliance has something to do here, please leave, everyone. Aiqing Shalu thanks you." Aiqing Shalu's voice was low and deep, and there was an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

After hearing Aiqing Shalu's words, the players consciously stood up and prepared to leave, including Kuang Hun.

In Emerald City, Aiqing Shalu still carried a lot of weight. Even the higher-ups of the Zhushen zhi Jian dared not easily provoke Aiqing Shalu.

Watching the players leave one by one, Nie Yan dialed Aiqing Shalu's voice, and said something in the voice.

Seeing that Kuang Hun was about to walk out of the teahouse, Aiqing Shalu suddenly turned his head and shouted, "Hey, that skinny kid, stop."

Kuang Hun stopped, turned his head in confusion, and looked at Aiqing Shalu. Was Aiqing Shalu calling him?

"It's you, come back and sit down," Aiqing Shalu said. Seeing that Kuang Hun did not react, he strode over, grabbed the collar behind Kuang Hun's neck, and lifted Kuang Hun like he was lifting a chick.

When he was being lifted by Aiqing Shalu, Kuang Hun felt particularly frustrated. He didn't dare to attack Aiqing Shalu, which was secondary. More importantly, in the face of Aiqing Shalu's powerful strength, he had no power to fight back.

The gap was too big, and he couldn't raise any rebellious thoughts.

Aiqing Shalu glanced at the two players next to him and said, "Add him to the Kuangzhan Alliance, make an agreement, and let him sign it. If he doesn't sign it, let him know the consequences."

"Why?" Kuang Hun looked at Aiqing Shalu in confusion. Anyone who was lifted back like this and threatened to join the guild would probably be very puzzled.

"There is no why." Aiqing Shalu said lightly, looking at Kuang Hun's depressed expression, wanting to hit the wall, he smiled slightly in his heart. Boy, playing you to death is not easy.

Kuang Hun was almost going crazy. How could he encounter such a thing? Although he had always wanted to join the Kuangzhan Alliance, joining the Kuangzhan Alliance in this way really made him feel a little inexplicable.

"Can you give me a reason?"

"I don't like your name. I can't stand anyone crazier than me." After Aiqing Shalu finished speaking, he turned and walked towards Nie Yan.

Was that just a reason? Kuang Hun rolled his eyes.

"Sign it." A mage behind Aiqing Shalu placed an agreement in front of Kuang Hun.

Kuang Hun looked at the terms above. Not only were they not harsh, but the conditions given were also quite generous. For Kuang Hun, who was still in school, had no income, and was born into a middle-class family, this agreement was quite attractive.

Kuang Hun swallowed and felt like he had been hit by a pie in the sky.

"What will happen if I don't sign it?"

"We'll kill you back to level zero within five days," the player said without batting an eye.

Were the people of the Kuangzhan Alliance all recruited into the guild like this? Kuang Hun didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He rolled his eyes, saw the player's uncompromising tone, and reluctantly signed his name.

Kuang Hun looked towards Aiqing Shalu's direction. He was stunned. In his opinion, Aiqing Shalu was the kind of upright, unattainable person, but at this moment, Aiqing Shalu was respectful in front of the man in the black cloak.

Kuang Hun was strongly curious. Who exactly was the guy opposite Aiqing Shalu?

No one answered him for the time being.

"That guy signed the agreement." Aiqing Shalu said to Nie Yan, glancing at Kuang Hun in the distance.

Nie Yan nodded. Kuang Hun joining the Kuangzhan Alliance was no different from joining the Niuren Tribe. He didn't continue to discuss this matter. The topic shifted to the Zhushen zhi Jian.

"How is the Zhushen zhi Jian doing recently?" Nie Yan asked. Aiqing Shalu was in Emerald City, so he should know the most.

"The development of Zhushen zhi Jian has indeed exceeded my expectations. They only began to grow after the merger of a dozen guilds. They currently occupy a total of twenty-one fortresses in Emerald City. There has always been a strong force behind Zhushen zhi Jian, and they have a lot of money, so I try to avoid contact with them and develop towards the outer cities." Aiqing Shalu said, he was still very afraid of Zhushen zhi Jian.

Nie Yan nodded. The Kuangzhan Alliance's strategy was also reasonable. Once they fought with Zhushen zhi Jian, it would be really difficult to determine the winner. The losing party would definitely be doomed, and Aiqing Shalu naturally did not dare to gamble with the future of the guild.

"The Zhushen zhi Jian has the Monet Financial Group behind them, so they are indeed more difficult to deal with. They just conquered Kerte City. Before long, we will go to war with them," Nie Yan said.

Aiqing Shalu looked at Nie Yan. The Niuren Tribe had already mastered such a large territory, but they were still provoking powerful enemies one after another. It seemed that Nie Yan's ambition was not just to defend the territory, but to unify the entire Greenland Empire.

Was it really possible? Thinking of this, Aiqing Shalu couldn't help but feel a little excited.