Chapter 134 The Eve of War

"Nie Yan, what about the half-demon Anguide? Once we decide to go to war, that guy definitely won't be happy to stay put. He'll definitely come out and cause trouble," Brilliant Knife Light asked from the side. The half-demon Anguide's lethality was definitely not to be underestimated.

"Why haven't the good, lawful NPCs made any moves? Logically speaking, there should be good, lawful NPCs coming out to clean up the trash," Watery Tobacco End said.

"As long as he doesn't actively attack NPC villages and towns, and the faction hatred value doesn't accumulate to a certain level, good, lawful NPCs won't come out," Nie Yan said. The system also had strict settings in this regard.

"Then what should we do?"

"Before attacking Angel Corps, first, we'll kill the half-demon Anguide as a sacrifice!" Nie Yan said coldly.

"What do you want us to do? Just tell us."

"Leader Nie Yan, we're listening to you."

"Each of your guilds sends half your people. I'll issue you a task. Fox, your target is the City of Mist. We can't send any reinforcements to help you, so be careful," Nie Yan said, looking at Half-Asleep Fox next to him.

"Understood. Don't worry, I'll definitely turn the City of Mist upside down," Half-Asleep Fox said spiritedly.

"Saint, your Light Saint Flame's target is the Black Magic City in the minotaur territory. The Berserker Alliance will assist you. In addition, the War God Tribe and the Carallan Divine Temple's target is the Forest City in the elven territory." Nie Yan looked around at everyone and issued instructions. "Remember, if Angel Corps' main force comes over, don't get entangled in battle. Retreat quickly. I'll have Guo Huai's intelligence organization assist you."

"Okay." Love Slaughter, Fa Lan, and the others nodded in succession.

"The Mage Tribe, Priest Tribe, Warrior Tribe, Knight Tribe, and Thief Tribe, the five branches are responsible for attacking the six cities controlled by the Century Financial Group. All of Nilfgaard's direct troops, stand by in place. The target is Angel Corps' territory. The rest of the people are responsible for garrisoning Okoron City, to guard against Angel Corps' counterattack!" Nie Yan looked at Brilliant Knife Light, Knight's Elegy, and the others.

"You're only taking the direct troops? Won't that be enough people?" Guo Huai asked, a little worried.

"It's enough," Nie Yan said confidently.

In order to stabilize Nilfgaard's dominant position in the Glimmering Empire, they had to expand. After a frantic expansion, Nilfgaard's numbers had grown to more than 500,000. With so many people, there were bound to be good and bad mixed together. However, Nie Yan's true direct troops were only 100,000. They were the core of Nilfgaard, having followed Nie Yan through countless battles. Moreover, they were well-equipped. The vast majority of them were wearing downgraded, high-stat equipment. Their average level was also around Level 130. They were true elites. Just pulling one out could wipe out several players from other guilds.

With these 100,000 troops, it was already enough. Too many people would only make things worse and make it difficult to command.

"You dare to attack Angel Corps' territory with just 100,000 troops? You're awesome," Half-Asleep Fox said. Probably only Nie Yan would dare to do such a crazy thing.

"But don't underestimate these 100,000 troops. Nie Yan has spent an estimated ten billion on these 100,000 troops in the past year or so. And that doesn't include the large number of potions, scrolls, and other consumables provided," Guo Huai said from the side. Nie Yan had put a lot of effort into building these 100,000 troops, more than ordinary players could imagine. He was a firsthand witness.

"100,000 troops, 1 billion gold coins?" Everyone was stunned for a moment. In other words, Nie Yan had spent as much as ten thousand gold coins on each of these 100,000 people.

Under normal circumstances, 10,000 gold coins could buy a pretty good sub-legendary equipment. It could also equip them with a good set of dark gold equipment!

If what Guo Huai said was accurate, then they would have to reassess the combat power of these 100,000 people in Nilfgaard.

In addition to these 100,000 troops, Nie Yan had many backup plans that would give Angel Corps a hard time.

Knowing that Nilfgaard was about to launch a full-scale war against Angel Corps, the players of Nilfgaard and other guilds became fanatical. This battle would be the battle for supremacy in the Light Faction!

The guild group chat was already boiling, hotly discussing the upcoming war. The major guilds of the Nilfgaard Alliance were all mobilizing intensively. Anyone could feel the unease before the storm.

At Angel Corps headquarters, Angelic Feather received news from a spy in Nilfgaard that Nilfgaard was mobilizing on a large scale.

"Leader Angel, just received news, Nilfgaard is about to make a move."

"Pay close attention to their movements and report any news immediately!" Angelic Feather said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Several players retreated.

Angelic Feather sat in his chair, his expression changing uncertainly. Although he understood that this day would come sooner or later, he couldn't describe his mood at this moment when he truly faced it. Was it worry, fear, or excitement, or excitement? This would be a battle of life and death for Angel Corps! If Angel Corps lost, then all his hard work for so long would be destroyed.

This battle was inevitable!

Angelic Feather clenched his fists, the blue veins on his arms exposed, hideous and terrifying. He sneered, Mad Rogue Nie Yan, come if you have the guts. I've been waiting for you for a long time. He had racked his brains to deal with Nie Yan, and the moment of the final battle was finally coming.

Looking at the message bar, Cao Xu's side was also making tense arrangements.

Let's fight to the death, Mad Rogue Nie Yan, Angelic Feather's heart was surging. At this moment, he couldn't calm himself down either.

Soon, the intensive mobilization of Nilfgaard, Angel Corps, and other guilds shocked the players of the entire Light Faction. The two hegemonic forces decided to start a full-scale war. This news was definitely a blockbuster. The scope of this war was too wide, and no one could stay out of it.

The forums were about to explode, and there was no shortage of supporters from both sides scolding each other and engaging in verbal battles.

Although most players were more optimistic about Nilfgaard, Angel Corps was not an easy master to deal with. No one knew what kind of tricks they had up their sleeves. Once a fight broke out, it would really be difficult to predict the outcome!

In the various leveling maps, the number of PK incidents between players from both sides was several times higher than usual. The entire Light Faction was in chaos.

At Nilfgaard's guild headquarters, after Nie Yan made arrangements, the others gradually dispersed. They were preparing in full swing.

"What are you going to do next?" Brilliant Knife Light asked, looking at Nie Yan.

A group of elite team players were gathered here, and when they heard Brilliant Knife Light ask Nie Yan, they all looked over.

"I'm going to do a quest," Nie Yan said.

Hearing Nie Yan's words, everyone was dumbfounded. What time was it? Nie Yan was still going to do a quest?

"Boss, don't go do quests anymore."

"Yeah, you disappear for a month or two every time you do a quest. Now is the critical moment when we're in a firefight with Angel Corps. If you're not here, the entire Nilfgaard will lose its backbone!"

Undying Scoundrel, Summer Cicada Speaking of Ice, and others all persuaded Nie Yan. Nie Yan couldn't disappear at this time.

"I'm just going to collect a quest reward. I estimate I'll be back in a few hours," Nie Yan explained with a smile.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was just to collect a quest reward. It would only take a few hours.

"Then what should we do?" Undying Scoundrel asked.

"Find the exact location of the half-demon Anguide. It would be best to lure him outside Okoron City. Don't fight him head-on, try to avoid losses, and wait for my news," Nie Yan instructed.

"Understood!" Undying Scoundrel and the others responded.

Nie Yan looked at Xie Yao, who was beside him. Xie Yao, dressed in a pure white robe, exuded a sacred aura that made people afraid to look directly at her.

Xie Yao looked at Nie Yan, her eyes filled with an unspeakable tenderness and quietness.

Nie Yan didn't have time to talk to Xie Yao alone at this time. He looked at Brilliant Knife Light and the others and said, "The half-demon Anguide has locking skills, so try to stay away from him!"

After a while, everyone left one after another.

Nie Yan packed his luggage. His destination was the Valley of the Depraved. The seals on the Sword of Zennarde had all been opened, and he could go and rescue the War God Kelo. Among all the NPCs, the War God Kelo was definitely the highest-level one Nie Yan had ever seen, a Level 360 Lord. In comparison, the half-demon Anguide and his ilk were just little bugs in front of the War God Kelo!

He wondered if he could use the War God Kelo to deal with the half-demon Anguide. If the War God Kelo was willing to help, then the half-demon Anguide would not be a problem at all. However, Nie Yan was not sure if the War God Kelo would be willing to do him this favor, so he also had his doubts.

Wearing a cloak, he walked through the streets of Okoron City. On the main roads of Okoron City, there were occasionally groups of Nilfgaard players walking by. Although the city was still as prosperous as usual, one could faintly feel the tense atmosphere before the war.

As soon as the news that Nilfgaard was about to go to war with Angel Corps spread, the prices of all herb materials on the market immediately rose by 30%, and various high-level equipment and gems also soared wildly.

Countless people were waiting to make war profits.

The war between Nilfgaard and Angel Corps was no longer as simple as just a matter between two guilds. It concerned countless players in the entire Light Faction.

After leaving Okoron City, Nie Yan summoned the Darkwing Dragon and rode on it. The Darkwing Dragon soared into the sky and flew towards the Valley of the Depraved.

The scenery of the Valley of the Depraved had not changed much. There were still many players teaming up to level up below. Many of them were players who had just entered the game not long ago.

They were scattered everywhere, enviously watching the Darkwing Dragon flying across the sky. Flying mounts were out of their reach.

Passing through the narrow valley, Nie Yan entered the cenotaph of the Sword of Zennarde and headed towards the location of the War God Kelo.

The monsters that spawned in this area were no longer a threat to Nie Yan. He killed several Skeleton Priests along the way and entered the lava area. Looking into the distance, the cross that imprisoned the War God Kelo still stood tall.