Nie Yan swept his gaze over the crowd below. He could sense the passion and emotions stirring in each and every one of them.

Bladelight put a hand on Nie Yan’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Go on. They’re all waiting for you to speak.”

“Yeah, Big Bro! They’ve all been waiting for your return,” Sun chimed in.

Tang Yao, Smoke Stub, and the rest nodded in agreement.

Nie Yan looked down at the excited crowd. “Brothers, it’s been three long years. I’m finally back. I am so happy to see all of you again. You know, I was looking at the guild chat earlier and saw some say, ‘Boss, welcome home!’ Yes, I am home, and I’m deeply touched, touched that so many of you didn’t forget me, didn’t give up on me. To be honest with all of you, I’m overwhelmed that so many of you showed up here today. I vividly remember as though it happened yesterday how we fought shoulder-to-shoulder together and broke through all obstacles to rule the Righteous Faction. Today, for the sake of those who fought and still fight with us, for the glory...