Chapter 39: Hope Star!

Su Ming steadied his breath and focused, feeling a bit nervous.

"Bzz—!"

A faint buzzing sound rang out.

There was no light at all.

But to Su Ming's ears, a sigh from the distant star sea seemed to echo, full of consolation.

It worked!

Su Ming felt something in his heart.

On the altar, a faintly glowing pentagram materialized out of thin air.

【Eye of Truth】 activated!

【Name: Hope Star】

【Quality: Legendary】

【Effect: Single-use consumable! When the holder dies, this item automatically activates, unleashing hope in a dire situation, reshaping the holder's flesh and soul, and reviving them at full health!】

"Whoa!"

Su Ming blurted out a classic exclamation, and he was completely stunned.

This... this effect!

A true second life in the literal sense!

"Revival Coin! This damn thing is a revival coin!"

After calming down, Su Ming swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

The value of this thing can no longer be measured by any offering.

It is a genuine life-saving trump card!

It is a noble mechanism that no amount of bottles of 【Source Blood】 can match!

"Win!"

"Perfect finish!"

Su Ming gave the altar one last glance and stored the 【Hope Star】 into a dimensional space.

Then without further delay, he quickened his steps.

The crimson Blood Moon hanging overhead seemed to be turning even redder!

On his way home, wind rose beneath Su Ming's feet, and his hands were never idle.

He rapidly skimmed the latest posts on the forum.

The appearance of the Blood Moon completely blew up the internet.

【Blood Moon: Is it the start of a Calamity or a chance for evolution?】

He opened a highly upvoted thread, where many were earnestly analyzing.

【Based on my observations, this is likely the next stage after 【Gray Rain】!】

【It could also be three or four days of Gray Rain, followed by a Blood Moon cycle?】

【Brothers, this wave is a version update!】

Below, countless users posted their own opinions.

【Nonsense! Do you think this is a game? Planner, your mother!】

【Coordinates: San Chuan West District, a popular altar here just got blown up after consecutive offerings!】

Below the post, a blurry photo was attached.

Under the blood‑red moonlight, an altar that was once intact now lay in a field of broken stones!

The comment section erupted.

【Whoa! It really shattered!】

【Data incoming! It must have broken after ten offerings! I have someone specifically tracking this!】

【The altar blew up directly? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?】

【Obviously a good thing! The old goes, the new comes; destroy all altars, maybe we can get better ones!】

【The upstairs idiot! If the altar shatters, the Blood Moon shines, and a more terrifying Black Light Monster emerges from within? You're unleashing a Calamity!】

【Bullshit! Where's the Calamity? I'll punch it to death!】

The two factions argued incessantly.

Meanwhile, the Official gave no response at this moment.

"Look at it, even the higher‑ups were caught off guard by this sudden turn of events!"

Su Ming's thoughts raced, pushing his speed to the limit.

In any case, it proves one thing—

The Blood Moon is anything but simple!

The altar's destruction—whether blessing or curse—is still unknown.

His best choice now is to return to his own territory before the upheaval fully erupts.

Transform all the newly acquired gear into solid power!

Along the way, he passed several altars on the outskirts of the suburbs.

【Eye of Truth】 scanned—

【Blood Moon Effect: Remaining offerings 10/10】.

"Luckily, there really aren't many people here!"

"But..."

Su Ming couldn't help but glance a few more times.

Under the shroud of bloodlight, these altars seemed to become increasingly bizarre!

Hoo!

11:50 PM.

Su Ming finally gasped, closed the Slaughterhouse gate, and entered the basement.

Dong... Dong...

Listening to the Crimson Throne's heartbeat actually calmed him considerably.

Just being there is enough!

Su Ming didn't hesitate and placed that blue-quality longsword directly onto it.

The altar's flesh tentacles instantly swallowed it, and a bottle of Excellent-grade Source Blood quickly solidified.

Down it in one gulp!

Then he pulled out the Epic-level Fury of the Beast shoulder guard.

Go, baby!

The shoulder guard touched the altar, and the Crimson Throne seemed to instantly become excited, beating violently!

Goo... Goo...

This time, the altar took nearly a full minute to digest before it condensed a bottle of liquid.

It was no longer bright red.

But... violet‑red!

Name: Source Blood

Quality: Epic

Effect: After absorption, it can greatly amplify the body's Qi and blood.

Greatly amplify...

If we later sacrifice a Golden Legendary, how should we describe it?

Super… massive amplification?

Su Ming made a snarky remark, then pulled the cap off and tipped his head to gulp it down!

Boom!!!

If the previous Excellent Source Blood was like magma entering the sea.

Then this Epic Source Blood is no different from a nuclear blast!

Terrifying energy instantly detonated inside his body.

Ugh—!

Su Ming's eyes widened, and blue veins burst out.

All his muscles wildly expanded and restructured under the onslaught of this power!

Power!

Explosive power!

He felt his blood itself burning.

As if a wild giant beast had awakened inside him!

How strong am I right now...?

He could now punch through the basement wall with a single swing!

Feels... a bit invincible!

Su Ming steadied his breathing, hurried out of the basement, and entered the Slaughterhouse's spacious hall.

He looked up, gazing at the eerie Blood Moon outside the window.

The time on his phone had already jumped to 11:59 PM.

Less than a minute remained before a new day!

Will Gray Rain fall later...?

Will this Blood Moon disappear?

What will happen to those altars...?

00:00

It's coming!