[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-monsters-are-coming":3,"chapter-the-monsters-are-coming-monsters-are-coming-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Monsters Are Coming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2249859,4069,"Chapter 10: Domain Node","monsters-are-coming-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Ancient Battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones piled up into mountains covered the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a clump of ink-black flame traced a crescent arc through the air, vaulted over the bone pile, and struck a Cursed Soldier with pinpoint accuracy; instantly, roaring flames engulfed the Cursed Soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, ten figures leaped over the bone pile and arrived before the still-burning but already extinguished Cursed Soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, fusing Martial Techniques is absolutely brilliant; from now on, I can eliminate targets without needing line of sight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was a young man of about twenty; in his human form, his body was wreathed in ink-black flames, his expression triumphant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Li Zheng and the others could barely hide their envy in their eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, the Eagle-Headed Demon, originally the weakest in combat power, has become the meta answer thanks to the Bone Fire form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Guide's demonstration and explanation, Li Zheng and the others already knew that various monster power traits could be combined in human form, but they were still stunned by Chi Tu's performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eagle-Headed Demon's monster trait was Resentful Chant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon activating the ability, a perception perspective expanding outward from oneself would manifest in the mind; the initial range was a 50-meter radius, which expanded to a 100-meter radius after reaching level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone Fire's ability trait was manipulating deathly flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining the two allowed one to lock onto units within a 100-meter radius via perception and execute precise long-range strikes without needing visual contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Li Zheng and the others had witnessed the power of fusing monster trait abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's great, but unfortunately, my Body Tempering level is 0; in human form, I can only use the traits of two monster forms but cannot inherit their attributes, causing me to feel dizzy when using both abilities simultaneously,\" Chi Tu couldn't help but complain, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just asked the Guide; advancing Body Tempering from level 0 to 1 requires 10,000 points of Sacrificial Power. In the early exploration phase, we still have to rely primarily on our monster forms; the mental strength in human form simply isn't sufficient for frequent use of monster skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After analyzing the power traits of different monster forms, only Chi Tu and Hao Wan Bu Ke, the two players who had chosen the Eagle-Headed Demon as their initial form, embedded the Bone Fire Fate Soul onto their Star Veins as their second monster form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng and the others decided not to embed a new monster form for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Guide's explanation, the cost of raising the Star Vein level would gradually increase with each level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the second Fate Soul could be embedded later when a compatible monster trait appeared; for the early game, they would still fight in the Black Armored Snake form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rewards for killing Bone Fire also gave Li Zheng and the others anticipation for containing new Primordial Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could imagine that in the late game, every player could combine various monster traits to create different Star Vein combinations of distinct playstyles; just thinking about it felt incredibly interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Li Zheng and the others were exploring methods of fusing monster abilities, another batch of players entered the game at this time, advancing westward from Emperor Tomb Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive team composed of 30 players pushed forward along the way, cutting down obstructing Cursed Soldiers like melons and vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, another Cursed Soldier rose from the wreckage ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the 30 players pounced like hungry tigers, leaping toward the newly risen Cursed Soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zui Nai: \"Brothers, make way; I've fought a whole road of Cursed Soldiers and haven't gotten a single one; you guys are being too excessive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei Qiu: \"This one is mine; whoever snatches it is my son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Chui: \"Meng Wa, you're already level 2 and still snatching; do you have any public morality? I'm not paying back the 200 I owe you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene instantly descended into chaos; players who spotted the Cursed Soldier were like hungry wolves, and before long, they had dismantled the Cursed Soldier into a pile of bones scattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei Qiu, who had secured the Cursed Soldier, beamed with joy, while the other players wore expressions of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the feeling of snatching monsters to level up and working together to grow and explore gave them a long-lost sense of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This game is awesome; I thought it was exaggerated propaganda—how could there possibly be a game with 100% simulation fidelity? Now I'm convinced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the attribute boost feedback from leveling up is so satisfying; here, I can experience sensations like a superhero, leaping several meters high in a single jump.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the leader, Meng Wa, suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, the regional notification just mentioned that a team of players killed a Primordial Monster and received generous rewards; let's go find some Primordial Monsters too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Meng Wa turned his head to look at the Guide Water Sphere floating beside him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guide, where nearby can we find Primordial Monsters to kill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Primordial Monsters are scattered throughout the Monster World; although their numbers are vast, they are free individuals with no specific territories restricting their movements, so they can be encountered anywhere; perhaps you'll meet one after taking just a few steps.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that Primordial Monsters were special monsters that spawned at random locations, Meng Wa felt somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team continued to advance westward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, whenever a Cursed Soldier appeared, everyone relied on their own skills to kill it, accompanied by various shouts and curses, making for a lively scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later, the team crossed the bone-strewn Ancient Battlefield; ahead lay a vast plain covered in blood-red vegetation, where a massive stone monument could be seen in the distance, resembling a monster's gaping maw roaring at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the map, the area previously shrouded in mist became clear, and an additional line of text appeared labeled: Blood Plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a notification popped up in the minds of all players:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenger Notification: Origin Domain Node discovered; occupying the Origin Node grants massive rewards (shared by all participants).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying the notification, a scarlet red light spot appeared on the map in the Blood Plain region, pointing directly to the stone monument on the plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suddenly triggered quest instantly excited this group of players; this meant generous rewards were on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation, even knowing danger might lie ahead, the 30 players unhesitatingly moved toward the direction of the stone statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving before the statue, they discovered that the statue's open mouth was actually an entrance leading to an underground cave, covered in crimson vines that hung at the cave entrance like a curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Wa: \"Brothers, shall we go in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zui Nai: \"Nonsense; since we're here, there's no reason not to enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Chui: \"Activate Gargoyle Form; brothers, charge with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange, all players agreed to enter the cave to explore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the cave, their vision darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Chui, walking at the very front, summoned the Mall panel, spent 1 point of Sacrificial Power to purchase a torch, and walked ahead to provide illumination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave passage was narrow, accommodating only two people walking side by side; the team formed a long line as they explored downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had not walked far when Tie Chui, leading the way, suddenly stopped, crouched down, and looked at a glowing plant by his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a plant half a meter tall, with slender, flexible leaves resembling carved emerald, scattering specks of starlight in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zui Nai: \"Why did we stop? Is there something ahead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dan Zhu: \"Did we encounter a monster? What is the Hunting level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Lu: \"Tie Chui, say something; what exactly is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing everyone's inquiries, Tie Chui, walking at the very front, shared the feedback information of this plant in the team channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valley Grass]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirituality Level: 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual Plant Introduction: A low-grade spiritual plant unique to the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region; consuming it enhances the acuity of the five senses, granting a permanent slight amplification; it can also be used for sacrifice to exchange for Sacrificial Power rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: Sacrificial Power can be used for Star Vein strengthening or Mall shopping and can circulate among Challengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ban Ban Zhang: \"Holy crap, we just entered the cave and already found something good; I'm a college student, so I want this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Dan Zhu's shameless request, everyone angrily rebuked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Chui, however, looked at the Novice Guide floating beside him at this moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guide, what does 'sacrifice' mean as described in the analysis information?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can see 'Sacrifice' by opening the Function Panel; Challengers can sacrifice anything possessing spiritual substance to Di Zhao in exchange for Sacrificial Power rewards.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the Guide's prompt, Tie Chui summoned the Function Panel and clicked on the Sacrifice function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a semi-transparent altar interface appeared before him; the altar base was constructed from massive black stone, its surface appearing slightly mottled as if eroded by long years of wind and rain, while the altar body was encircled by intricately carved various monster totems, lifelike and vivid, with a clump of scarlet flame burning at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right side of the interface was the Space Inventory, containing 50 small slots for holding items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After throwing the Valley Grass into the Space Inventory, you can use your consciousness to drag the Valley Grass and place it on the altar for sacrifice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tie Chui crouched down and pulled the Valley Grass up by its roots from the ground crevice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After summoning the Space Inventory function, a black vortex appeared before him; he threw the Valley Grass directly into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a miniature model of the Valley Grass appeared in the first slot of the backpack inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning the Sacrifice interface again, he used his consciousness to drag the Valley Grass and throw it into the scarlet flame at the center of the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it touched the flame, the Valley Grass was burned to ashes, transforming into a clump of scarlet energy that flew out of the illusory interface and merged with his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenger Notification: Sacrificed level 2 spiritual plant Valley Grass; received Di Zhao feedback Sacrificial Power reward: 109 points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This notification also appeared within the team voice channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Chui: \"Brothers, I tested the Sacrifice function for everyone; facts prove this function is very useful; unwanted items can all be thrown in there to convert into Sacrificial Power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Tie Chui's shameless remarks, the players following behind all raised their middle fingers and strongly demanded that the rewards obtained from the sacrifice be split equally, even if each person could only receive 3 points of Sacrificial Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1813,"2026-06-19T09:20:35.554Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e12b875a492dae367c362cad3b344fdc98bd655d47c6cd0c83b52ad55c2cf4ad","monsters-are-coming-chapter-11","monsters-are-coming-chapter-9",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonsters-are-coming-cover.jpg"]