Chapter 129: The Return of the Fierce Beast (Request for Monthly Tickets)

[Challenger Notification (All Channels): The Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region has entered the Waning Moon scenario.]

Waning Moon Scenario Introduction: The first intensity phase among the Evil Moon's five lunar phases; duration unknown.

Change: A large number of evil spirits that exist only in the Waning Moon scenario will descend upon the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region following the lunar phase changes; evil spirits will disappear during the Last Quarter Moon scenario.

Change 2: The terrain and environment have changed.

Accompanying the notification sound ringing in the players' minds.

The scenarios across all regions of the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range shifted accordingly.

In the direction of the Ancient Battlefield.

The blood corpses, entirely crimson-red with black hair growing on their surfaces, vanished, while the skeletal cursed soldiers familiar to veteran players made their return.

In the direction of the Blood Plains.

Countless twisted vines and withered ancient trees, along with numerous evil spirit lives, scattered with the wind, and the plains instantly bloomed with crimson vegetation.

In the direction of Spirit Artifact Valley.

The great river flowing through the center of the valley disappeared, but the monsters and Primordial Monsters that originally existed there remained.

After the scenario switch completed, the energy particle content in the air instantly dropped by a factor of five.

The change in lunar phases immediately sparked a chorus of wails on the forums:

Berserk Chick: I thought the lunar phase shifts would continuously increase in strength; why did it switch back? How did weaklings like cursed soldiers, which had exited the historical stage, return? I don't want this; I want the First Quarter Moon; I feel my current strength is perfect for the First Quarter Moon.

A Single Pickaxe Roams the World: Because I feared pain, I always hid in the mining district digging ores; judging by your descriptions, the strength of cursed soldiers seems very low; does this mean I can lead my miner battalion out of the mountains? Is the Rapid Clone Pickaxe style about to rise?

Word Ma Ya: I thought it was switching to the First Quarter Moon, expecting the intensity of the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region to skyrocket linearly, thinking I'd have to mix it up in the Colorful Mist Coast region recently; as a result, it switched back to the Waning Moon; the hunting levels 1-3 for cursed soldiers are too weak; fortunately, the intensity of the Black Black Tide and Insect Black Tide hasn't changed, so I can still enjoy killing.

Always Staring at You: Solo players are heartbroken upon hearing this news; usually, killing blood corpses is quite satisfying with high spawn rates; as for the Black Black Tide and Insect Black Tide, although we solo players can also kill them, it's hard to escape once surrounded, basically meaning dying and returning to Emperor Tomb Village; now that it's switched to cursed soldiers, sacrificial power output has dropped significantly; I'm considering going to mix it up in the Colorful Mist Coast region.

Snatched Qualification in Seconds: Hahaha, for newbies like me, this is absolutely good news; previously I didn't dare go out because the scenarios outside were too terrifying; hearing you veterans say that cursed soldiers in the previous Waning Moon scenario were very weak, I can finally witness it with my own eyes; time to go out and have fun.

Forum players engaged in fierce discussions regarding the changes in lunar phases.

Like many veteran players, Qi Sheng also felt regretful about this lunar phase change.

The intensity of the Waning Moon scenario was far below the average level for players at the current stage, and the sacrificial power output from scenario monsters would drop significantly.

The only thing worth celebrating was that the Black Black Tide and Insect Black Tide, these two old opponents, were still present.

The sacrificial power they produced would not decrease in the slightest.

This lunar phase change also gave Qi Sheng the idea of recruiting a batch of new players.

The Waning Moon scenario perfectly suited newbie growth.

Newbies could, through hunting in a relatively gentler scenario, gradually understand the game's background and related settings.

Since the change in lunar phases could not be controlled, it was better to make strategic adjustments adapted to the lunar phase.

With the idea formed, Qi Sheng acted immediately, instructing the Guidance system to distribute download qualifications externally.

As for how many player slots to distribute, considering the spatial carrying capacity of Emperor Tomb Village and the Colorful Mist Coast region, this round would distribute 3,000 slots to human players.

Consuming a total of 3 million sacrificial power.

After distribution, the total number of players would increase to over 24,000; if they all returned to the Novice Village space simultaneously, it would cause the Novice Village to become extremely congested.

But squeezing together, there was still space to move around.

Once this batch of players grew up, they would bring about a new round of sacrificial power growth.

Half an hour later.

Bodies of new players continuously reshaped below Emperor Tomb Village, being teleported to the Resurrection Square.

The joy of obtaining free qualifications still lingered on the faces of the newbie players; after entering the game, they curiously surveyed the environment of the Novice Village.

Regarding the entry of newbie players, veteran players were already accustomed to it.

But for the newbie players, the Novice Village scenario was truly too abstract; the regional voice channel was filled with the sounds of newbie communication:

"Hahaha, I finally snatched a qualification, so happy, this 128,888 was spent so satisfyingly."

"That brother riding the colorful motorcycle is so handsome; there are actually modern vehicles in the game; wonder how much money it would cost to get one like that."

"Holy crap, the brother flying on a sword overhead, that's too handsome."

"Look there, the brother riding the little dinosaur is domineering; the mount system in this game looks very fun."

"Asking, are there any veteran players willing to lead newbies out hunting? Paid leveling available, price via private message... Damn, 1,500 an hour? Why don't you just rob someone? Are veteran players crazy? Everyone private messaging is an idiot, each quoting a higher price than the last."

"Idiot newbie, don't shout randomly; is 1,500 an hour expensive for you? Might as well go out and kill evil spirits yourself; without this price, who would be willing to lead you?"

"Are veteran players so great? Quoting predatory prices and we can't even curse? Where does this sense of superiority come from? Get lost, old man; might as well level up on my own."

"I've remembered your name; see you at the village entrance later, or just don't leave the village..."

The appearance of newbie players completely occupied the regional voice channel.

Veteran players familiar with this process one after another muted the regional channel, switching to communicate within guild, squad, and warband channels.

During this time, some enthusiastic players would also actively introduce game mechanics and settings in the regional channel.

And were willing to lead newbie players out hunting.

However, there were also arrogant newbie players who, immediately upon entering the game, sparked conflicts with veteran players, subsequently getting blocked at the village entrance unable to leave, and could only go to the mining district to develop silently.

Players each chose different development modes, beginning their exploration of the Monster World.

Compared to players recruited in the mid-stage, the growth environment intensity for this batch of players was very low.

There were no powerful blood corpses blocking the way upon exiting; initial Soul Soul levels could already fight evenly with cursed soldiers.

Veteran players passing by were speechless at the newbies' passion and their progress in exploring the world, especially when seeing a group of players surrounding a single cursed soldier launching an assault, with constant shouts, acting as if they were pushing a boss, finding it simply baffling.

Sometimes when veteran players passed by, they would lend a hand with a finishing blow, providing help to the players.

But sometimes the damage output would be too high, directly snatching the kill credit, which would be met with curses and shouting from the newbie players.

The arrival of new players made the entire Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region exceptionally lively.

At this moment, in the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range, at Wind Wave Pool.

The soil in the bush loosened, revealing a pair of huge eyes; after cautiously observing the surroundings, it looked up at the waning moon in the sky.

After a brief silence, the Strange Butterfly suddenly leaped out of the bush, looking up to the sky and letting out an arrogant cry.

Then flapping its wings, it abruptly flew into the sky; wind elements automatically gathered, transforming into a streak of cyan light shooting towards the Ancient Battlefield direction.

Before long, the Strange Butterfly appeared in the sky above the Ancient Battlefield region.

Its pupils contracted sharply; the visual distance to the surface drew closer, focusing on those players who were passionately fighting with cursed soldiers.

Its gaze wandered over different player figures, finally locking onto one silhouette, before abruptly diving downward.

The player who had just killed a cursed soldier and successfully leveled up to level 2 was still cheering excitedly when he suddenly felt pain at the back of his head; after stumbling forward several steps, he fell flat on the ground.

The bewildered newbie player turned his head to look, discovering a creature with a large, round head standing behind him; it possessed pure white, plump feathers, and under the moonlight, its surface was shrouded in a layer of rapidly changing colorful patterns; the most eye-catching feature on its body was that pair of large eyes full of spirituality.

At this moment, it was arrogantly lifting its head with an expression, looking down at him in a domineering manner.

Seeing this, the newbie player decisively activated his Analysis ability.

Learning that the other party was a Primordial Monster with hunting level 16, he was startled by a thrill, decisively got up, and ran away as fast as his legs could carry him.

Hunting level 16 clearly exceeded his killing range.

But he hadn't run a few steps when he heard the sound of flapping wings and excited chirping coming from behind.

Then he was knocked to the ground by a force attacking from behind, and a barrage of wing beats like a sudden storm abruptly struck.

"It's over, I'm probably about to lose my virginity!"

Under the Strange Butterfly's fierce assault, this player wailed with a tear-streaked Iron Face, preparing to return to Emperor Tomb Village.

But very soon he realized something was wrong.

Logically, a monster with hunting level 16 should be able to kill him very easily.

But the problem was that he hadn't died yet, and his health was dropping very slowly.

But... the key point was, this monster's attacks hurt so much!

Moving the palm shielding his Iron Face, he discovered the Strange Butterfly's eyes were shining, its expression appearing exceptionally excited.

The Strange Butterfly's bizarre expression made this newbie player realize that this Primordial Monster didn't seem to intend to kill him; it seemed more like it was... enjoying the process of torturing him.

"Screw you, this is unbearable!"

The angry player decisively fought back, but his powerless punches couldn't break through the Strange Butterfly's impenetrable continuous flapping; he could only grit his teeth and silently vow in his heart that once his Soul Soul level was higher, he would definitely take revenge!

Two days later.

A post on the forum sparked heated discussion among players.

[Newbie Help Request, Veterans Please Help Me, I Seem to Have Been Targeted by Something Dirty, Can't Shake It Off At All.]

Poster: Poetry and Distance.

Content:

I am a newbie player who recently obtained qualification to enter the game; my goal is to explore the Great World; thinking I should raise my level a bit before executing this goal, as a result, I had only killed one cursed soldier after going out when I encountered a winged Primordial Monster; Analysis named it 'Strange Butterfly'; it flew over and subjected me to various flapping and tormenting.

The first time I thought I was just unlucky, encountering a boss-level monster, so dying was normal.

As a result, the second time I went out, I was targeted by this thing again; it dove down and gave me another beating; fine, beat me, but why chirp while beating me? It made me furious.

Although it was painful, I didn't take it seriously, thinking I'd be more careful next time.

As a result, the third time I went out, I got beaten again; what is going on? I asked a few friends and none of them encountered this situation; why is it targeting me specifically for beating?

On subsequent outings, he would also be intercepted and brutally beaten.

The biggest problem is that when the Strange Butterfly attacks me, it doesn't deduct much health, but it hurts like hell; once, I screamed until my voice was almost hoarse from the pain. Which bastard designed this monster? It's too torturous.

During this period, I also discovered something terrifying.

This monster's Hunting Rank can actually grow; it's already level 20, leveling up faster than me.

Are there any veteran players who can help? I can't even leave the Novice Village; I feel like I'm being sanctioned by the GM. The thing is, I haven't done anything wrong. The GM has no reason to target and bully me; this is too much.

Comment Section:

Night Approaches: Hahaha, another 'Poetry and Distance.' You scenery-obsessed players are truly something. Several of you were beaten by the Strange Butterfly in the early game. I didn't expect a fresh wave of novices to arrive recently and lure the Strange Butterfly out again.

Spiral Ascent: Laughing myself to death. Brother, don't cry. Several seniors have had experiences identical to yours. If a scenery-obsessed player hasn't been beaten by the Strange Butterfly, your gaming life is incomplete.

My Cloud Drive Has Good Stuff: I thought the Strange Butterfly had vanished. A while ago, I watched Explorer's livestream; he went to the Storm Wave Pool region to seek revenge on the Strange Butterfly but searched in circles without finding a trace. Even he thought the butterfly had flown away and wouldn't return. I didn't expect this cowardly butterfly to be lying in wait for an opportunity. Now that a large number of novices have appeared, it has finally seized its chance. This time, it actually chose to strike proactively. The moment of suffering for novices has arrived; delightful to see.

Explorer: I'll come to your aid. Let's form a party. I'm heading back to Emperor Tomb Village right now; wait for me. I'm going to beat the Strange Butterfly to death!

Poetry and Distance (OP) replying to Explorer: Thanks for the help, big brother. Novices need you desperately.

Is This Reasonable replying to Explorer: Hahahaha, the first victim has appeared. Seeing a novice suffer, does it bring back memories of your own painful begging? I still clearly remember your tearful expression back then. If you've forgotten, I can remind you (Explorer_Begging_for_Mercy.jpg).

Explorer replying to Is This Reasonable: Pah! Damned beaver!

The Strange Butterfly's reappearance sparked heated discussion on the forum.

During this period, many novice players posted in the thread stating they had also been beaten by this arrogant monster.

It can be observed that the Strange Butterfly's behavior changed after this wave of novices appeared; it shifted from attacking only after passive encounters to proactively hunting.

The result is that dozens of players have already been ambushed and brutally beaten by the Strange Butterfly.

The Strange Butterfly's Hunting Rank has also risen to level 24 and continues to grow rapidly.

Qi Sheng also paid attention to this incident of the Strange Butterfly bullying novices.

According to the Guide's analysis and judgment, the Strange Butterfly should be a Primordial Monster that once grew to a high Hunting Rank, thus possessing complete logical thinking and wisdom. It was likely killed in the Monster World for some reason, then had its Primordial Body reshaped under the operation of the Monster World's rules, before descending upon the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range after initialization.

During the period immediately after its descent, there were no intelligent monsters nearby to bully, causing the Strange Butterfly's strength to grow very slowly.

That was until it encountered the player Lu Xing.

The Strange Butterfly's rank then entered a period of rapid growth.

Subsequently, when the Black Black Tide and Insect Black Tide ravaged the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region, the Strange Butterfly cautiously chose to lie low and hide.

Until recently, when the moon phase returned to the Waning Moon, significantly weakening the scene's intensity, coupled with the arrival of a large number of novice players, the Strange Butterfly smelled an opportunity for rapid growth and thus boldly attacked once again.

A deeper analysis reveals that the Strange Butterfly possesses a special perception ability.

This perception ability allows the Strange Butterfly to analyze the strength or weakness of a target's personality, thereby selecting targets to bully.

In the Guide's explanation, this type of special ability can be understood as a species talent.

It is a talent ability that can only be attached while in monster form and cannot be obtained through inheritance after meeting the requirements for Body Tempering Rank.

The Guide uses 'Supreme Speed' as an example.

The monster form of Supreme Speed is a large black fish. After a player embeds Supreme Speed into their Star Vein Slot and transforms into monster form, they can breathe and move freely underwater.

However, if switching to human form, one can only inherit the enhancement attributes of the Supreme Speed Soul Soul and the usable Soul Soul characteristics, but cannot obtain the species' innate talent abilities, such as breathing underwater like the Supreme Speed fish.

There are many other similar Soul Souls.

Only players following the Monster Beast Flow can master a species' basic talents; players following the Main Body Form Inheritance Cultivation Mode cannot use them.

Secondly, one can refer to the Gill Fish Clan and the Abyss Fish Clan; when their main body form switches to Soul Soul form, their innate underwater breathing talent also disappears.

The Strange Butterfly's ability to judge a target's personality is precisely this kind of species talent.

This talent allows it to effectively lock onto players with relatively weak personalities, thereby precisely identifying its target group.

This point can further be proven by the target group locked onto by the Strange Butterfly.

They are all novice players, yet the Strange Butterfly always bullies those specific few, never making a move against other low-level players.

The Strange Butterfly's reappearance also attracted the attention of many veteran players.

They spontaneously organized themselves, intending to subjugate the Strange Butterfly.

In the eyes of many veteran players following the Magic System Star Vein Flow, including many following the Monster Beast Flow, the Strange Butterfly has always been their strongest choice for a Soul Soul.

Wind Rider is, so far, the only all-around Soul Soul for players exploring the Monster World.

Wind Blade, Wind Shield, Wind Rider Flight, Disarm, Control... formless wind elements can adapt to any combat scenario, balancing attack, defense, improved movement efficiency, crowd control, and other usage methods.

The inability to contain the Wind Rider Soul Soul has always been a regret in the hearts of many veteran players.

Initially, they pinned their hopes on Lu Xing, but facts proved that the Strange Butterfly had not chosen the wrong target.

Lu Xing was thoroughly cowardly; he would never make a move unless he reached a level where he could easily kill the Strange Butterfly.

After the Strange Butterfly disappeared, many veteran players felt regretful about this, stating that by the next time they encountered the Strange Butterfly, they might already be old and frail, or perhaps they would never encounter it in their lifetime, leaving the task of containment they failed to achieve to their children and grandchildren.

They never expected the Strange Butterfly had not disappeared but had actually reappeared.

This gave many veteran players ideas, deciding to contain it with combat power that would crush the Strange Butterfly.

Subsequently, a large number of players rushed from the Colorful Mist Coast region to the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range, wandering everywhere to search for the Strange Butterfly's figure.

This time, the veteran players had absolute confidence they could capture the Strange Butterfly.

Regarding this collective action to hunt the Strange Butterfly, a large number of novice players who had been bullied by it expressed their willingness to provide support.

At this moment, in the Ancient Battlefield region.

A novice player hunting Curse Soldiers was suddenly pounced upon by the Strange Butterfly and knocked to the ground, followed by a hail of wing strikes raining down like a violent storm.

While feeling aggrieved by the bullying, the novice immediately broadcast their coordinates in the regional voice channel:

"Brothers, the Strange Butterfly is here with me. Come save me quickly!"

Instantly, the veteran players who had been waiting rushed to the coordinate location.

Before long, groups of veteran players appeared, discovering the Strange Butterfly still bullying the novice.

"Brothers, kill! The Wind Rider Soul Soul is here!"

The Strange Butterfly, wearing an excited expression, suddenly raised its head, alertly looking toward the veteran players charging from afar. Without even a second of hesitation, it decisively flapped its wings and flew into the sky.

Realizing the Strange Butterfly was trying to escape, cries rang out in the regional voice channel:

"Brothers with flying mounts, chase and kill immediately! We can't let this cowardly butterfly escape!"

As soon as the words fell, flying swords condensed beneath the feet of these veteran players, carrying them into the sky in hot pursuit of the Strange Butterfly, creating a shocking scene.

Novice players in the Ancient Battlefield region who witnessed this scene could barely hide their envy in their eyes.

Ten thousand words updated, complete.

Last day of the month, requesting monthly tickets.

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