[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-monsters-are-coming":3,"chapter-the-monsters-are-coming-monsters-are-coming-chapter-168":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},2250017,4069,"Chapter 168: Player Corridor, Faith Divinity","monsters-are-coming-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>While observing, An Sui discovered that this Black Black Tide faction was completely different from the ones he had encountered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was the troop system they used, consisting entirely of evil spirits he had never seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point was easy enough to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to An Xing's explanation, the Black Black Tide possessed countless troop types that could be generated at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Black Black Tide faction would construct a troop system capable of effectively countering their opponents based on the situation; even if their combat power was lacking, they could still achieve dominance through their troop composition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What puzzled him was the combat style between the Player Clan and the Black Black Tide evil spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides were engaging in verbal attacks against each other during the battle, a scene that truly made his jaw drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brutality, evil, devouring, death, destruction... In his impression, the Black Black Tide was like a life-eliminator standing above all living beings, destroying everything within sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming to the Monster World, the war against the Black Black Tide had filled him with a profound sense of powerlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Black Tide grew stronger with every battle, while the Darkblood Clan warriors he led died in increasing numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the calamity of evil he perceived was now exchanging insults with the Player Clan, who were as weak as ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt to him like a mighty god of destruction descending to the mortal realm only to trade profanities with an ant on the ground, something truly incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense sense of disparity even made him feel that the scene before his eyes was incredibly unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While observing the battle, An Sui also discovered that this Black Black Tide faction's combat power was not strong, or rather, they were still in the initial stage of development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were far from reaching the state of the Endless Black Black Tide described by An Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this did not mean the Black Black Tide was weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having personally witnessed the Black Black Tide's rapid growth from weakness to strength, he knew just how terrifying their potential for growth was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For other factions, war meant the consumption of their foundational resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the terrifying Black Black Tide grew through war; the stronger the enemy, the faster their growth speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy was merely nourishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, where exactly did the Player Clan get the courage to actively provoke the Black Black Tide?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that, similar to the Black Black Tide, these are just the newborn members of the Player Clan who are also in the initial stage of development?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought was verified during the subsequent observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized that the Player Clan and the Black Black Tide were clearly not fighting for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the engagement, they exchanged blows, and both sides knew each other's tactics inside out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Player Clan launched a surprise attack, the Black Black Tide was already prepared; when the Black Black Tide counterattacked, the players skillfully dispersed and engaged in maneuvering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that the terrifying Black Black Tide held an absolute advantage in the battle, while the players seemed to be rushing to their deaths wave after wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, An Sui suddenly felt much better inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, since the Player Clan was so arrogant and fearless of death even when facing the terrifying Black Black Tide, their contempt for him seemed understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his thoughts cleared, An Sui felt that a patch of dark clouds pressing over his head had scattered considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His unbalanced mindset was alleviated through comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that if the Player Clan dared to actively provoke the terrifying Black Black Tide, how could they possibly fear his future revenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the player had smiled and encouraged him, telling him to grow stronger and wait for his revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brainstorming and analyzing the reasons, the stereotypical impression of the Player Clan in An Sui's eyes changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shifted from ugly, greedy, and arrogant to resembling a combat insect race, an evil and warlike faction fearless of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actively provoking the Black Black Tide was likely the Player Clan's way of releasing their pent-up desire for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps death was not frightening in the eyes of the Player Clan; what was terrifying was the inability to engage in a satisfying and hearty battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about his contact with the Player Clan, a sudden idea floated into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to cold-blooded factions like the Black Black Tide, the Player Clan was a faction one could contact and communicate with; they bore no malice toward those they perceived as weak and had even actively allowed him to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, could he try to make contact with the Player Clan, or even seek shelter by becoming an affiliated faction of theirs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could seek development by positioning himself as an affiliated force, waiting until he grew strong enough before considering whether to rebel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could truly achieve this, it would mean he could successfully establish a Darkblood Legion node in this region and enter a Cultivation Mode of growth and expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, whether this idea was feasible remained unknown to him for now; it required further observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primordial Altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating before Qi Sheng was the map of the Pale Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area covered by an elliptical halo of light was marked by him on the map as: Player Corridor (Hunting Bonus Zone).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a narrow corridor connecting the three novice village regions he had cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current exploration rate was: 2.852%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty-eight native resource sites had been discovered so far, including the spiritual fields left behind by the Earth-Eating Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two domain nodes currently being attempted for occupation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was precisely the Evil Moon Domain Field that was about to be captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Earth-Nian Evil Spirit stole all the reserved resources, this rule domain node would undoubtedly be successfully contained by the players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tallied the players' gains over this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One \"Blood Light\" spiritual ore domain node had been integrated into the novice village space, and three Primordial Monsters had been successfully contained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Primordial Monster was contained by a novice team in the Winter Snowfield region: Star Shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Star Shift (Generation 3 Primordial)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Trait: Consumes qi and blood energy to swap positions with a target locked by sight; specific consumption is affected by the distance between the target and oneself, as well as the target's qi and blood intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a basic rule of the space system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its effect leaned towards support, but it could also be used at critical moments to launch unexpected attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was especially suitable for melee-type players, allowing them to protect teammates or switch positions to unleash powerful bursts of damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the forum, there were many Star Vein combinations for Star Shift, but its priority was not high when the number of Star Vein slots was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was a Primordial contained by the player \"Dream of Nine Hundred Million Boys\" on an island in the Pale Star Sea: Life Link.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Life Link (Generation 2 Primordial)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Trait: Releases a rule-based qi and blood tether to connect with a target, sharing life; the percentage of damage shared can be freely adjusted, or borne by a single target; specific damage is calculated based on the attacked party, and connecting continuously consumes a slight amount of qi and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Example: A is a Golem-stream player, B is a magic-system player; if an attack of equal damage hits A and transfers to B, the damage is calculated as 1 based on A's defense, and remains 1 when transferred to B; if the damage hits B, causing 3 damage, transferring it to A still results in 3 damage; only the qi and blood consumption of the damage-bearing party is calculated).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a Generation 2 Primordial, the appearance of Life Link triggered a carnival among magic-system players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest problem for magic-system players was their low health and defense, making them easy targets for Black Black Tide-Raging Black Tide system assassin-type troops to sneak up and kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Life Link, their survival probability could be significantly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Fate Soul that could indirectly improve the output environment for magic-system players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the concepts proposed by the forum's guide-party players, support-stream players were more suitable for embedding Life Link to provide extra combat protection for their teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third was a Primordial jointly contained by the player \"Sword Light and Shadow Handsome Copper Hammer\" and his squad members while exploring the dense forests of the Colorful Mist Coast: Unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unyielding (Generation 3 Primordial)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Trait: After activating the ability, consumes qi and blood to negate various negative statuses on the body; the effect is influenced by the intensity of the negative status—the higher the intensity, the more qi and blood is consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Unyielding trait debuted, forum guide-party players ranked it at T0 strength for the current version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hailed as a divine skill for melee-type players, especially the damage-soaking Golem stream, which fit this Fate Soul perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the number of opposing factions increased, players in the current stage frequently encountered enemies capable of inflicting various negative statuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the plague-system troops within the Black Black Tide were one of the most troublesome Black Black Tide system troops in the players' eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melee players needed to fight at close range and could not avoid the deterioration statuses inflicted by such special troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the appearance of the Unyielding trait significantly improved the damage-soaking capacity of melee players; they could consume qi and blood to negate troublesome effects like curses and controls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the three newly contained Primordials, the strength of the Generation 3 Unyielding trait was ranked first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it was contained, a large number of melee players replaced their Fate Souls to embed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing data information for a long time, Qi Sheng, receiving guidance feedback, shifted his gaze to the player's perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colorful Mist Coast region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin carried a shield generated by the Fate Soul \"Rock Shield\" on his left shoulder, walking slowly through the rainforest in the southeast direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, his Gargoyle Fate Soul level had reached level 21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting alone was a choice made out of necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the brothers of the Kindergarten Group had extremely bad luck; everyone drew the Weakness lot, and it was a severe weakness, so they planned to temporarily rest, eat, drink, and have fun by the Colorful Mist Coast for a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while his brothers rested, he had not the slightest intention of resting; these two words had already been erased from his life dictionary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His average Fate Soul level was already far behind that of his Kindergarten Group brothers; only by putting in more effort did he have a chance to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to become the king of grinding while his brothers lay flat and rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty-eight bottles of nutrient cans had been delivered to his home and connected to the game pod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every second from now on, he would burn fiercely until he turned the Black Tide against the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he had already opened three Star Vein slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had embedded Gargoyle, Rock Shield, and Blood Reflection respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to open the fourth Star Vein slot as soon as possible, then embed a Food Qi Fate Soul to improve his recovery and sustainability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Tong Xin spotted a group of monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters were only finger-sized, covered in fine fuzz, with a green poison needle at their tails; they clung to an ancient tree, gnawing on the sap flowing from it, their bodies constantly writhing as they sucked, resembling a small undulating wave from head to tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through analysis and observation, he discovered that these insects were all weak monsters of Hunting Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even a mosquito yields meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lacking the strength to play with the local bullies, he could only grow through solitary hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Blissful Evil Spirits in the Winter Snowfield region, their sacrificial power yield was pitifully low, poorer than Black Black Tide Evil Spirits of the same rank; furthermore, during group charges, they were extremely prone to being surrounded, unable to retreat, leading to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, a skill-based player like him would choose the Colorful Mist Coast region, where wealthy monsters were abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst surging thoughts, he hoisted his Rock Shield and charged forward, smashing violently at the ancient tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strike from the Rock Shield was enough to crush the poisonous insects into splattering juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill notifications rang continuously in his mind, pleasant and melodious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the dozen or so Poison Thorns on the tree were slain; Tong Xin stored their shriveled remains in his Spatial Satchel and continued exploring deeper into the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknown regions carried higher exploration risks but also offered greater potential rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To create a stronger immersive experience, the game Monster World had removed the mechanic where monsters respawned after death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In areas players had already explored, the number of native monsters would gradually decrease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by venturing into unknown regions could one achieve good hunting yields, or even encounter fortuitous events that brought sudden wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Wall of Blood Souls discovered by an explorer last time, which had also allowed him to make a small fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some players on the forum had even compiled a \"Fortune Encounter Guide\" based on a series of such events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summary was: Jump off any cliff you see, investigate anything mysterious, help any peculiar person you meet, decipher any secret phrases, chase any anomalies, and crawl into any caves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on this content, the most upvoted reply in the thread condensed the original poster's lengthy text into a doggerel poem:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See a cliff, jump with bold spirit; treasures of the world may hide in the valley's pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meet mystery, investigate with all might; rare treasures float before your sight (Blissful).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encounter a peculiar soul, offer heartfelt aid; rich rewards come, good fortune displayed (God of Wealth).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secret phrases arrive, seek to break the code; grasp the mystery, the path is not abode (Snake Ancestor).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anomaly appears, chase it in haste; surprise and opportunity ahead to taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caves are deep, crawl in them all; immortal fate and blessings here to call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the methods players believed easily led to fortuitous encounters during external exploration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were fortune guides written by guide-focused players based on events that had already occurred and characteristics from other games of the Eclipse Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before obtaining qualification for the Monster World game, Tong Xin had read through a vast amount of guide content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept these words deep in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, when in doubt, charge forward; better to die than to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the game's background, one could learn that Monster World was boundless; in the long years since Emperor Zhao's death, countless races had risen and fallen, jointly composing a grand historical chronicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every region might hide secret wealth left behind by a race before its extinction, or treasures abandoned during an emergency evacuation when there was no time to carry them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also be treasures brought by a descending faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might even be that a powerful expert, heavily wounded, fled with a supreme treasure to a safe area only to die there, the treasure buried along with the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any possibility existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made exploration within the game incredibly interesting, with anticipation at every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an explorer put it: \"The fortuitous treasures of Monster World are witnesses to history and relics of war; they await those destined to witness them. Every discovery may unveil a forgotten chapter of history—the struggles of the Snake Ancestor, the fear that shrouded the village... Sealed fortunes are like brilliant stars, adorning this world full of mystery and danger, filling us adventurers with longing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the comments below this sentence were all mocking, the explorer replied with only four words: \"Combat records verifiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the reason Tong Xin chose to explore unknown regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unknown represented more possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for danger, if a player lacked even the courage to Iron Face it directly, they might as well return to the village to mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he specifically targeted weaker monsters for slaughter; through the precise activation of his two Soul Soul characteristics, Petrification and Blood Reflection, Tong Xin's damage output was not low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the \"Sacrificial Power Balance\" in his satchel continuously grow, he felt a fullness of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sharp screech came from not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a wild wind howled past, leaves rustling, as if playing a prelude to the impending danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion grew louder; the target was approaching continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin decisively turned to Iron Face the direction of the sound, crouching slightly, preparing to withstand the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster emitting the screech revealed its form at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a creature nearly two meters long, covered entirely in sharp spines, resembling an enlarged hedgehog; it barreled straight ahead, its scarlet eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty glint, seemingly having marked him as prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Analysis ability activated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thorn Beast]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Rank: 32\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Analysis: A relatively common creature in Monster World. Each Thorn Beast has its own territory and usually acts solitarily except during breeding season, primarily hunting by launching the steel needles on its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished reading the analysis, the revealed Thorn Beast shook its body, emitting a dull \"huffing\" sound from its mouth, and suddenly shot a steel needle straight toward his Iron Face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin raised his shield to predict the needle's flight path, leaning his body forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the dull sound, Tong Xin's body slid backward a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Thorn Beast closed in, its massive body like a heavy tank rolling forward to crush everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tong Xin decisively activated the Petrification characteristic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second before the collision occurred, he activated the Blood Reflection characteristic; a layer of bloody light enveloped both his body and the shield in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the collision happened, his health points dropped by nearly half, and the counter-attack energy wave instantly sent the Thorn Beast flying several meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, half my health is gone just like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at his health bar, Tong Xin clicked his tongue silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides requiring precise timing, the amount of health consumed by Blood Reflection's counter-attack effect depended on the damage assessment of the hit endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the damage, the more health consumed, and the stronger the Blood Reflection effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This single hit had cost him nearly half his health; without the protection of the Petrification characteristic, he would have been instantly knocked into the Little Black Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Thorn Beast shaking its head and preparing to rise, Tong Xin decisively took a bottle of Basic Recovery Potion from his Spatial Satchel, drank it down, and then immediately turned to sprint away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over-rank challenges in Monster World were extremely difficult; a level 32 monster was simply not something he could contend with at present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid entering the Little Black Room, fleeing was the best option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the commotion behind him and the sharp cries of the Thorn Beast, the Rock Shield in Tong Xin's left hand dissolved into starlight; he switched to a running Cultivation Mode with alternating hands to increase his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Thorn Beast's heavy breathing from behind, his heart tightened to the extreme at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thrilling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no monster disengagement setting in Monster World; there was no logical way to judge how long a monster would continue its pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he could do was sprint toward areas with dense trees, using his slender physique to create distance from the Thorn Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the distance was still shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that continuing to run like this would result in being caught, Tong Xin nimbly climbed up a thick ancient tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thorn Beast showed no intention of leaving; instead, it began ramming the ancient tree repeatedly, each impact causing the tree to sway and shower down leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin looked down, took a screenshot, and sent the image to the guild chat channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, big trouble; I think I'm about to die (screenshot).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the brothers responded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Class Iron Hammer: \"Fine wine, roasted meat, beach, sunshine—this lazy life is beautiful everywhere. Now, seeing a brother suffer, the taste of the roasted meat has suddenly improved qualitatively. Truly delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Class Drunk Milk: \"Director, let me teach you a shield technique descending from the heavens. Climb higher, then summon the Rock Shield and smash it down like this. If it doesn't kill the beast, let's meet at the Colorful Mist Coast beach in an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Class Cute Kid: \"A Thorn Beast, huh? Encountered one before; very ferocious but lacking combat power. Director, how did you get entangled by such a weakling monster? (slippery Iron Face.jpg)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Class Gulu: \"Director, this cup is to you; I'll drain it, you stay up the tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Class Monitor: \"Director, don't fear; with the height difference standoff, you hold the advantageous position. I suggest you outlast it. You can buy food from the Mall, but the Thorn Beast cannot. Ultimate victory absolutely belongs to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his brothers' teasing in the voice channel, the Director spat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted you to offer suggestions, not to watch the show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his brothers' subsequent teasing remarks, Tong Xin gave up on seeking external support and scanned his surroundings for a way to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, the ancient tree would sooner or later be smashed apart by the Thorn Beast; he had to find a way to relocate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the vines hanging down from the ancient tree, Tong Xin imagined himself swapping hands on the vines, swinging through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give it a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the idea formed, Tong Xin leaped forward without hesitation, grabbed a vine, and swung ahead relying on momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful physique granted by the game allowed him to hold the vine steady with one hand effortlessly; this method proved feasible in practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the peak of his momentum, Tong Xin dove to switch to another vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet kicked off forcefully against the side of an adjacent ancient tree, launching his body into the air once more, wind howling past his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yahoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green world before him rushed backward rapidly; branches and leaves interlaced, sunlight filtering through gaps to cast mottled shadows, as if guiding his direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vine traced an arc in the air; his body swung forward with the momentum, making him feel part of the jungle itself—free, wild, fearless. Awesome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head to look at the Thorn Beast still chasing behind, Tong Xin raised his middle finger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beast, if you have guts, keep chasing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Switching vines again, Tong Xin's swinging speed suddenly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extraordinary physique granted by attribute amplification became exceptionally tangible at this moment, making him feel utterly exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After switching to another vine, he swung high again, passing through a green wall woven from vines and leaves ahead; his vision suddenly widened, revealing rolling mountains in the distance and an endless, dense forest sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tong Xin's expression froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down, he realized this was a cliff edge; mountain winds howled up from the valley floor, tugging at his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to grab the vine and swing back, but discovered the Thorn Beast had already reached the cliff edge, raising its head toward him; after a body tremor, a steel spine shot straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no way to dodge, Tong Xin decisively let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his body fell into the valley, Tong Xin raised his right hand and flipped the middle finger at the Thorn Beast:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Revenge is a dish best served cold; wait ten years, I'll come find you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tong Xin completely relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing down at the vast net woven from greenery below, he adjusted mid-air into a comfortable pose, lying flat with hands behind his head, took a screenshot using the Guide's perspective as a souvenir, and prepared to die from the fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he doesn't die from the fall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden idea struck Tong Xin, and he immediately activated his Petrification Form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His falling speed continuously accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cliffside beside him flashed past his vision; rough rocks and overgrown weeds blurred into a streak of light and shadow amidst the acceleration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense greenery caught him; his body plummeted through the foliage while his health bar steadily declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Petrification trait automatically dispelled due to his low health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smashing through several branches in succession, he crashed into a bush like a cannonball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp branches tore his skin, cutting deep bloody gashes like small knives; heart-rending pain instantly spread throughout his body, while a thick vine tightened fiercely around his waist, nearly snapping his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body felt as though it had fallen apart, every joint throbbing with dull pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head buzzed loudly, golden stars dancing before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth filled with the taste of rust; he couldn't tell if he had bitten his tongue during the fall or suffered internal injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, every inch of his skin screamed in pain, making even the slightest movement incredibly difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered his left arm was broken, hanging limp at his side, sending waves of excruciating pain crashing over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said it would only hurt 10%, but this is too painful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't died, he wished he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin suddenly regretted activating Petrification for no reason; this state was worse than being locked in the small dark room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead; he tried to push himself up with his intact right arm, but the moment he exerted force, pain throughout his body felt like a thousand needles stabbing simultaneously, while his broken arm sent another wave of heart-rending agony that forced a painful groan from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately relaxed his muscles and slumped sitting in the bush, took a bottle of Low-Grade Recovery Potion from his Spatial Satchel, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid carried a slight cooling sensation as it slid down his throat; wherever it passed, it felt as though a warm current spread through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His health bar began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The torn muscles on his body regrew and healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One bottle wasn't enough, so he drank another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broken arm first felt a tingling numbness, followed by an itchy sensation as new bone tissue rapidly grew and connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Tong Xin's body, unseen to him, bones covered in cracks gradually healed as his health bar rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third bottle... Fourth bottle... Fifth bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing five bottles of potions, his health bar was full, all injuries on his body were healed, and even the bloody scratches from the branches had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five bottles of potions; what a huge loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no choice; the continuous pain was truly worse than death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a long sigh of relief, Tong Xin leaped out of the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dreamlike scroll unfolded before his eyes; towering cliffs rose into the clouds on all sides, straight as if carved by knives and axes, their textures under the sunlight resembling runes engraved by time, exuding an ancient and vicissitudes-laden aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the valley bottom, a crystal-clear stream wound its way through, leaping over rocks and splashing up sparkling droplets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colorful greenery grew along the stream banks; analysis information indicated these were all valuable Spiritual Plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away lay a vast ancient forest; trees soared sky-high, their thick trunks interweaving to form a dense green canopy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look behind, he saw a pitch-black cave on the cliff Iron Face, where winds converged inside and tore into sobbing sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fell off a cliff! Discovered a cave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin's heart pounded wildly; according to normal plot progression, he was about to get rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He automatically filled in the subsequent plot in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would enter the cave, discover an ancient stone platform, upon which rested an ancient tome emitting a mysterious aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon approaching to inspect, he would see four large characters on the cover reading \"Peerless Divine Art\"; after consulting the Guide, he would learn this was a long-lost Peerless Cultivation Method from the Monster World, which Brother Di Zhao had relied upon to create the Monster World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, an ethereal and hoarse voice of an old man would echo within the cave:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fated one, since you have arrived here, you have formed a bond with this Divine Art; I hope you will use this art to benefit the world in the future and not give rise to evil thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with excitement, he would bow deeply toward the source of the voice, thereby obtaining a life-changing fortuitous encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his brothers learned this news, they would pound their feet and chests in the guild voice channel, while he would beam with joy, turning his fortunes around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped his hands sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fantasy ended, the script was set; now it was time to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an excited heart, he approached the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave mouth was surrounded by jagged strange rocks, interlocking like fangs, resembling the gaping maw of a giant beast, exuding a sense of eeriness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the cave, a chilly gust of wind hit his Iron Face; the air carried a faint earthy smell and dampness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the light was dim; only a few faint rays of sunlight struggled to squeeze in through gaps in the entrance and ceiling, forming irregular patches of light on the ground that barely outlined the cave's contours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper he went, the more bizarre the wind became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winds blowing from unknown sources collided and converged here, sharp as blades, cutting his cheeks painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peering inward with the faint light, he turned a corner, and the expectation in Tong Xin's eyes vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No divine art manual appeared; instead, a ferocious giant beast lay before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form was as massive as a small mountain; lying on the ground, it nevertheless occupied nearly half the cave's space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head resembled a fortress built from piled boulders, broad and flat; a pair of huge horns curved outward from both sides of its crown, their surfaces covered in gully-like patterns, while the horn tips shimmered with bloody light, exuding endless ferocity and bloodthirstiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was covered in a layer of heavy scales; its four limbs were thick and powerful, resembling four massive stone pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the giant beast's Iron Face, a blood-filled gaping mouth occupied most of the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of fangs, sharp as daggers, were densely arranged within, expanding and contracting with its breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind he had felt earlier was exhaled from the giant beast's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the beast's eyes were tightly closed as it slept, delivering a strong visual shock to Tong Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing this was just a game, he still felt a slight palpitation of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, he activated his Analysis ability:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evil Eye (Fourth Generation Primordial)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Level: 189\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Introduction: A Primordial Monster possessing the Evil Eye ability; it can imprint the Evil Eye Curse on targets through its gaze, continuously draining their health and spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, the fortuitous encounter is too big; I can't swallow it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the analysis, Tong Xin decisively turned around and crept toward the cave exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had grabbed the wrong script; there was no expected surprise in the cave, only fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully exiting the cave, Tong Xin immediately broke into a sprint, putting distance between himself and the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After running for some distance and confirming he was safe, he finally let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This life had been preserved at the cost of five bottles of potions; he couldn't afford to lose it so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the towering cliffs above, it seemed the only ticket back was death, unless his brothers were willing to jump down and accompany him in exploring and hunting here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But based on his understanding of his brothers, those bastards would only mock his misfortune and rub salt in his wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the spot where he had landed earlier, he uprooted the wild Spiritual Plants growing nearby and stored them in his Spatial Satchel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were eight Spiritual Plants in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four were Grade 1 Spiritual Plants, three were Grade 2, and one was Grade 3; summoning the Sacrifice Panel to check their sacrifice value, the total came to 867 Sacrificial Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If sold on the Trading Row, the price should be slightly over 900.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly an unexpected windfall; perhaps other wild Spiritual Plants awaited his discovery within this valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood instantly became cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of the medicine had already been recovered; Tong Xin strode with an arrogant gait and began exploring the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he discovered two more wild Spiritual Plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Tong Xin beam with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was no heaven-defying, fate-altering great fortuitous encounter, the continuous gains of small money were quite nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ancients truly did not deceive me; after surviving a great disaster, good fortune must follow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his exploration along the way, Tong Xin discovered that this valley likely harbored no intelligent faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abundant growth of wild spiritual plants was proof enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the Guidance floating beside him suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your 2 o'clock direction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Guidance speak, Tong Xin was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the forum knew how aloof Guidance was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless a player initiated the conversation, Guidance would never voluntarily converse with players; encountering stupid questions, it would merely sneer and dismiss them with a look of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guidance, what have you discovered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A contemplative expression appeared on Guidance's water sphere, but it did not answer directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Go take a look.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with curiosity, Tong Xin moved forward under Guidance's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a monster statue three meters tall appeared in his line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue stood silently, covered in traces of time like an aging elder forgotten by the ages in this quiet place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weeds grew wildly all around, winding up from the base as if to swallow the statue completely; slender stems coiled around its legs like green ropes, while fuzzy seed heads swayed in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tong Xin activated his Analysis ability, and information about the statue immediately flooded his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Grail (Seventh Generation Primordial)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Hunting Rank: 52 (Dying, Divine Power Lost)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Introduction: A primordial creature possessing Divine Grail characteristics; it can acquire Faith Power through believers (Faith Power can be gifted or used to strengthen Body Tempering ranks).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the analysis information, Tong Xin was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Seventh Generation Primordial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the launch of the Monster World, the highest generation rank encountered had been the Sixth Generation Primordial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected to encounter a dying Seventh Generation Primordial right here in this valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm rich, I'm rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clearing away the surrounding weeds, the statue's form became clear: its feet resembled beast hooves, tips embedded in the ground, leaving cracks in the earth; moving up its thick legs, the monster's body bulged with rigid muscles, its skin carved with dense scales, each irregular in shape with edges sharp as blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its surface was covered in cracks of varying sizes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guidance, is this Divine Grail Fate Soul strong?\" Tong Xin asked, examining the statue with shining eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strong, but it depends on how you use it. If you have believers, the Divine Grail statue will grant you powerful Faith Power; but if you have no believers, the power bestowed by the Divine Grail characteristic upon you is zero.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Believers? Where am I supposed to find believers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don't know,] Guidance replied with a bored expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would my good brothers work? What counts as a believer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Those who hold reverence for you and regard you as the sustenance and reliance of their souls.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Guidance's explanation, the cunning smiles of his good brothers from the Kindergarten Group floated into Tong Xin's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing was certain: his good brothers would never believe in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could be father and son without blood ties, but becoming objects of faith was clearly crossing the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don't overthink it; try containing it first.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin's excitement surged again; he condensed a Rock Shield and smashed it violently against the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the shield collided with the statue, sparks flew, yet the statue remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing to accept this, Tong Xin gathered his strength and began striking frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huff~ huff~ huff~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a barrage of heavy blows, he was panting heavily from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guidance, did I break its defense at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don't ask; use your eyes to see.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the statue, which bore not a single new mark of damage, he saw that the cracks upon it were exactly as they had been before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he hadn't broken its defense, he gritted his teeth and struck again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Stone Image flow inherently dealt low damage, and with the statue possessing a Hunting Rank of 52, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't penetrate its defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he couldn't handle this alone, he immediately opened the Trading Hall and purchased three Sixth-Generation Spirit Bombs produced by the Arms Merchant Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a loud explosion rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the scene, the cracks on the statue had clearly multiplied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his Sacrificial Power was running low; although he had unsold spiritual plants in his inventory, selling them would take time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he decisively spoke in the guild voice channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Godfather is in trouble, send money immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small Class Iron Hammer: You dare be so arrogant while asking for money? What are you planning, Director?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kindergarten Director: Buying bombs to do something big; you'll know soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small Class Cute Baby: The Director has clearly gone mad with anger and plans to take the Thorn Beast down with him using spirit bombs; my suggestion is to just die, it saves more money, but as a brother, I support you (Red Packet: 1000 Sacrificial Power).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small Class Drunk Milk: Poor Director, out of options and preparing for a flesh-bullet charge; see you in an hour, I've saved some roasted meat for you (Red Packet: 1000 Sacrificial Power).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kindergarten Director: Where are my other godsons? Hurry and send your support payments; your father is about to scare you to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst laughter, although the brothers of the Kindergarten Group didn't know what their Director was doing, they all sent Red Packets of Sacrificial Power one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sacrificial Power in hand, Tong Xin immediately gained confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring on ten Sixth-Generation Spirit Bombs first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, explosions echoed through the valley; nearby trees were battered by powerful shockwaves, ancient thick trunks shaking violently, leaves fluttering down like snowflakes, while some frail branches, unable to bear the load, snapped with a crack, debris dancing in the air currents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling thick smoke followed closely behind, and a pungent smell released by some elemental energy permeated the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one strike, no kill notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Tong Xin bought another ten Sixth-Generation Spirit Bombs and returned to the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the statue was covered in cracks, the damage inflicted being obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stuck the spirit bombs onto the statue one by one, set the timer, and turned to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching a safe distance and turning back, a powerful shockwave suddenly struck, followed by a loud roar emanating from the cave behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakened behemoth thrust its massive head out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Tong Xin prepared to buy more spirit bombs and launch a death charge, hoping to complete the kill before the behemoth arrived, a Challenger Notification echoed across the entire channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenger Notification (All Channels): Congratulations to player \"Kindergarten Director\" for successfully killing the Seventh Generation Primordial monster: Divine Grail, receiving a Sacrificial Power reward of 200,000, and additionally obtaining a special Fate Soul: Divine Grail (Tradable)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Grail (Seventh Generation Primordial)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Characteristic Introduction: Can absorb Faith Power through devout believers (Faith Power is a malleable energy that can be used to enhance strength or listed for sale in the Trading Hall).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate Soul Sale Price: Special Fate Soul, currently unavailable for purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden all-channel notification instantly caused chat channels in every region to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All players were asking which bastard had been so lucky as to snag the kill rights for a Seventh Generation Primordial, and why he wasn't hurriedly sending out red packets in the global channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, friend request notifications rang continuously in Tong Xin's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the vast majority of players, a Seventh Generation Fate Soul was an unattainable goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since this was a special Fate Soul that couldn't be purchased, all players lamented why such good fortune hadn't befallen them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reward of 200,000 Sacrificial Power made the masters of various guilds green with envy, wanting to add the Director as a friend to attempt private negotiations for purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the chat channel of the Kindergarten Guild was flooded with \"???\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xin glanced back at the behemoth that had already emerged from the cave and was charging toward him while roaring, then spoke calmly in the voice channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, a mere Seventh Generation Fate Soul is easy to handle (Red Packet: 120,000 Sacrificial Power)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",6931,"2026-06-19T09:20:35.554Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cdd32795638079d51c4c010a9e1c6733b57b0a6d9eb60163b6c05a7211e1a406","monsters-are-coming-chapter-169","monsters-are-coming-chapter-167",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonsters-are-coming-cover.jpg"]