[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-monsters-are-coming":3,"chapter-the-monsters-are-coming-monsters-are-coming-chapter-192":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},2250041,4069,"Chapter 192: Combo Technique: Fusion Form (Requesting Monthly Tickets)","monsters-are-coming-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>\"Re... repair... complete... error... retry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the lights on the maintenance robot's shell flashed chaotically, they suddenly went out; the body collapsed to the ground, and a pale blue liquid dripped from its treads onto the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Challenger notification also rang out in the minds of the squad players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a burst of cheers, Tu Bai and his teammates plopped down onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a whole day of effort, their Soul Soul levels had reached level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was tortuous, yet filled with fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the game's exploration phase, pain was inevitable, but every successful hunt also brought a full sense of accomplishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their levels rose, new chapters of the Novice Village map unfolded; regions they could previously only observe from afar, they had now begun to explore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dizzy, mental energy is overdrawn, let's rest a bit longer,\" a teammate said at this moment, shaking his head and occasionally slapping his forehead, his expression showing some pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same here, my muscles are sore and swollen; let's rest more, focus on opening the second Star Vein first, and only consider spending on potions after acquiring a new Soul Soul,\" the team leader suggested along similar lines, his chest heaving continuously as he spoke, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, by then the team will share the potion costs for the leader taking damage,\" Tu Bai nodded in understanding, then shifted his gaze to the fallen maintenance robot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Maintenance Robot (Dead)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunt Level: 8\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Introduction: A maintenance and repair robot crafted by the Machine Guard Clan, responsible for patrolling industrial zones or weapon factories constructed by the Machine Guard Clan to inspect all equipment along the way; if equipment issues are found, it reports them and then performs repairs. It is equipped with high-energy welding guns, plasma cutters, and other repair tools within its body. Its shell is made of alloy, capable of withstanding various forms of attack; if initially damaged, it can perform self-repair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maintenance robot's Hunt Level reached 8; it moved via small treads and was equipped with multiple mechanical arms fitted with tools like welders and screwdrivers, possessing both powerful defense and decent offensive capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours ago, when they first engaged the maintenance robot, the team leader lost his first life just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, dying occasionally also had its benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through normal rest, it was difficult to restore the body to a perfect state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resurrection after death, however, restored one to peak condition; comparing the two states, the gap was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the team leader pushed himself up using his knees, sacrificed the remains of the maintenance robot, then sent a screenshot of the sacrifice to the squad chat channel, distributing the obtained Sacrificial Power earnings equally among every member of the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the rest period, Tu Bai's gaze stretched out toward other player squads on the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, a brilliant streak of light would slash across the sky, trailing neon colors as it vanished at the edge of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really envy these veteran players; in comparison, we look like refugees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tu Bai turned to look at his Black Jade clan teammate, whose Iron Face was full of envy, and shook his head with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at how weak we are now; there's still a chance to catch up to these veteran players. Besides, how many game qualifications have been issued so far? Once the next batch of newbies joins, we'll be the veterans too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I have money, I must buy a flying sword vehicle,\" the teammate continued, his expression still envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also want a growth-type pet, but the prerequisite is having Sacrificial Power. I just offered a 300 ratio to buy 500 points of Sacrificial Power, but an veteran player from the Sky Feather clan privately messaged me, calling me an idiot crazy with poverty and accusing me of fraud. The price of Sacrificial Power is too outrageous; it seems I can only earn it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tu Bai's depressed complaint, everyone burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, another streak of light slashed across the sky above them, sparking Tu Bai's curiosity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are these veteran players doing, flying over our heads every now and then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, they're going to explore other spaces within the Underground Cave; they don't care about the mechanical ruins beneath our feet. To them, robots are poor monsters with zero rewards. Only we newbies are fighting over them hotly. Their target is the Blank Domain Nodes; reportedly, the containment rewards are generous, and it can also expand the area of the Novice Village space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the small talk, the squad shifted their topic from veteran players to their tentative future build choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader had taken beatings all day, getting bruised and swollen several times and suffering multiple fractures, yet he firmly chose to follow the Stone Statue Tank build path, hoping to eventually try establishing his own guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tu Bai's tentative plan was to continue playing the Melee Spirit Artifact build; his early-stage Star Vein combination was tentatively set as: Strength Axe, Whirling Wind Whip, and Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the future, there were many playable options to choose from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could consider combining Forbidden Blade and Black Armored Snake for a special-effect build, or they could consider going for a pure violent build with Soul Souls like Extreme Speed or Shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The choices of the other three teammates were also tentatively set to continue along their original paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two were magic damage dealers: one following the Magic Tower build, the other the Mental Shock build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player who started with the Scattered Arrow Soul Soul would future-proof into an Extreme Speed special-effect build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad's preliminary composition was set; as for healer, support, and other builds, they would not be considered for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the healer build; ordinary players simply could not afford it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only powerful teams had the funds to cultivate one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a single Prayer Soul Soul required one hundred thousand Sacrificial Power to purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely thinking about this expenditure felt outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only the initial investment; future investments in minor world layouts would also be high, unless a path for ordinary players to quickly acquire Prayer Power could be researched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing builds in the game was easy, but this was limited to switching between ordinary builds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For builds centered around high-tier Soul Souls like Prayer or Lord, the Sacrificial Power earned by ordinary players would be thrown in without even making a splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tu Bai remained full of confidence in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest feature of the game Monster World was the unknown; opportunities existed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they could find a chance to defy heaven and change their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal of the Kindergarten Guild was a typical representative; he had entered the game only during the previous round of qualification distribution, yet relied on a Divine Grail Soul Soul to ascend into the ranks of top-tier players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forums still retained records of the principal's layout for the Faith Plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, there were members of the veteran player group Liver Emperor Squad; before entering Monster World, they were all game gold farmers. The few games they played before were merely foils, unable to compete with top whales, and mainly served paying players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this game, by entering the Ni Chao Legion through the God of Wealth line and gaining the blessing of the War God Seal, they successfully ascended into the ranks of top-tier players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many other similar cases on the forums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had lost the first-mover advantage, viewing their current selves from a future perspective, they still belonged to the early veteran players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many opportunities were waiting for them to discover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stunning vehicles used by veteran players, along with their powerful displays of strength, were like a mirror, allowing him to see his future self and filling him with anticipation for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the rest and chatter, the team leader continued to post team recruitment requests in the regional chat channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a notification sounded that a player had applied to join the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenger Notification: Player \"Collect Sacrificial Power\" has applied to join the squad. Accept? Yes\u002FNo.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader chose to accept, and a new member name appeared in the squad chat channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello everyone, my initial Soul Soul is Rock Shield, and I follow the Melee Tank build.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discovering that he was a rare Tank build player, Tu Bai and the others all expressed their welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a rare build in the game; a standard squad required at least three, yet the vast majority of squads considered it good fortune to even have one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no mechanism in the game limiting the time to challenge monsters; as long as one could stand firm, even with low damage output, one could hunt high-level monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if one could not stand firm, no matter how high the damage output, it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, compared to the Calamity build under extreme damage output Cultivation Mode, the Calamity Backlash build of the Earth Nian Bully showed a huge gap in intensity between the two war modes in the eyes of players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a sought-after Tank build player joining the squad was a great thing for the team's development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need us to come pick you up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need; there are players all along the way, all fighting over monsters. There's no possibility of me being intercepted and killed by monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll wait for you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Tu Bai spoke, he summoned the map to check the newbie's location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After focusing his gaze, the displayed distance was: 4.87 km.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a long time, the rested group saw a figure holding an earth-yellow shield sprinting toward them at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their vision drew closer, they saw this player had delicate features, with facial features exquisitely proportioned; a pair of slender ears naturally blended into his hair, their slightly upturned curves carrying a touch of liveliness. His skin was fair, glowing with health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was clear, and between his brows and eyes lay an innate elegance; he looked just like an Elf clan member stepped out of a fairy tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, an Upper Realm being has come to the B-version of Monster World too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Celestial Dragon Person has appeared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill that Lunar Eclipse... sorry, force of habit from other games; I want to attack whenever I see a Lunar Eclipse clan member.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the newbie was actually a member of the Lunar Eclipse clan, everyone in the squad was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past games, Lunar Eclipse clan members were always top-tier players, not even residing in the same cities as players of other races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only be encountered on the game's battlefields, and meeting meant killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, they were the ones suppressing and beating others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in game understanding or other aspects, the Lunar Eclipse clan, who created the virtual games, were far stronger than ordinary players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some players even speculated that every Lunar Eclipse clan member was a carefully designed warrior throughout their growth process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the virtual games were training prepared by the Lunar Eclipse clan for war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello everyone, I am 'Collect Sacrificial Power,' but you can also call me A Lan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming to a stop before Tu Bai and the others, A Lan swept his gaze across the group, the corner of his mouth lifting in a natural smile without any constraint, his voice clear and bright, carrying a touch of casualness and sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's truly an Upper Realm being; he would actually seek to team up with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I am also a newbie player. Although there is an A-version of Monster World within the Lunar Eclipse clan, I did not obtain qualification for it; this is my first time entering Monster World,\" A Lan explained with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, why did you choose the name 'Collect Sacrificial Power'?\" Tu Bai couldn't help but ask curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a task assigned to me by my superior, ordering me to lay out arrangements in Monster World in advance; subsequently, a large batch of Lunar Eclipse clan players will station themselves in Monster World... Actually, I don't like this name, but I follow my superior's instructions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Lan honestly spoke his thoughts, and this candor quickly broke down the strangeness between him and the squad members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems everything your First Executive Officer said is true; in the game Monster World, even you Upper Realm beings cannot adjust the data.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, this is the Star Net's decision; the Executive Officer has no authority to interfere,\" A Lan nodded with a smile, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to sell Sacrificial Power to me, I can purchase it at a price higher than the market rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of an Upper Realm being; spending money feels as easy as breathing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, A Lan appeared slightly awkward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop teasing me. The core setting of the game Monster World dictates that we are allies from the same faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True enough. Let's go hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some small talk, A Lan integrated into the squad, and together they advanced toward the Mechanical Ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Novice players were everywhere along the route; even killing monsters required fighting over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In deeper areas, the mechanical monsters were far too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching for quite a while, they finally encountered an operational maintenance robot amidst the ruins. During this battle, Tu Bai and the others discovered that this \"Upper Realm Being\" possessed footwork that could only be described as perfect; within a very short time, he had figured out the attack rhythm of the maintenance robot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended, and everyone collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath to rest, feeling completely exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Lan, equally drenched in sweat, swallowed hard before looking at the group:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends, I have an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What idea?\" Tu Bai lay sprawled on his back, his chest heaving violently, looking up at the sky as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The number of players in the Mechanical Ruins scene is still growing rapidly, making monster-stealing the biggest problem, so we might as well explore deeper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way. The monster intensity in the area ahead ranges from levels 8 to 13. With our squad's strength, we'd easily die instantly, and the one-hour cooldown would be a huge waste of time.\" Tu Bai immediately shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a method to significantly boost our combat power in the early stages, but it requires an initial investment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upper Realm Being, just say your idea directly.\" The teammate lying beside Tu Bai bent over to stand up, turning his gaze toward A Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the squad also turned their attention to A Lan, waiting for him to reveal his idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Lan nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason we struggle to challenge high-intensity monsters is our low Soul Soul levels; everyone still prefers fighting in their base form, which significantly lowers our combat power. So why not choose to fight in Soul Soul form? We could even integrate our combat strength, raising our overall power by an entire tier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand fighting in Soul Soul form, but what does 'integrating combat strength' mean?\" the squad leader asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the game Monster World, gameplay is completely free. There are many reasons for our current weakness; besides low Soul Soul levels, our Star Vein combinations are imperfect. However, imperfections in Star Vein combinations can be resolved through proper pairing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've thought of a good single-target enhancement plan, mainly revolving around the Spirit Vessel Sect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing A Lan's explanation, the squad members understood his idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Integrating individual combat strength meant that all players would fight in their Soul Soul forms and coordinate their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad leader would fight in Gargoyle form, wielding a Strength Axe in his right hand and A Lan's Rock Shield, manifested in his Soul Soul form, in his left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the remaining three players, one would embed the Binding Soul Soul, attaching to the squad leader's chest in Giant Salamander form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two teammates: one would embed the Light Shield Soul Soul, and the other would embed the Eagle-Headed Demon Perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This combination could use the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception to locate targets and provide real-time environmental warnings, while the Rock Shield would absorb damage and the Strength Axe would deal output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When facing powerful attacks, the squad leader could also activate his Petrification form to absorb damage with his own flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to the control and extra defense provided by the Light Shield and Binding, they would fully possess the strength to hunt stronger targets above their level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idea was extremely bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be called a combination technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It possessed three major traits: Defense (Stone Statue, Rock Shield, Light Shield), Output (Strength Axe), and Control (Binding).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was equivalent to a novice player opening five Star Vein slots, with a Body Tempering level equal to level 5 without attribute increases, all fighting in Soul Soul form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idea made Tu Bai unable to resist clapping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree. Let's pool our money to decompose our Soul Souls and re-embed them. We'll first hunt to raise our Soul Soul levels, then consider switching to other sects in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other members of the squad also nodded one after another to express their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the idea settled, everyone hesitated no longer; they immediately pooled their funds to replace the Soul Souls for the remaining three teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the squad leader switched to his Soul Soul form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body rapidly grew taller, reaching over two meters in height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance changed significantly; his rough surface was covered with thick black stone-like skin, his frame becoming burly and solid, with muscle lines faintly visible beneath the stone hide, radiating a sense of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of scarlet eyes were set into his ferocious Iron Face, resembling two burning flames, making him look particularly striking, while sharp fangs protruded from the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His originally slender limbs became thick and powerful after switching to Soul Soul form, with sharp claws extending from his fingertips, each one like polished obsidian gleaming with a cold luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Battle Axe is here.\" After speaking, Tu Bai's body twisted, transforming into a golden battle axe that flew toward the squad leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad leader raised his right hand, gripping the Strength Axe that Tu Bai had transformed into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, A Lan twisted his form, transforming into a thick earth-yellow shield that merged with the squad leader's left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the squad leader's appearance changed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his right hand was the Strength Axe burning with fierce flames; on the surface of his left hand flowed the earth-yellow mist of the Rock Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One member of the squad then transformed into a palm-sized giant salamander, attaching to the glowing chest area of the squad leader in the form of the Binding Soul Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the remaining two teammates, one transformed into an Eagle-Headed Demon and stood atop the squad leader's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other transformed into a floating flocculent object resembling a cloud mass, drifting alongside the squad leader, ready at any moment to release the Light Shield for defensive support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combined form was officially complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does it feel, Squad Leader?\" Tu Bai asked via the voice channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel explosively strong, awoo~\" The squad leader let out a bizarre howl toward the sky, then had his Guidance Clone pull back the viewing distance to take a photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the photo, the squad leader tightly gripped an earth-yellow shield in his left hand while raising high a battle axe burning with golden flames in his right; the flames leaped along the axe blade like fragments of the sun embedded within, their scorching light reflecting off his black stone-like skin, outlining his silhouette even more ferociously and terrifyingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden flaming battle axe suddenly swept forward, leaving a golden trail in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem with this combination was whether the Eagle-Headed Demon standing on his head could maintain his footing during combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Chicken, can you hold on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know. Squad Leader, try running, then perform some high-intensity movements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the squad leader nodded and began jumping, sprinting back and forth rapidly, attempting to swing the axe while moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After testing, he would not fall off during normal combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If engaging in higher-intensity battles, they considered having the teammate in Eagle-Headed Demon form dismount beforehand, hiding in the rear to provide tips on combat details through his perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the preliminary test concluded, the squad members immediately gained confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the squad leader shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Chicken, activate perception and scan the area. I'm going to take on ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scanning the surrounding environment; Host, please wait.\" The fiery red little chicken standing on the squad leader's bare head nodded solemnly. As soon as the words fell, the perception viewpoint rapidly extended in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before delving deeper toward the ruins to challenge stronger mechanical monsters,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they decided to first find a nearby monster to practice on, to see exactly how powerful they were in their combined form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3545,"2026-06-19T09:20:35.554Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7dec2aaf69d0a80061447757a9893043c6bf1f5e3c38c26559d13eee13736f2b","monsters-are-coming-chapter-193","monsters-are-coming-chapter-191",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonsters-are-coming-cover.jpg"]