[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-monsters-are-coming":3,"chapter-the-monsters-are-coming-monsters-are-coming-chapter-203":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},2250052,4069,"Chapter 203: Wandering Souls at the Village Entrance, Lord Cultivation Mode","monsters-are-coming-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>Emperor Tomb Village, Resurrection Point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the white light flashed, Li Zheng and the players of the Liver Emperor Group appeared in the Teleportation Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before returning this time, they had already explained the situation to the Four-Eyed Clan and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would return to the Training Camp when the next recruitment arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this, the Four-Eyed Clan trainees also expressed confusion, asking if there was a probabilistic risk to the Player Clan's resurrection, and what would happen if casualties occurred upon death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to this question, Li Zheng answered that while the probability existed, the chance of resurrection was far higher than the chance of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, this talent organ transplantation brought each of them a sacrificial power profit of 340,000 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would not be an exaggeration to call it a sudden windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this model clearly could not be replicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they returned to the Training Camp next time, even if they wanted to transplant talent organs again, the Rune Physicians would not agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their actions had even cut off the path for players entering the Training Camp later to transplant talent organs and earn sacrificial power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those who were the first to eat crabs could reap benefits from such attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they had not chosen to do so, players entering the Training Camp later would have tried anyway, still cutting off the path for even later arrivals to transplant talent organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the white light before their eyes dissipated, Li Zheng and the other players of the Liver Emperor Group looked around at the surrounding scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discovered that the Novice Village had undergone obvious changes after their departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was the Qi content in the air; with every breath, they could feel abundant energy particles entering their bodies, circulating within, and nourishing their physiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The village has changed so much.\" Looking around, Li Zheng noticed many new buildings had appeared nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location of the Teleportation Point had also been integrated with the Resurrection Point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you remember when we first entered the Monster World? The village only had dilapidated houses, without a single decent building... In just over half a year, the changes in the village have been enormous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the past, the members of the Liver Emperor Group felt emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the first batch of players in the B-version Monster World, they could be said to have witnessed with their own eyes the development of the Player Legion from nothing to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had also enjoyed various benefits brought about by the growth of the Player Legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first entered the game, where were the various troubles encountered by the new players of today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, worrying about which Soul to choose at the start to hunt and level up faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, this was a trouble caused by an overly wealthy start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first entered the Monster World, the only Souls available to choose from were the initial Three Illusion Gods; there was nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the team Cultivation Mode had not even gone online; monster hunting rewards were assigned based on who landed the killing blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Communication relied entirely on shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for guides, there was not even a shadow of the Forum yet, let alone guide-focused players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process was exploration through pioneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the map was shrouded in vast mist; the areas near the exit of Emperor Tomb Village were all map fogs they had explored and dispelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the scenario when he first entered the game half a year ago, Li Zheng had never expected he would reach where he was today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts upon arrival were very pure; he only wanted to move bricks and earn money in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So upon entering the game, he named himself: Game Brick Mover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that by relying on their first-mover advantage, they had already stood at the pinnacle of the Player Legion, becoming top-tier players envied by many on the Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were even among the very few players on the Rising Black Tide Legion growth line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no exaggeration to say that the fifty players who entered the Rising Black Tide Legion later were all hard-delivered there by him and his brothers going hungry and staying up late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, to the Cultivation Tower to equip Cultivation Combat Techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Zheng's voice fell, he summoned his flying sword vehicle and set off toward the Cultivation Tower marked on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other players of the Liver Emperor Group also summoned their vehicles one after another to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at Emperor Tomb Village from high above, one could discover that the vehicles used by current players could be described as a chaotic dance of demons and ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were players riding flying brooms while wearing magical robes, players gliding on the ground with skateboard shoes, and players riding oversized rabbits, moving by bouncing with their vehicles... every player had their own unique style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This benefited from the free customization of the Armed Vehicle System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players fully possessed the ability to assemble novel and unique vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they lacked the ability themselves, they could find professional players on the Forum to customize exclusive vehicle designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying at low altitude, along the way one could also see numerous figures of alien race players never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall Mad Beast Clan warriors carrying giant axes strode with heavy steps through the crowd of players, their pale green skin glowing faintly under the illumination of the golden wheel in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graceful in form, with long silver hair, Spirit Hunter Clan players were gathered in front of the village Pet Shop, seemingly having a conflict over some issue, arguing until their faces were red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slim and short Strike-Breaker Clan players gathered on the grass in front of Emperor Tomb Village's Library, enjoying Spirit Food set meals purchased from the Trading Row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the tavern at the end of the street ahead, three Sky-Feather Clan players had their arms around each other's shoulders, drunk with flushed faces, smiles overflowing on their visages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the bustling streets, a group of Giant Python Clan players, bare-chested, were discussing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying over them on his sword, Li Zheng heard the three words \"Arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, the Giant Python Clan players were discussing guides related to the Arena, which fit very well with the Giant Python Clan's character of craving combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide variety of vehicles, alien race players of different skin colors and forms... the scenery of Emperor Tomb Village made Li Zheng feel as if he were in a bustling city of another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was like the center of the otherworld, where players of all races gathered, lively as if it were a carnival that would never end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving before the Cultivation Tower, Li Zheng's thought turned in an instant; the flying sword beneath his feet automatically decomposed into countless pixel blocks that converged onto his body surface, generating a suit with the character \"Liver\" printed on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure fell from the air; he bent his knees upon landing to dissipate force and stood firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for the brothers behind him, he walked straight to the Teleportation Zone, spent 1 point of sacrificial power, and entered the Cultivation Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming, he had browsed Forum guides for a long time and had already decided what type of Cultivation Combat Technique to equip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Combat Techniques were divided into four tiers; he chose the second tier, the Spirit-grade Combat Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for higher-level techniques, although body-tempering experience rose quickly during continuous AFK grinding, the expenses were also large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to suggestions made by guide-focused players on the Forum, it was best to choose a Cultivation Combat Technique whose returns could cover twenty-four hours of non-stop activation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one he selected was the Spirit-grade Combat Technique: Earth Vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priced at 35,000 points of sacrificial power, its effect was a comprehensive additional boost to physical qualities (blood and Qi strength, bone strength, organ operation efficiency).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many guide-focused players on the Forum had given this Cultivation Combat Technique positive reviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of gaining body-tempering experience could already improve all attribute bonuses, and during the Earth Vein cultivation process, one could also gain additional attribute bonuses, making it very suitable for players like him who followed the melee flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dragged the earth-yellow phantom of the combat technique into the Method Embedding Slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness touched \"Confirm,\" 35,000 points of sacrificial power were automatically deducted, and a large amount of information floated up in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This information was as if memories had been implanted deep into his brain, completely saving the learning process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The method of cultivation was also very simple; one only needed to open the \"Method Cultivation\" panel, which had a switch that could be slid by consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sliding to the left turned off automatic cultivation, while sliding to the right turned on automatic cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by truly contacting Cultivation Combat Techniques could one understand how heaven-defying the \"AFK Cultivation\" ability mastered by players was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Poison Thorn Training Camp had one hour of Cultivation Combat Technique classes every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, trainees would use the Cultivation Combat Techniques taught by their clans to cultivate via Qi breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This process required full concentration, using consciousness to guide Qi to circulate along the pathways of the meridians within the body, while the body also had to perform various movements matching the Cultivation Combat Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight carelessness could lead to smooth circulation of Qi being blocked, or even deviations occurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there would be no aftereffects, it would still produce considerable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In comparison, the automatic cultivation Cultivation Mode was simply like using a cheat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required no focus, no patience, no movements... the entire process only required sliding the switch to choose to start cultivation or end cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more outrageous were the cultivation efficiency and persistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During normal cultivation, one inevitably encountered laziness, distraction, irritability, and other emotional influences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the automatic cultivation Cultivation Mode had no such troubles; as long as one had sacrificial power, one could steadily gain body-tempering experience twenty-four hours a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by leaving the village and seeing the outside world would one know how outrageous many functions, which Forum players complained were too expensive within the village, truly were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking any one of them out could establish a cheat-level faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Cultivation Combat Technique was embedded, Li Zheng left the Cultivation Tower space and returned to the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the space of a breath, white air currents carrying specks of earth-yellow energy surged into his body; under the observation of his perception, they converged at his spleen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the brothers also finished equipping their Cultivation Combat Techniques and walked out of the Cultivation Tower space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, where to next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eat Dirt asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their departure, Emperor Tomb Village had added two functional buildings: the Pet Shop and the Cultivation Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the Pet Shop held no significance for players like them who followed the Rising Black Tide Legion growth route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pets could not be summoned inside the Training Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only compatible pet was Fat Peach, who could be used for retirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they underwent high-intensity training every day; where would they find the mind to care for a pet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many times, upon returning to the dormitory, they would fall fast asleep; if a pet followed them, it would likely starve to death in the Pet Space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the meager returns produced by feeding spiritual plants to Fat Peach, it was far more meaningful to have a nourishing nutritious meal within the Rising Black Tide Legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, before returning to the village, they had decided that none of them would raise growth-type pets, spending more sacrificial power on increasing their Star Vein levels instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, facing Eat Dirt's inquiry, Li Zheng thought briefly before speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we go to the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range to hunt and raise our Soul levels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking thus, Li Zheng summoned his Friends List, preparing to ask the presidents of several major guilds whether they were organizing any collective hunting activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He contacted the president of the Shentanggong Society first: Shen Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The connection waited several seconds before answering; in the light curtain display, Shen Wang kept his eyes tightly shut, activating the Eagle-Headed Demon and other Minghun characteristics to command the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Brother Ban Ban Zhuan need something?\" Shen Wang asked with his eyes still closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just got back to the village, preparing to hunt and raise my Minghun level; wanted to ask if your team still needs people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the inquiry, Shen Wang opened his eyelids, countless colors churning within his pupils:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are desperately short-handed; the war intensity in the Dizhongcun Society mountains is too high right now, but I fear you cannot make it over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must have seen it on the forum; the Dizhongcun Society mountain region is currently in the Crescent Moon phase, where monster strength is extremely off the charts; your ten-person squad would likely be killed by derived evil spirits before reaching our current position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strength is that high!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, why not wait for the next round; by then, you can act together with our joint warband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would flying over work?\" Li Zheng asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very difficult; the Crescent Moon scene contains numerous flying-type derived evil spirits, all with very high hunting levels; if your aerial combat capability is lacking, you definitely won't make it through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood; we'll head out of the village first to test the strength of the derived evil spirits; contact me when you organize the next round of hunting activities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the call, Li Zheng queried the presidents of several other top-tier societies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their answers were all similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They indicated that for his ten-person squad to reach their location was extremely difficult, nearly impossible, suggesting they wait for the next gathering to leave the village together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the connection once more, Li Zheng decided to first go out with his brothers to test the strength of the derived evil spirits in the Crescent Moon phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go; we'll leave the village to hunt first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the mist before their eyes dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng and the brothers of the Gandi Society appeared at the exit of Dizhongcun Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where the dream began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still clearly remembered the funny scene from his first time leaving the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he had laughed, claiming the giant beast falling from the clouds in the distance was just an opening CG sequence, only to have his nose bleed from the roar, making a fool of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the sky, a bright, bizarrely colored Crescent Moon hung high in the firmament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the village entrance in his memory, the scene under the Crescent Moon state had undergone earth-shattering changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many black Black Tide corrupted buildings never seen before had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath their feet was cracked and barren; flaky ash drifted in the air; a biting cold wind swept across the earth, feeling like invisible ghost hands scraping against the skin as it blew over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing into the distance, many previously unseen black Black Tide derived evil spirits roamed across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, countless black shadows darted through the low-hanging dark cloud layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not try the Battle Formation Cultivation Mode?\" Sha Xin suggested eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure; we studied the Battle Formation Cultivation Mode in the training camp for a while but never used it in actual combat; it's a good time to test it,\" Family Shared Godfather nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't try it; there will be plenty of opportunities to use the Battle Formation later; our proficiency is too poor, and this is the Crescent Moon phase; returning to upgrade our Minghun levels is the key,\" Chi Tu immediately shook his head, vetoing the suggestions of Sha Xin and Family Shared Godfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi Tu is right; the most important thing for us upon return is leveling up; there will be ample chances to improve our Battle Formation proficiency,\" Li Zheng also expressed his thoughts at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, we'll follow your lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With leveling up established as the primary goal, they rushed toward the nearest derived evil spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng had no confidence in his heart regarding whether the combined combat power of their ten-person squad could defeat a single derived evil spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their squad's Body Tempering levels were unparalleled among all players, yet they held no advantage whatsoever in Minghun levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking the leaderboard revealed that the player with the highest single Minghun level had already reached level 63.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the highest single Minghun level within their squad was only 49.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only rely on the advantage of their Body Tempering levels to compensate for the attribute gap in Minghun levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in terms of comprehensive combat power comparison, they were even stronger than that batch of top-tier players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their attribute advantages over other players were utterly meaningless in the Dizhongcun Society mountain region during the Crescent Moon phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the guide's introduction, during the Crescent Moon phase, the average combat power level of derived evil spirits in the Dizhongcun Society mountain scene was 78.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many top-tier player squads had already abandoned activities in the Dizhongcun Society mountain region; only large, top-tier societies possessed the capability to hunt in this land using team modes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their ten-person squad might not even be a match for the lowest-level derived evil spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they still intended to find a derived evil spirit to practice on; without personal experience, understanding of strength would forever remain merely a concept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had experienced the Soul Roaming Cultivation Mode back in the day as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The days of five black-armored snakes wrapping around a single cursed soldier at the start felt like they happened yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they arrived at the region where the derived evil spirit was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of the derived evil spirit ahead resembled a scarecrow stuck in the earth, wearing tattered and worn-out clothes, wrapped in an aura of decay and rot, with strips of cloth on its body dancing wildly like ghosts in the cold wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head lacked flesh and blood, leaving only a skeleton, upon which were two eyes inlaid with red stones, topped with a hat woven from straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was haphazardly bound from withered and fragile straw; much of the straw had already broken, scattered and piled around its feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a gust of cold wind blew past, the scarecrow emitted a \"creak, creak\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Analysis function swept over it, presenting detailed information in the minds of the Gandi Society players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dark Scarecrow (Derived Evil Spirit)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Level: 85\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Introduction: A derived evil spirit unique to the Crescent Moon phase, possessing powerful dark erosion capabilities; it can release dark mist to absorb vitality from nearby areas; if any living creature inhales the mist, its consciousness will be gradually eroded by dark energy, eventually becoming a puppet controlled by the Dark Scarecrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, what's the plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the Dark Scarecrow's hunting level, Chi Tu immediately felt the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Dizhongcun Society mountain region had become so desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dizhongcun Society mountains under the Crescent Moon Cultivation Mode were set to \"Hard Cultivation Mode\"; normal player squads here would only suffer abuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only large societies qualified to roam freely here; after all, even evil spirits with hunting levels in the 80s could not withstand a single round of focused fire bombardment from thousands, or even tens of thousands, of players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he lacked confidence in his heart, their combat power could no longer be calculated solely by Minghun levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attribute bonuses brought by Body Tempering levels allowed them to fight above their weight class entirely, but whether they could defeat the Dark Scarecrow remained unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Zheng suddenly clenched his fist; crimson qi surged up from beneath his feet, rippling outward in layer upon layer of energy waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his body was enveloped by the crimson qi, he made the first move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right fist, wrapped in crimson qi, gathered power as he ran, smashing toward the Dark Scarecrow's head like a fierce tiger pouncing on prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a blood-colored arrow streaked past him at an even faster speed, striking the Dark Scarecrow's head with pinpoint accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Scarecrow's head tilted backward 45 degrees before snapping back into place; its two ruby-like eyes burst with bloody light, staring straight at the approaching Li Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng felt as if his body had sunk into a quagmire; the fist he had thrown met with extraordinary resistance as it pushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The release of mental power intensified continuously; just as Li Zheng's fist was about to strike the scarecrow, an invisible force instantly repelled him, sending him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his figure flew backward, Family Shared Godfather activated the Minghun characteristic \"Blood Chain Pull\"; a blood-colored chain suddenly shot out, wrapping around his waist; a sudden sensation of plummeting weight struck, yanking him back to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, let me handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the team's sole damage-soaking tank, Family Shared Godfather grinned, then charged straight at the Dark Scarecrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left hand condensed a rock shield as he ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a mental shockwave attacked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family Shared Godfather decisively activated the Minghun characteristic \"Unyielding,\" dispersing the invisible force shrouding his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then slammed a \"Heavy Hammer\" fiercely into the Dark Scarecrow's chest; however, this strike inflicted no damage and caused no stun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that in terms of effect judgment, the stun effect delivered by the Heavy Hammer could not penetrate the Dark Scarecrow's mental strength defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick, ink-black dark mist gushed forth from the fingertips of the scarecrow's withered hands, surging like a tidal wave toward the Gandi Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this was area-of-effect damage, Family Shared Godfather decisively activated the Life Sharing characteristic, linking himself to Li Zheng, who was closest to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, ink-flame fireballs, dense as raindrops, flew in from the distance, continuously knocking the Dark Scarecrow backward, while ink-colored flames ignited and raged across its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this initial exchange, Li Zheng and the other Gandi Society players immediately felt the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Dark Scarecrow was a rare mental-type evil spirit; aside from Family Shared Godfather who could withstand the invisible mental shockwaves, it was difficult even for Li Zheng to get close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although ranged attacks from players like Sha Xin and Chi Tu in the rear could inflict damage, the damage was truly limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Scarecrow could use mental power to generate a dark shield, easily blocking both ranged physical and magical offensive output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the prolonged struggle, Li Zheng drank potions several times to restore his health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, their coordination was extremely seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Family Shared Godfather did not fall, they had the capability to wear this Dark Scarecrow down to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as victory seemed within reach, the Death Scarecrow suddenly split its mouth, emitting a piercing shriek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound waves swept over; even Chi Tu and others in the distance were affected, all falling into a brief state of daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good; other derived evil spirits are approaching nearby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Tu, who had kept the Eagle-Headed Demon perception state active the entire time, decisively spoke up to warn them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run, or keep fighting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\" Li Zheng chose to continue the battle without a moment's hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the mental shield on the Dark Scarecrow was riddled with holes, and its body woven from withered straw was utterly battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory was in sight; he had no intention of fleeing in disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson Gang Qi swirling around his body, Li Zheng abruptly activated the Brute Force trait, slamming his right fist hard against the dark shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his figure was sent flying back by the mental shockwave, the dark shield enveloping the Scarecrow's surface shattered as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While flying backward, Li Zheng decisively raised his hand, condensing his vital energy into a blood-red chain in his palm, then twisted his body mid-air to use the momentum and fling it at the Dark Scarecrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-red chain moved through the air like a spirit snake, instantly coiling around the Scarecrow's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng exerted force violently, yanking himself toward the Scarecrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scarecrow was also lifted into the air by the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meteor Fist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cranking the Extreme Speed trait to its maximum, his right fist wrapped in Crimson Gang Qi trembled as if cramping, transforming into countless fist shadows that struck out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a teammate tossed over the Blood Ignition trait, causing his muscles to instantly bulge as if inflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furious assault fell like raindrops, scattering the Scarecrow's body in mid-air, while the Challenger prompt rang in the minds of the Liver King Team players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a flash of Bai Guang enveloped Li Zheng, his primary Minghun, \"Crimson Gang Qi,\" leveled up to 50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his feet touched the ground, he heard Chi Tu's shocked cry echo in the chat channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, something big is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whipping his head around, he saw three Headless Knights wielding scythes charging from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rode massive Blazing Bone Horses, their hooves striking the ground with heavy, powerful thuds, as if intending to crush the earth itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each Headless Knight was surrounded by dark mist as tangible as substance, as if countless wronged souls were adhered to their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge scythes in their hands glowed with a cold, dark light; held high at this moment, faint dark-red blood patterns shimmered on their blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Headless Knights rapidly closed in, the surrounding temperature plummeted, the cold piercing like needles straight into the marrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness spread like a giant curtain, swiftly enveloping everything with the Headless Knights as its source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His analysis ability swept over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Nightmare Knight (Derived Evil Spirit)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Level: 87\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Description: A Derived Evil Spirit shrouded in an aura of death, commonly appearing during the Crescent Moon or Full Moon scenarios (in the Full Moon scenario, its form is: Knight of the End). It possesses powerful physical attack capabilities and defense, while the aura of death it emits continuously applies a Weakened status to nearby targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discovering that three Derived Evil Spirits of Hunting Level 87 were attacking, Li Zheng and the others decisively turned and sprinted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle offered no suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting meant death; only fleeing offered a sliver of hope for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, wait for us! Protect the mage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect my foot! Just run in the opposite direction to buy me some escape time. I can definitely make it; with your short legs, you might as well die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chi Tu's cries, Li Zheng decisively increased his running speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, absolute speed didn't matter; as long as he ran faster than his teammates, he had a chance to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When teammates needed to be abandoned, they had to be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a one-hour resurrection cooldown was nothing, being alive was clearly more meaningful than being dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family Shared Godfather kept pace closely behind him at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Family, why are you following me? As the team's damage-soaking tank, you should be protecting the teammates behind us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the question, Family Shared Godfather declared righteously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, you are my teammate; by sticking close to you, I am protecting your safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng was about to respond when he heard Chi Tu's scream of agony coming from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, he saw Chi Tu tossed into the air by a Nightmare Knight's scythe, raising his middle finger at them from afar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good brothers, forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Chi Tu, Sha Xin, with a calm expression, took a piece of grilled fish meat from his spatial storage bag, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed, having already given up on escaping and waiting for death to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard Head and the rest of the teammates also adopted stances facing death head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Zheng decisively accelerated his running speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extreme Speed, activate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Extreme Speed Cultivation Mode, Li Zheng's running velocity suddenly surged, gradually creating distance between himself and Family Shared Godfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood Chain Pull, Brother Li, help me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Li Zheng thought he was about to escape, a blood-red chain suddenly coiled around his waist, and a tremendous force struck from behind, yanking him flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, Family Shared Godfather's smiling Iron Face loomed larger before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his feet hit the ground, Family Shared Godfather raised his Rock Shield and smashed it violently down onto his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, sorry about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavy Hammer trait activated, instantly plunging Li Zheng into a dazed state of blurred consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had embedded the Unyielding Minghun, which instantly dispersed this negative status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing back at the Nightmare Knights rapidly charging toward him, he decisively reactivated the Extreme Speed trait and sprinted toward the entrance of Dizhongcun:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Family, you're pulling dirty tricks, aren't you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all for the sake of survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spitting in contempt, Li Zheng's battle armor dissolved into countless pixel points mid-run, condensing beside him into a flying sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body leaped up violently, accelerating his flight via sword riding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few breaths, he flew ahead of Family Shared Godfather once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent being dragged back again, he decisively increased the distance between himself and Family Shared Godfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See ya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down, he saw Family Shared Godfather had been caught up by the Nightmare Knights and was about to enter the Little Black Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance to Dizhongcun lay just ahead, and Li Zheng's eyes held a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Family Shared Godfather's laughter rang in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, thanks a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words fell, he suddenly felt a severe sensation of weightlessness strike him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his vision cleared, he found a scythe glowing with eerie light chopping straight toward his Iron Face, the rotting scent emanating from the Nightmare Knight filling his nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe struck his protective Crimson Gang Qi; half of Li Zheng's body was smashed into the earth, feeling his vital energy churn violently within as blood flowed from his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into the distance, Family Shared Godfather was stepping on his flying sword, crashing straight into the barrier of Dizhongcun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the team's damage-soaking tank, who taught you to use Star Shift like this? Shameless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dou Zhuan Xing Yi, swapping positions; thank you, Brother Li Zheng, for sponsoring my escape mileage; let's meet again in an hour!\" Family Shared Godfather turned around at this moment, bowing with clasped fists in a solemn manner:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until we meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Family Shared Godfather's figure passed through the Dizhongcun barrier and vanished, while the flying sword beneath his feet automatically decomposed into pixels and floated back toward Li Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng stared in dumbfounded shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that in the end, Family Shared Godfather would be the one to escape, while he himself became the stepping stone for the other's survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shameless, utterly shameless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, Li Zheng condensed his Crimson Gang Qi and punched at the Nightmare Knight, only to be smashed into the ground by a scythe slash immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family Shared Godfather was pinned to the ground by Li Zheng and the others holding him in a chokehold, fingers flicking his forehead one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spit it out, kid: do you love your brothers or your own life more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who was it that said, 'As long as I'm alive, I'll never let my brothers get hurt'? I told you to run so fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell taught you to use the Star Shift trait like that? Other damage-soaking tanks use Star Shift to protect teammates; you use it to screw over your teammates, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the beating from his brothers, Family Shared Godfather decisively apologized and submitted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, I was wrong; I'll never dare do it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong about what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong for running faster than you guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not about running fast; as the team's damage-soaking tank, you shouldn't have run at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood; next time I absolutely won't run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of horseplay, the Liver King Team players pressing down on Family Shared Godfather all stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family Shared Godfather swept his gaze, full of resentment, over the smiles overflowing on his brothers' faces, secretly vowing in his heart: Next time you run, I'm running too; whoever doesn't run is an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As damage-soaking tanks, they still needed to step up when it was time to soak damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the interlude, Li Zheng planned to take his brothers to the Colorful Mist Coast for a spiritual food meal while waiting for the God King to launch the next round of joint warbands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the beach of the Colorful Mist Coast via the Teleportation Plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range, the environment here was comfortable and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salty sea breeze, carrying the unique freshness and moisture of the ocean, brushed against their cheeks; with every breath, they could feel the air brimming with vitality, like drinking a mouthful of refreshing sweet spring water that penetrated the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky, free of the Evil Moon, was as blue as a gemstone, so pure it lacked a single impurity; clouds white as snow drifted lazily with the breeze, fluffy and light like cotton candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures of players from different races were scattered all over the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing into the distance, the horizon shimmered under the sunlight; the seawater was so clear one could see to the bottom, distinctly revealing colorful shells in the shallows, seaweed swaying with the waves, and aquatic creatures darting among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves gently lapped against the offshore reefs, emitting a pleasant \"crash-crash\" sound as they splashed up white foam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the shore, several sailboats crafted by fishing enthusiasts bobbed on the surface, their white sails standing out strikingly against the blue sky and emerald sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, laughter from the fishing enthusiast players on the sailboats could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This comfortable environment was always the primary reason the Colorful Mist Coast region ranked first on the regional approval list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding an open spot, the few of them began sunbathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zheng looked up at a Grouper Race player setting up a stall nearby, ordered several portions of famous spiritual food snacks from the forum, and then summoned the forum interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The days in the Training Camp were spent growing up under high-pressure conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current comfort was truly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the live streaming section, Li Zheng typed \"God King\" into the search bar and mentally tapped confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two viewing modes for live streams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was Interface Viewing, where the interface could be freely dragged around within the field of vision, enlarged, or shrunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This viewing Cultivation Mode did not affect movement, making it suitable for leisure and entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could even watch several live streams simultaneously, as long as they fit within the field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was Immersive Viewing, which switched to the streamer's perspective or the Guide's perspective, covering the entire field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Immersive Viewing Cultivation Mode, no other activities could be performed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But recently, there had been an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the live stream a player was watching featured someone inside the \"Death Space Dungeon,\" it could only be viewed through Immersive Cultivation Mode and could not be presented in Interface Cultivation Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that choosing Interface Cultivation Mode was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, under Interface Viewing Cultivation Mode, the footage from inside the Death Space Dungeon would accelerate in an abstract manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this, some players on the forum had conducted analyses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed that the frequency of brain activity for players inside the Death Space Dungeon accelerated, causing massive amounts of information to be processed quickly, which resulted in the abstract acceleration of the visuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point had also been confirmed by the Guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, time inside the Death Space was no different from the outside world; the flow rate was identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the speed within the Illusionary Realm was accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a player died in the Illusionary Realm, it was not truly being attacked by monsters within the illusion; rather, the Lord of Bliss used the Power of Bliss to inflict wounds upon the player's body and provided real-time feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the God King's live stream in the list, Li Zheng clicked to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What appeared before his eyes was a scene characteristic of the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range region: a depressing environment with the Evil Moon hanging high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the footage, the God King was commanding the Joint Warband as they clashed with the Black Black Tide Legion led by the Earth Chant Bully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Li Zheng was the ability the God King was using.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A earthy yellow mark floated on the God King's forehead; instantly, the earth at the limit of his vision trembled violently, as if awakened by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undulating like waves, huge rocks abruptly rose from underground, pressing and splicing together, constructing a towering Shield of the Earth within the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The localized offensive controlled by the Earth Chant Bully was immediately resisted by this Shield of the Earth, and the attack collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, with an ability like that, mining operations would probably take off,\" thought Li Zheng, stunned by the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his impression, the God King had always been a command-type player with low personal combat power, but now he possessed the ability to easily alter the landscape of the earth at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded him of a hotly debated event on the forum from two months ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God King had led his team to successfully contain the Sixth-Generation Primordial Monster: the Overlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the God King had activated Overlord Cultivation Mode, releasing special abilities by consuming Overlord Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of the Sixth-Generation Primordial made him genuinely envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As first-batch players, what they currently had embedded were only First to Fourth-Generation Primordials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a green mark floated on the God King's forehead in the live feed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He switched from Earth Overlord Cultivation Mode to Forest Overlord Cultivation Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dots of emerald green spread outward from the point where the God King focused his vision; on the originally barren Black Black Tide land, countless tender green sprouts instantly sprouted, growing at an astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a moment, a dense small forest had grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick tree trunks intertwined, forming a natural barrier; branches covered in sharp thorns began lashing out at the approaching Calamity-type units, covering the retreat of damage-soaking flow players in the local battlefield area so they could recover their status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the mark on the God King's forehead switched to ice blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy snow began to fall in the local battlefield area, instantly enveloping it in extreme cold...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to First to Fourth-Generation Soul Souls, the characteristics of the Overlord Soul Soul gave Li Zheng a sense of witnessing a deity commanding nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Soul Soul also had drawbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered there had been discussions on the forum at the time; test players stated that activating Overlord Cultivation Mode required consuming Overlord Power, and releasing abilities also consumed Overlord Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The larger the coverage area and the greater the alteration to the local region, the more Overlord Power was consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, possessing infinite Overlord Power would allow one to treat the battlefield as a canvas, rewriting the environment at will according to one's own will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was limited to theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord Power could only be continuously produced by occupying territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early-adopter players held a huge advantage; players who joined later could only establish Overlord Nodes in areas dense with monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although underhanded tricks could be used, such as attracting monsters to destroy Overlord Nodes established by other Overlord-flow players, the consequences of doing so would be miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when facing the leader of a top-tier society like the God King, if ordinary players dared to use dirty tricks to seize territory nodes, they probably wouldn't even be able to leave the village entrance in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war continued; watching the clash between the Joint Warband and the Black Black Tide in the footage made Li Zheng's heart surge with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the growth model he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both he and his brothers in the Liver Emperor Group had the \"War God Seal\" blessing; the War Cultivation Mode could allow their combat power to achieve a leapfrog increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few wars, they could create a significant gap in combat power improvement compared to ordinary players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they hadn't embedded Soul Souls above the Fourth Generation on their Star Veins, the Guide had previously stated that the War God Seal rules on their bodies were top-tier rule-derived forces even more precious than Sixth-Generation Primordials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war continued; during his observation, Li Zheng discovered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Earth Chant Bully, who had received an epic-level buff in this version, even with the blessing of the Overlord Soul Soul, the Joint Warband led by the God King was still fighting with great difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in terms of personal command ability, they were completely suppressed by the Earth Chant Bully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, the Black Tide of war turned into a one-sided rout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they finished their spiritual food, the Joint Warband had already been scattered by the Black Black Tide evil spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to organize effective joint forces again, they were forced to enter Free War Cultivation Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the God King also died under the fierce assault of the Black Black Tide, and the live stream screen was shrouded in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the God King sent a message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God King: Brick-Moving Brother, gather at Emperor Tomb Village in 50 minutes; I'll take you to fight the Bully again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Game Brick Mover: Received, we'll come early to gather!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the dialogue box, Li Zheng stood up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, back to the village to fight the Bully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",7029,"2026-06-19T09:20:37.851Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","defd21881b84a4a6eef3814ccdf755d54b354682d12679dab76db4a6965b6cc3","monsters-are-coming-chapter-204","monsters-are-coming-chapter-202",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonsters-are-coming-cover.jpg"]