[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-monsters-are-coming":3,"chapter-the-monsters-are-coming-the-monsters-are-coming-chapter-352":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Monsters Are Coming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2221856,4069,"Chapter 352: A Crisis Across Eras for Earth","the-monsters-are-coming-chapter-352",352,"\u003Cp>Chat Group: A Loving Family (Online: 33).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate: Family, the situation is critical. At this moment, I need the strength of every family bloodline to support me. Cast aside your hesitation, offer up your faith, and climb the peak of the arena with me. The merit of this battle will surely forge the eternal glory of our clan and be recorded in the annals of player history... Follow me, fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outsider: Fate Master, you’ve said so much, it’s just asking for money, isn't it? (Eating dirt, slamming table.jpg).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outlander: So how much this time? Just give us the number. Here is a screenshot of my balance. You decide how much to take; there isn't a single cent more, and I can't conjure any up. (Balance screenshot) (Explorer hands clasped in prayer.jpg).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gahawa Miracle: Fate Master, if I weren't afraid of you pulling the plug on the internet, I’d have thought about defecting from the clan. You ask for a sum every few days; no matter how much we earn, we can't keep up with your harvesting. You said the early investment would lead to riches, but I haven't seen a dime, yet sacrifice power keeps flowing to you in droves. I can't take it anymore, I want to get stronger! (Explorer crying hysterically.jpg).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dog of Brother Dizhao: So this is the foundation of the clan. More accurately, we are part of the foundation in the Fate Master's eyes. Essentially, it’s no different from some races capturing outsiders as beasts of burden to dig for ore underground. We can only be harvested. Forgive me for being too blunt, but Fate Master, please show some restraint. You do the posturing, we do the paying—how are we supposed to live? Why don't we change the group name to \"Dragon Sparrow Fate Master’s Beast of Burden Exchange Group\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After blocking the display of the group chat in the live stream, Throat of Fate sent a message to the clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the replies were filled with complaints from the clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite the grumbling and the fuss, the clan members did not hesitate in the slightest to transfer their funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, hot challenger notifications rang out in Throat of Fate's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they converged into a considerable sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan members complained loudly, but their hearts were as clear as a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew that Throat of Fate was at the final critical point of his 15-win streak in the Death Arena, and this was the moment he needed resource support the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every bit of sacrifice power could potentially be converted into combat strength at the final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond loyalty to the Fate Master, doing this was also for the future of the entire clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could all understand Throat of Fate's layout; he was clearly trying to emulate the Gold Coin Chamber of Commerce to gain influence on the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core purpose of challenging the Ancient God Arena was precisely this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This intangible boost in reputation and popularity, and the development opportunities and cooperation space it would bring in the future, were far beyond what the current investment of sacrifice power could measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, every \"investment\" they paid was paving the way for a broader future for the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, they would also be able to get a share of the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, once the complaining was over, not a single cent of the sacrifice power was withheld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, in the Death Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate looked at the rapidly accumulating sacrifice power and the insincere complaints from his clan members, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he still had a reserve of sacrifice power, that was earmarked capital for the construction of the Destiny Casino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had already diverted some funds to challenge the Ancient God Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the remainder, he would rather fail the challenge than easily touch it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concerned the important industrial layout of the entire clan's future and could not be compromised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he had no choice but to seek help from his clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The performance of his clan members once again proved the importance of having a reliable clan as a backing, which made him very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he immediately summoned the trading house interface and began bulk-purchasing Evolution Pills that could directly increase the level of his Fate Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacrifice power was consumed like flowing water, then converted into the most direct power injected into his Star Veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a surging energy welled up and condensed within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His main Fate Soul, the Eagle-Headed Demon, successfully leveled up, and his perception and control over elements rose accordingly, his mental power becoming more condensed and surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity... the number of clan members with player qualifications is still too small, and the speed of earning sacrifice power is ultimately limited,\" Throat of Fate sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the limit of what could be improved in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he modified his Star Vein configuration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous configuration was focused on efficient harvesting, but the difficulty of the next arena challenge was too high; he needed to embed powerful Fate Souls suitable for one-on-one combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the modifications, he took a deep breath, suppressed all distracting thoughts, and only absolute focus remained in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the empty ceiling of the room, he said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mannu, I want to start the 15-win challenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\" The cold voice rang in his mind right on cue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, a rapidly sketching spatial teleportation spirit rune appeared beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong sense of weightlessness followed, and the space shifted rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Throat of Fate stood steady again, he found himself in a complex environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sky, no earth, and not even a clear sense of direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around him were boundless, slowly flowing dark currents of the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless shattered mirror surfaces floated around like islands, varying in size, reflecting bizarre, twisting, and shifting scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence was the main theme here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information in his mind indicated that this was the final ultimate challenge of the Death Arena: the Void Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The characteristic of this scene was that the spatial structure was extremely unstable, and the mirror surfaces would distort perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Throat of Fate's view, this scene posed no threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Eagle-Headed Demon's rule perception could not be affected by scenes created by the Ancient God race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at this moment, and on a mirror surface a hundred meters ahead, an energized phantom appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a slender, long-limbed figure, entirely translucent and deep blue; after a sensory scan, he discovered the body was woven from pure shadow energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no clear facial features on its face, and in its hands, it held a uniquely shaped weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon was also composed of highly condensed energy, its form constantly fluctuating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times it condensed into a short sword, at others it leaped like twisting lightning, with black sharpness dissipating from the changing edges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate activated his analysis scan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, relevant information about the target appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Nightmare Thorn (Void Light Race)]:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Level: 152\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Introduction: A Void Light Race harvester. This race masters the rules of light and shadow duality, walking in the gaps between light and shadow, skilled at distorting the environment to hide its form and assassinating targets. \"Nightmare Thorn\" is a standout among them. The \"Void Light Twin Blades\" in its hands can easily tear through spatial stability, ignoring conventional flesh-and-blood defenses. Its hunting record includes many powerful creatures far stronger than itself. It views hunting as an art and enjoys seeing targets collapse in confusion and disorder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the opponent's hunting level, Throat of Fate felt it was tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also an assassin-type unit, not easy to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the floating arena token disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a pitch-black short blade that absorbed all light had already silently reached Throat of Fate's temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sound of wind, no energy fluctuation, not even killing intent, only the extremely cold aura of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate's pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent's speed had surpassed the limit of visual capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not hesitate in the slightest and decisively activated his extreme speed trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment before the blade tip touched his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head tilted slightly with a speed of mere millimeters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black short blade brushed past his skin, the faint airflow blowing a few strands of silver hair on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone-chilling cold slapped his cheek, leaving a bloody scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failing the first strike, Nightmare Thorn did not linger, retreating instantly, its figure flickering and disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate snorted coldly, his right foot tapping lightly on the mirror surface beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his foot as the center, an invisible spatial ripple spread instantly, sweeping across a thousand-meter radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mirror surfaces swept by the spatial ripple, regardless of size, were instantly covered with a layer of frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smooth mirror surfaces became rough, and after the environment changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare Thorn, which had already merged with the environment, suddenly stalled, its concealment effect broken instantly, revealing its slender form shrouded in shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare Thorn's reaction was also extremely fast, its figure blurring again, attempting a short-range shadow jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Throat of Fate's follow-up attack was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his ten fingers in the air as if playing an instrument!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feathers composed of \"Evil Yang\" energy appeared out of thin air, covering all shadow areas and landing points where Nightmare Thorn could potentially jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it was as if ten thousand arrows were fired at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feathers rained down like raindrops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare Thorn's figure was forced to manifest again, dodging the feathers in a panic, its rhythm disrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate seized this fleeting opportunity, his silver eyes shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his fingers like a sword, pointing into the air toward Nightmare Thorn's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil wind gathered, turning into invisible chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the \"Binding\" trait, the space around Nightmare Thorn instantly became as hard as steel, forcing its body into a state of stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this imprisonment could only last for a very short time, for Throat of Fate, it was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, an invisible and intangible mental shockwave, moving faster than sound, slammed into the imprisoned Nightmare Thorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow shield on Nightmare Thorn's body was torn apart like paper, and the power of the mental shockwave penetrated directly into its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare Thorn's body trembled violently, feeling its consciousness being crazily torn and resonated by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While feeling dizzy, a crack opened in its chest, spraying out a mass of blood that turned into ice crystals in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the feeling of binding dissipated, it was preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the inescapable state of stiffness reappeared, and it was hard-controlled in place once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate was also under immense pressure at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent's life intensity was extremely high, and releasing the binding continuously consumed too much mental power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No amplification items could be used in the Soul Arena, otherwise, the supervising champion fighter would intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his mental power was exhausted, he would be killed by Nightmare Thorn in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the completely bound Nightmare Thorn, Throat of Fate decisively attacked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A speck of ink-colored spark, using the \"Binding\" trait as a conduit, quietly appeared on Nightmare Thorn's chest, then erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly turning into a mass of Nirvana Ink Flame that devoured everything, completely engulfing Nightmare Thorn's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mental power continued to be consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare Thorn let out a silent scream in the ink flame, its body quickly charred, carbonized like burning paper, and finally turned into fly ash, dissipating in the Void Mirror Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Nightmare Thorn launching the attack to being completely counter-killed, the whole process took only a short ten seconds or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate had stood in place the entire time, without moving a single step, yet he had completely crushed an extremely dangerous 14-win level Nightmare Thorn warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Throat of Fate's expression did not relax; instead, it became incomparably solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perception granted to him by the Eagle-Headed Demon allowed him to clearly see that within the fly ash burned by the ink flame, a point of light, pure to the extreme, was rapidly gestating and expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a scorching white beam of light erupted from the fly ash, and after the light dissipated, Nightmare Thorn's figure reappeared, completely unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only its appearance had changed greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original deep blue translucent body had turned into a form composed purely of blinding white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void Light Twin Blades in its hands had also become constantly leaping scorching white light whips, and its whole body exuded a scorching, violent aura that was the exact opposite of the cold, dead silence from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate suddenly understood the meaning of \"light and shadow duality rules\" in the analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules granted Nightmare Thorn two life forms, existing in different spaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the shadow form was killed was the moment the light form awakened, taking over and descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura was even more powerful and violent than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were in the outside world, when encountering an unbeatable opponent, the other life could choose to flee quickly or launch a deadly sneak attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the Soul Arena, even the other life had to manifest and fight according to the rules here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nowhere to go if it wanted to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Nightmare Thorn in its second form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate did not hesitate in the slightest, raising his hand and pointing from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nightmare Thorn moved with even greater speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It instantly turned into a straight, scorching white ray, abandoning its tricky assassination in favor of a violent frontal assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever it passed, the surrounding mirror surfaces were vaporized by the high temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate's pupils shrank, and he raised his hand to sketch a spatial array pattern under his feet, flashing to the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mirror surface he had been standing on was struck directly by the scorching white light whip, exploding instantly into countless molten fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying shockwave sent Throat of Fate, who was in the middle of a spatial jump, flying instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While in mid-air, Throat of Fate forcibly twisted his body and pushed his hands forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a thick crystal rock shield and a rotating water vortex shield were generated simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the same instant the shields were generated, Nightmare Thorn's figure appeared like a ghost directly in front of him, the twin whips strangling him like venomous snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal rock shield only held for an instant before shattering with a bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water vortex shield twisted violently, barely deflecting part of the light whip's power, but the remaining impact still slammed hard into the evil wind wall Throat of Fate had gathered in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate felt a sweetness in his throat, his body flying backward at an even faster speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed hard into a huge floating mirror surface, causing spiderweb-like cracks to appear on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to catch his breath; Nightmare Thorn's pursuit had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Nightmare Thorn completely abandoned defense, turning into a mass of violent scorching white storm, the twin whips lashing out crazily, countless scorching light rays covering all the space where Throat of Fate could possibly dodge like a torrential rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate's pupils reflected the deadly light filling the sky, but his expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing the evil wind shrouding his body to move horizontally, his hands danced crazily at a dazzling speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice mirrors condensed in front of him one by one, only to be shattered by the light whips instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth walls appeared out of thin air, only to be vaporized instantly, reduced to earth element particles and dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the distorted spatial barriers were torn apart by the violent energy as soon as they formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosions in the Void Arena were continuous, and the light flashed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throat of Fate was like a small boat in a storm, every block and dodge thrillingly close to the millimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the violent Nightmare Thorn, he was completely suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only struggle to support himself with his endless means of elemental manipulation and combat instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several times, the scorching light whip grazed his neck, heart, and other vital points, the high-temperature burning sensation making his skin sting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this, a white ray penetrated the triple defense he had hastily set up, leaving a charred hole in his shoulder blade, and intense pain followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Throat of Fate's eyes were cold; the intense pain only made his mind clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Nightmare Thorn's attacks in light form were violent, it had lost the concealment and trickery abilities of its shadow form, and its attack pattern had become singular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was difficult for him to find an opportunity to release the binding trait while being engaged at close range. \u003C\u002Fp>",2895,"2026-06-17T18:40:41.611Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","44be0259d4f940c3eb4ce0f80ddb408d8256fcf0c56d8b132bfa8d490efe64a2","the-monsters-are-coming-chapter-353","the-monsters-are-coming-chapter-351",373,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-monsters-are-coming-cover.jpg"]