The Monster is Coming

Chapter 413 Amazing Moves, Expression Legacy

Three minutes ago, on Dream Island.

As usual, Alan browsed through the trade plugin information in the Gold Coin Merchants' Guild group chat.

It records the progress of every transaction in detail and can also display the real-time transportation status of goods.

For each successfully delivered item, the player responsible for the delivery will click "Successful Delivery," and the message will then appear in the plugin information.

After the fall of the Mist Clan and the Ascended Clan, the Gold Coin Merchant Guild's two largest trading partners disappeared.

Although trade revenue has declined, it is not enough to affect the development of the Chamber of Commerce.

Although we have connected with Shuyan, a major client.

However, unlike the Mist Clan and the Ascended Clan, the war resources that Shuyan purchases are mainly consumed on items, weapons, and equipment—equipment that can be enhanced by external forces to strengthen the story system.

The demand for various "high-profit drugs" is 0.

All characters in the story system can quickly recover their state by infusing ink power.

The medicine does have an effect, but Shuyan must have calculated its value in proportion to the amount of ink energy he consumed.

The conclusion is that it is not cost-effective.

Because the price offered by the Gold Coin Merchant Guild is at least 10,000 times higher than the price in the in-game store.

Although Ah Lan felt helpless about this, she never considered lowering the price.

Besides Shuyan, the potion's customers include other races, large and small, in the sea, and even other customers of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild in the future.

Maintaining this price is essential for the Gold Coin Merchants Association to generate continuous and substantial profits.

After reviewing the trade information, Alan opened the friend request list.

As the head of the chamber of commerce, his friend request list is flooded with messages every day.

There are newbies looking to latch onto a powerful guild, guild leaders seeking cooperation, and countless pointless private chats involving haggling.

In order to balance the development needs of the Lunar Eclipse Clan and not miss important cooperation channels, he did not block friend requests.

Therefore, friend requests are subject to approval, and applicants are required to briefly explain their purpose.

Even so, the number of applications he needs to review every day is still enormous.

To address this, he personally designed a smart plugin to filter information.

This plugin can automatically filter out at least 90% of meaningless spam based on information such as keywords, applicant level, and history.

While quickly browsing, an application information caught my eye.

[Request to retrieve Mist Clan's war reserve supplies - Mist Legion Commander.]

Alan's sliding fingers paused slightly.

"The Mist Clan?" He raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This group once provided a great deal of assistance to the development of the Gold Coin Merchants Association.

However, it was completely destroyed by Shuyan, who had been promoted to the overlord of the sea a week ago.

Even their most capable general, Ye Ming, had already died in battle after detonating his weapon; he had watched the entire live stream.

His idea at the time was that the resources stored by the Mist Clan were destined to remain unclaimed, becoming another free legacy for the Gold Coin Merchant Guild.

Similar cases have occurred many times in the past two years.

When he saw a player claiming to be a member of the Mist Clan coming to collect stored resources, his first reaction was that it was a prank by some bored player.

But the game ID on the other side was the number one player on the newbie activity leaderboard.

Upon closer reflection, he suddenly realized that such a possibility might not be out of the question.

In recent years, the composition of player factions has become more diverse.

The addition of the Fate Clan is proof of this.

If the Fate Clan was able to seize the opportunity, then it is not impossible that the Mist Clan, which also once occupied a corner of the monster world, could obtain a "heavenly opportunity" after their clan was wiped out.

This is especially true for an individual like General Yeming, whose willpower and abilities are both exceptionally outstanding.

Although Yeming died in battle after self-destructing.

But with the immense power of higher-dimensional deities, resurrection after death is merely a matter of a single thought.

Further speculation suggests that if Ye Ming truly returns, the higher-dimensional deities might grant him a core driving force deeply intertwined with his obsession.

Multiple encounters, and even related background stories, all prove that General Yeming placed the survival of his people above his own life and death.

Even if they are resurrected, they will still be consumed by the pain of their race's destruction, living a life worse than death.

Therefore, what drives him to strive forward must be the hope of saving his people.

The other party's ID is "Commander of the Mist Legion," which seems to suggest that his goal is not to seek personal gain, but to rebuild the legion, which is highly consistent with Ye Ming's consistent style.

The new names, Mingwu and Misty Mist, seem to signify a fresh start.

However, no new player messages about the gray-white skin feature (Mist Clan feature) have appeared on the player forums.

This indirectly confirms that only Ye Ming may be starting afresh as a player, and special individuals are unlikely to generate discussion in this round of recruitment.

Ye Ming's desperate efforts to level up are precisely to accumulate capital for a grand goal.

For example, resurrecting one's own people.

These clues corroborate each other, and although they cannot be 100% confirmed, they generally point in this direction.

Thinking of this, the surprise in A-Lan's eyes was gradually replaced by a hint of interest.

The storyline of a dead person returning as a player is far more interesting than the accounts of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild.

A playful smile curved his lips as he tapped his fingertip and accepted the friend request.

Then he initiated a private chat:

"If you want to extract resources from the Mist Clan, how can you prove you're a member of the Mist Clan? (Explorer looks bewildered.jpg)"

He was very curious about how Ye Ming would explain this.

All traces of the Mist Clan have been erased.

If the other party is indeed Ye Ming, it seems that apart from guidance, no one can vouch for him.

Even he himself struggled to provide a reasonable explanation.

While waiting, the other party did not reply with a text message, but instead sent a video call request directly.

Alan raised an eyebrow and clicked "Accept".

Suddenly, a screen of light unfolded before my eyes.

The figure appearing in the scene is not the majestic and aloof General Mingwu.

Instead, it was a young human boy who looked quite young and had fair skin.

The boy was dressed in the most ordinary black cloth clothes for beginners, and held a badly worn short blade in his hand, with a lush forest in the background.

What seemed out of place in this body were those eyes.

Lacking the naiveté of youth, it reveals a weathered, cold, and sharp composure.

The boy in the picture looked directly at him and spoke slowly in a tone he knew well:
"President A-Lan, how have you been?"

Despite their completely different voices and appearances, they exuded a cold aura and the way they addressed each other.

Ah Lan had already guessed the answer.

The other party was Ye Ming.

The boy took a deep breath:

“I know it sounds incredible, but I really did travel through time…”

Ye Ming then recounted in detail how, after the self-destruction, his consciousness awakened within the body of a human boy named Bai Xing who had died.

And experiences such as researching information to discover the truth about the players.

He also mentioned several important transaction details with the Gold Coin Merchants Association.

Alan listened in silence.

After Ye Ming finished speaking, he shook his head:

"The story you told is very interesting and logically sound. The details of the transaction you mentioned also seem very plausible."

After saying that, he suddenly changed the subject:
"However, you forgot one thing: my negotiations and transactions with General Yeming were basically broadcast live, and many players were watching. What you just mentioned is not a secret, including the details of the several transactions you mentioned."

"So, based on these alone, you still can't completely prove that you are the Nightshade General who died in battle. You might just be a newbie player who watched a lot of live stream content."

The boy on the screen froze, clearly taken aback by his words.

Then his brows furrowed slightly, and his expression darkened.

He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but then became speechless.

Seeing this, A-Lan couldn't help but chuckle.

The other party was clearly not yet fully familiar with the various functions of the player system, nor did they realize that there was a guide nearby who could prove their identity.

Seeing the other person's speechless and slightly aggrieved expression, A-Lan's smile deepened.

He didn't give the other person a chance to organize their thoughts, and said with a hint of mockery:
"It seems our 'General Yeming' needs some time to adapt to his new identity and learn how to use the system's functions to prove his innocence. Let's leave it at that for now. Come back and talk to me about extracting resources when you come up with more compelling evidence."

After saying that, without waiting for Ye Ming's response, A Lan decisively ended the video call.

the other side.

Ye Ming, who was near the meteorite crater, looked at the light curtain that suddenly disappeared in front of him, and his face instantly turned extremely ugly.

Bang!
He couldn't help but punch the charred rock beside him, feeling incredibly suffocated.

"You unscrupulous merchant! You scoundrel!"

Alan asked the question knowingly, and her teasing and difficult attitude was clearly a deliberate attempt to manipulate him.

Live broadcast, insufficient evidence—these are all just excuses.

That guy clearly recognized him, but deliberately set up obstacles.

The feeling of having his lifeline held hostage and being wantonly toyed with was more infuriating to him than facing a thousand troops.

There was a time when he had suffered such humiliation.

But anger doesn't solve the problem.

He quickly calmed down.

My gaze returned to the bloody, chaotic crater.

The most urgent task is to find a way to get our hands on the crimson materials in the crater.

You can't count on unscrupulous merchants.

Ultimately, you'll have to fight for this windfall yourself.

I glanced at my contact list and was about to blacklist the name "Shoujili" to avoid seeing it.

But just then, a challenger's prompt suddenly sounded in my mind.

[Challenger's Note: 3463939 points of Sacrifice Power have been transferred to you. Message: We look forward to the General's early return to glory. Also, a reminder: it's best not to use this Sacrifice Power to purchase any enhancement items, including Soul Stones, as this will affect your ranking in the newbie leveling event (smiling emoji).]

Ye Ming's movements froze instantly, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

I reaffirmed the information in my mind with some disbelief.

Three million four hundred and sixty thousand sacrificial power?!
The sudden huge transfer instantly extinguished his anger, replacing it with complex emotions.

Clearly, Alan kept his promise.

Even though he has now become a player and changed his identity, Alan still acknowledged the contract based on the identity of "Yeming" and fulfilled the sacrifice of equivalent resources.

In fact, this offering is not much.

Based on the amount of resources the Mist Clan stored in the Gold Coin Merchant Guild at its peak, it must have had at least 1 million sacrificial power.

However, when the Shuyan and Feisheng clans went to war, he directly converted most of his resources into war resources and used them in the war.

So this is all that's left.

Ye Ming was in high spirits after receiving more than 300 million sacrificial offerings.

But he didn't forget Ah Lan's reminder.

There are clear rules for the newbie leveling-up event.

No external force may be used for growth; otherwise, the ranking will be revoked.

This setting clearly aims to encourage new players to succeed through their own efforts, rather than by competing with powerful connections, the resources of their clan, or other forms of external assistance.

With five days left in the event, he was determined to win first place.

Having realized that he could not use this sacrificial power for the time being, Ye Ming turned his gaze back to the meteorite crater.

At this point, the fighting inside the pit had reached a fever pitch.

But instead of decreasing, more monsters appeared, and even more players were seen.

These players, driven by recklessness, tried to clear a path with their bare hands, but were quickly torn apart by nearby monsters.

The battle at the bottom of the pit was even more brutal.

The rhinoceros, covered in blood and with one eye gouged out, was still charging furiously, each impact causing the earth to shake.

The wings of the winged dragon in the air were also damaged.

Blood stained the scorched earth dark red, limbs and entrails were scattered everywhere, and violent energy turbulence spread outwards in waves.

Nightshade no longer stayed in one place, and after activating its Twilight ability, it moved close to the edge of the meteorite crater.

His eyes scanned the bottom of the pit, waiting for the fleeting opportunity to strike.

Time ticked by amidst the fierce fighting and waiting.

Like a shadow clinging to the crater wall, Ye Ming moved patiently, his gaze fixed on the bloodstained crystals that were constantly moving during the battle at the bottom of the meteorite crater.

On several occasions, the crimson crystal was devoured by monsters.

However, this monster will soon be targeted and disemboweled by other monsters nearby, leaving the blood-red crystal unclaimed once again.

Many monsters have gone completely mad, attempting to tear apart, smash, or crush any other monsters that approach.

Sudden.

A colossal beast, over ten meters tall, let out a deafening roar. Bloodshot light shot from its single eye as it suddenly lowered its head and charged forward. Its single horn, gleaming with an earthy yellow light, slammed into a rhinoceros that was also charging towards it.

boom!
At the center of the collision between the two forces, a storm of qi and blood was stirred up.

The force of the explosion instantly tore the two closest monsters apart, and the crimson crystal they were fighting over was also blown away by the force.

It transformed into a streak of blood-red light, swirling and dancing in the air.

The opportunity is coming!

Ye Ming's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

The high-speed feature is activated instantly.

He gave a low shout in his heart, and his internal energy instantly ignited, causing his movement speed to surge.

He transformed into a blur, speeding along the pit wall, anticipating the landing point of the blood-red crystal.

At the same time, he tensed his arm muscles and used all his strength to violently throw the nearly broken short blade in his hand toward the spot where the blood-red crystal would land.

call out!
The short dagger flew like an arrow released from a bow, transforming into a streak of dark light.

It shot towards the blood-red crystal along a straight line.

The chaotic monster horde ahead was momentarily disrupted by the shockwave of the explosion, creating a fleeting gap.

The dark light narrowly grazed the fingertips of a monster slashing with its claws, passed through the gap under the armpit of another monster as it leaned back, and then precisely slipped through the narrow gap between the heads of the two colliding monsters. In that instant, all obstacles seemed to be parted by an invisible hand, forming a perfectly straight passage.

The dark light did not deviate in the slightest, shooting precisely along this divinely ordained straight trajectory towards the blood-red crystal that was still tumbling in the air.

Just as the tip of the short blade was about to touch the crystal.

Stars shift!

Ye Ming's figure suddenly blurred.

The next moment, he instantly swapped positions with the flying short blade and appeared out of thin air in mid-air.

Having already made his move, Ye Ming reached out and grabbed the crimson crystal radiating immense power, firmly grasping it in his palm and storing it in his spatial pouch.

Where he had originally stood, the short blade shattered with a "crack," having completed its final mission.

Having successfully succeeded, Ye Ming did not stop for a moment. Using the momentum of the dagger during the switch, he continued to move forward, twisting his body in the air and facing the direction of the jungle.

Below is a boiling sea of ​​monsters.

Just as a lizard-like monster tilted its head back, Ye Ming lightly touched its nose with the tip of his foot, and leaped up again, barely avoiding a corrosive breath that swept close to its face.

With his knees slightly bent, the qi and blood released from his feet solidified, and then, with the help of qi and blood, he shot out like a spring, narrowly passing through the gaps between the fingers of a giant hand that was about to strike.

Ahead, a furious monster lunged at them, blocking their path.

A fierce glint flashed in Ye Ming's eyes. Instead of slowing down, he suddenly accelerated. Just before they collided, he leaned back sharply, almost brushing past the monster's claws. Then, as he twisted his body, he used the monster's claws to gain leverage and change direction, swinging himself up.

The blood-red crystal disappeared, alarming more monsters who joined the pursuit.

Energy beams and various other forces poured down on Ye Ming's back and sides like a torrential downpour, while the shockwaves from the explosions continuously pounded against his back.

Having crossed the most dangerous area, Ye Ming's figure blurred, pushing his speed to its limit.

It transformed into a constantly flashing, changing direction black dotted line among the trees.

They turned back by stepping on tree trunks, and crawled under fallen tree trunks blocking their way... Every change of direction was a brush with death.

The monster's roars and howls were gradually left behind.

As Ye Ming's figure completely disappeared into the darkness of the deep jungle, he left behind only a scene of devastation and countless furious roars.

Ye Ming plunged deeper into the dense jungle without looking back, until the environment was completely swallowed up by the endless green.

From snatching the blood-red crystal to narrowly escaping.

This series of events happened in the blink of an eye.

He succeeded in snatching food from the tiger's mouth.

This scene was captured by a large number of players near the crater, who watched in stunned silence.

These players generally waited for an opportunity near the crater, knowing that rushing in recklessly was pointless, as evidenced by the deaths of the previous waves of players.

Unexpectedly, one of their own brothers pulled off an incredibly brilliant performance.

They snatched food from the jaws of a horde of monsters, accomplishing this near-impossible task.

Immediately, various exclamations of surprise filled the regional channel and the chat channels of nearby teams.

Soon, the video was also posted on the forum by players.

[Another amazing newbie has spotted the current top spot on the newbie leveling leaderboard. This scene is absolutely spectacular!]

Posted by: It's so hard to come up with a name 123.

Contents:

Fellow villagers, my team and I were leveling up in the Falling Star Sea when we stumbled upon a meteorite falling from the sky.

I was originally planning to wait and see if I could find a bargain, but instead of finding one, I witnessed an amazing operation.

That expert didn't hide his name; he's called "Mist Legion Commander" and is currently ranked number one on the newbie leveling-up leaderboard.

He had been lying in wait by the crater without making a move.

Until the opportunity arises.

First, close the distance at top speed, then throw a knife through the gaps in the monsters with precise prediction of its landing point, finally teleport to steal the treasure, and then follow up with a series of skillful maneuvers to escape from the monster horde with a sliver of health.

The whole process took less than three seconds. The series of operations was dazzling and smooth, leaving me completely dumbfounded.

It's only been a few days since the server opened!

With that kind of strength and mental fortitude, he's definitely a future war god in reserve.

I'm just curious to ask one question: how come every batch of new recruits produces a few outstanding individuals? Does that leave any way for us ordinary people to survive?

We're still struggling to survive, while the top players on the activity leaderboard have already started to fly and teleport.

We all started in the same scenario, so how can there be such a big difference?

That's all for the rant and complaints. Here's a video I recorded for you all to experience what true brilliance looks like.

(Video attachment.)
……

The fact that a newbie could display such amazing skills left many veteran players on the forums stunned.

Many experienced players can also do this.

However, his timing was clearly not as precise as this "newbie's".

More importantly, experienced players' smooth operation is built on the faster speed brought by high-level attributes, allowing them room to make amends even when they make minor mistakes.

They might even charge straight for the crimson crystal.

However, this "newbie's" operation was completed under extreme conditions where his attributes were absolutely suppressed and any mistake would mean instant death.

The judgment of timing, the calculation of skill combos, and the precise control of each step's landing point are all breathtaking for veteran players.

This spectacular performance, where the dancers tread on the edge of a knife, has captivated players who have seen the video.

I think a top-tier assassin is about to emerge.

Just as the forum was buzzing about the difficulty of Ye Ming's combo, a player posted a video in the comments section, which received a lot of likes.

"Guys, this guy looks a bit like the protagonist in that viral video from a while back... Anyway, the more I look at it, the more I think it looks like him (video attached)."

The video opens in a scene that clearly shows the setting is a cyber temple.

A young man who looked not very old knelt down on both knees in front of the Emperor Zhao statue and then began to perform a deep bowing ceremony with loud banging.

The entire process involved his forehead hitting the ground squarely.

Bloodstains were even faintly visible on the ground... When the young man raised his head, his forehead was covered in bright red blood, which was flowing down his nose, but his eyes were unusually firm, and his expression even carried respect.

The video is short, but extremely impactful.

The comments section below the video exploded instantly:
"Holy crap?! This guy is going to extreme lengths to get a qualification. Is he going to make a wish or hurt himself? If he's that sincere, why doesn't he go and worship the StarNet? Maybe the StarNet can see his sincerity through monitoring."

"Brother Di Zhao: Received, received, stop kowtowing, or I'll send you a cheat code (slaps table while eating dirt).jpg"

"I was wondering how he could operate so miraculously. Did Di Zhao really open it? If it's really effective, my brother isn't qualified yet. Should we let him try it next time?"

"So the shortcut to qualifying is to sacrifice yourself. What a ruthless person."

"The person kowtowing in the video is the same top-ranked player in the video posted by the original poster. It's not just similar, it's exactly the same. It's confirmed that he's kowtowing to give away cheats."

……

This video adds a comedic touch to Ye Ming's amazing skills.

None of the forum users expected this.

This ruthless and precise assassin master actually has such a crazy and eccentric side.

Soon, a new meme called "devout worship" was created.

It topped the weekly download charts for emojis.

In various comment sections, players used emojis to kowtow repeatedly.

For example, after a meticulous expert posted a highly valuable dungeon strategy guide, a long queue immediately formed in the comments section:

"I kowtow to the big boss (devout worship.jpg)."

"The strategy guide was very useful. I bow down to you (devoutly bowing.jpg)."

"Thank you for sharing, sir. I bow in respect (devout kowtow.jpg)."

The video clip of Ye Ming's devout worship has been thoroughly parodied by forum users.

If you click on a popular post, you'll inevitably see images of Ye Ming bowing in worship.

Reborn as a player, Ye Ming first became famous on the forum with his mesmerizing, obsequious worship.

Compared to brilliant plays that may be buried by time, the legacy of emojis is clearly more enduring.

Years later, few players may recall the "Mist Legion Commander's" astonishing treasure-hunting operation in the Fallen Star Sea.

However, the "devout worship" emoji is likely to continue to be active in the chat boxes and comment sections of countless players as a unique part of the forum community culture.

Whenever a new gaming legend emerges or a new viral post appears, this meme is brought up again, carrying the banter, respect, and joy of generations of players, and is passed down through generations.

The most classic example is the Explorer's embarrassing past meme.

It remains the most popular emoji series to this day, and is used frequently every day.

Nowadays, Ye Ming kowtowing has become a popular meme, and it will surely be an indelible "dark history" for Ye Ming in the future.

Although Ye Ming doesn't think his piety has anything to do with his dark past.

From the perspective of other players, however, this is undoubtedly a cringeworthy display of a "pro" mentality shattered.

……

At this moment, Ye Ming was unaware that he had become a hot topic on the forum.

Having successfully escaped, he didn't rest for a moment and resumed his hunting mode.

During this time, he glanced at the leaderboard and found that he was still at the top.

However, several IDs below are already seeing their points climb at an astonishing rate, showing a rapid upward trend.

For example, this player named "Fate Made Me a Simp" jumped from fifth place to second place, and his points are still increasing rapidly, starting to widen the gap with the current third place.

He guessed that this must be a magic-based player with area-of-effect damage.

It is highly likely that the player used the mind control technique taught by Minghou on the forum, starting with the Eagle-Headed Demon and using the initial mental power advantage to control the elements and clear the field.

This method of monster-killing efficiency is indeed unmatched by single-target assassination builds.

If you're lucky, you can find a group of low-level monsters and level up quickly.

Feeling pressured, Ye Ming no longer lingered in the outer areas where there were many monsters, but the experience points were low.

They stealthily made their way deeper into the jungle towards a direction where the fluctuations of qi and blood were stronger.

Next, he will win with quality.

Maintain your score advantage by hunting higher-level monsters that are stronger and offer more evolution points and sacrificial power.

Although this approach is riskier, it is the path that best allows him to utilize his assassination skills.

……

Two days later, in the volcanic valley filled with the smell of sulfur.

Ye Ming's opponent was a lava lord, five meters tall, resembling a giant lizard, and covered in a lava carapace.

With each breath it exhaled scorching heat, and its thick tail swept across the ground, leaving a charred furrow.

Ye Ming suddenly appeared at this moment, and his dagger pierced the giant lizard's eye.

Instantly, the giant lizard lord let out a roar, its massive body rising with an earth-shaking momentum, its sharp claws tearing through the air with a piercing whistle.

Faced with this unstoppable impact, Ye Ming neither dodged nor evaded, just as the sharp claws were about to touch him.

His figure suddenly blurred and merged into the shadows, and the giant lizard lord's claws pierced through his "body" without any resistance, tearing apart a fragment of his image.

Ye Ming's true form moved swiftly, appearing behind and to the side of the giant lizard.

laugh!
The brand-new short blade, gleaming with a cold light, precisely pierced the gap in the carapace of the monitor lizard's hind leg joint, leaving a wound that was neither too deep nor too shallow.

The pained giant lizard lord angrily lashed out with its tail, the massive, fiery tail whipping like a steel lash.

Ye Ming lightly touched the ground with his toes, his body floating backward. At the same time, he flicked his wrist, and the short blade flew out of his hand, shooting towards the side of the giant lizard.

Stars shift!

Just as the giant tail swept past the spot where he had just been, his figure instantly swapped with the short blade in mid-air, appearing out of thin air on the rock, easily avoiding the fatal blow.

The giant lizard lord was completely enraged and opened its mouth to spew out a blazing fireball of lava.

Ye Ming's figure materialized again and pressed forward, the fireball instantly blasting the rocks behind him to pieces.

He emerged from the shadows beneath the giant lizard's belly like a ghost, retracted his short blade, and thrust upwards, adding another wound to the relatively soft abdomen.

The ensuing battle became a personal showcase for Ye Ming.

He danced like an elegant dancer of death amidst the lava giant lizard's frenzied attacks.

Shadow Transformation became his divine skill for avoiding physical damage, and Star Shift allowed him to teleport short distances at will on the battlefield.

The short blade in his hand transforms into the most precise surgical scalpel.

Each teleportation strike inevitably leaves a new wound on the giant lizard.

Despite possessing overwhelming power, the giant lizard lord couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes. He could only roar, charge, and spew flames in vain, leaving the valley in ruins, yet he was powerless against the ever-present Nightshade.

As time went by, it developed more and more wounds, and its lava-like blood continued to flow.

The giant lizard lord's movements began to slow down, and its roars became hoarse.

Finally, when Ye Ming's figure disappeared from the giant lizard's sight for the last time, it suddenly reappeared above its head, deeply plunging its short blade into the wound on its head and twisting it violently.

The Lava Giant Lizard Lord let out a painful cry, its massive body crashing to the ground, turning into a vast mist and dropping three pieces of material.

Ye Ming landed lightly, her breathing steady.

It's as if the battle that was so spectacular just now was merely a warm-up.

Without taking any damage, he used his superior skills to completely overwhelm a monster with a hunting level of 70+ and slowly grind it down to death.

This maneuver is enough to send chills down the spine of any player who witnesses it.

But for Ye Ming, this was nothing more than retracing the path he had taken years before.

He was not born a demigod, and on his path to leading the Mist Clan to rise to power, he had faced countless powerful enemies.

The mist was absorbed by the body, and white light flashed continuously on the body.

Opening the leaderboard for the newbie leveling event, a player named "Fate Made Me a Simp" is only 5 levels ahead of him.

Although the difficulty of leveling up increases with the level of the Soul, the actual score gap has narrowed.

While he was trying to maintain his advantage, this guy was also making a great effort to catch up.

There are less than 72 hours left until the end of the event.

Whether they can maintain their first place and secure the million-power reward will be revealed in the next three days.

Ye Ming closed the rankings, but his mind did not relax in the slightest. Instead, his fighting spirit burned even more fiercely.

The strength of his opponent rekindled his long-dormant competitive spirit.

"Fate made me a simp..." he muttered the strange ID to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Let's see who has the last laugh."

His figure once again blended into the shadows, stealthily making his way deeper into the valley to the monster's lair, which exuded an even more dangerous aura.

The silent competition has officially entered its most intense phase.

The competition between the two has become a hot topic of discussion on the forum.

There is much discussion about which of the two overpowered newbies who emerged from this round of qualification distribution will ultimately win first place on the newbie activity leaderboard.

　Here are 8300 words~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)