The Monster is Coming

Chapter 414 Dual Cheat for the Championship, The Dead Resurrected

The Pale Continent, the Ruins of Illusory Sounds.

Ming An was surrounded by a fierce wind and flew at high speed in an environment filled with music.

The Eagle-Headed Demon's continuously activated perception scans the environment like radar, searching for monsters to hunt.

But the commotion in the guild chat channel made the veins on his forehead throb slightly.

"Great Messenger, give it your all! You're almost a demigod, how come you're being outdone by this newbie?"

"You're a mage who can clear areas, so your hunting efficiency should theoretically crush that of assassins."

"Stop arguing, our savior is controlling the score. It's no fun if he wins too easily. He likes the feeling of challenge. Now it's time to sprint."

Listening to the half-joking, half-expectant discussions of the Dragon Sparrow clan members, Ming An felt a sense of frustration.

As the chief envoy of the Burning Lamp lineage, his strength is already close to that of a demigod, and his status in the lineage is second only to the master of destiny.

He hadn't even arrived on Earth when he applied for the first round of qualifications, but he learned the details through subsequent recorded content.

It was also learned that the Dragon Sparrow lineage held a grand sacrificial ceremony on the day the qualifications were issued.

Afterwards, the Dragon Sparrow Fate Master successfully obtained the qualification.

Obtain extraordinary opportunities and become a player.

Guided by the Dragon Sparrow Lord, they arrived on Earth as the second group.

A six-month waiting period for work began.

During this period, they joined the activities of the Book of Destiny in building the Earth.

Finally, the qualification was lifted.

After receiving the game pods that the Dragon Sparrow Lord had purchased for them with his sacrificial power, he spent 24 hours a day browsing forums and watching live streams.

After this round of qualification distribution, he couldn't wait to join the qualification application process along with other unqualified clansmen.

To show his piety, he also learned to hold a smaller prayer ceremony.

The main reason is that there are not enough resources to hold a grand ceremony.

The sacrificial ceremony was remarkably effective. After waiting for more than half a year, he finally gained the favor of the higher-dimensional gods and, along with 37 other members of his clan, obtained player status.

Without the slightest hesitation, he decisively entered the game pod and began his player journey.

At the start, he took into account the growth rhythm of the Dragon Sparrow Fate Master.

He chose the Eagle-Headed Demon Soul, which focuses on enhancing mental strength, and planned to grow rapidly by manipulating elements in combat.

However, in the early stages, the Eagle-Headed Demon Soul suffers from mental energy consumption issues.

Without the support of the Qi-eating Soul, there will be a period of weakness in the early stages.

Mental energy is easily depleted in battle, and its natural recovery time is slow.

Replenishing with low-level potions is expensive, and the battery life is still easily insufficient.

After all, most of the hunting rewards will be converted into evolution points, and only a small portion will be gained from sacrificial power.

During this time, he started a live stream.

After his clansmen flocked in, he asserted that he would undoubtedly be at the top of the newbie leveling leaderboard in this round.

Ming An deeply agreed with this.

With his extensive experience, crushing a bunch of Earth newbies should be a piece of cake for him.

It will most likely be like the Dragon Sparrow Fate Master, taking first place on this round of newbie activity leaderboard with an overwhelming advantage.

Receive 100 million sacrificial power as start-up capital.

Unexpectedly, a player with a strange ID but extremely sharp skills, the Mist Legion Commander, appeared out of nowhere.

He dominated him the entire time.

He had thought that the initial gap would be resolved after he inlaid the Qi-eating Soul.

Once mental energy is guaranteed and combined with elemental manipulation abilities, the harvesting mode can be activated.

It's very easy to take first place.

Unexpectedly, after he inlaid the Qi-eating technique, the guy named Mist Legion Commander also experienced a sudden acceleration in his growth rate.

Although he narrowed the gap in points, he was unable to achieve a crushing victory.

There are less than three days left.

At this rate, he'll probably only be able to stay in second place on the newbie leveling-up leaderboard.

This gave him a strong sense of urgency.

"Noisy!"

Hearing the teasing in the guild chat channel, Ming An let out a cold shout.

Their gazes immediately locked onto a gathering place of Sonic Beasts ahead.

"I'm only just starting to exert my strength."

As soon as he finished speaking, a fierce wind suddenly arose around him, transforming into countless wind blades that poured down on the beast horde.

He will not give up this top spot easily.

After clearing out the group of sonic beasts, he planned to explore the fog zone further out on the map.

A regular sweep can only close the gap, but cannot lead to a breakthrough.

Only by taking risks and venturing into more dangerous but also more rewarding unknown territories can a comeback be achieved.

Black wind blades swept past in a gale.

Before long, the swarm of sonic beasts below was cleared out.

Ming An glanced at the score difference on the leaderboard, and without pausing, transformed into a whirlwind carried by the fierce wind, flying towards the unknown area on the scene map shrouded in thick fog.

……

The clash between the Mist Legion Commander and Fate made me a simp has become the focus of heated discussion among forum players these days.

Everyone wants to see whether the God of Magic is stronger or the chuunibyou killing god is stronger.

A few days ago, some players I ran into on the street provided videos of the two newbies' amazing gameplay.

However, as the two venture deeper into the fog-shrouded areas of new scenarios, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to encounter each other.

Both groups judge their growth progress by the changes in points on the leaderboard.

There is no doubt that the "fate made me a lapdog" approach, which follows the French style, has begun to exert its strength and is constantly closing the gap.

But it only brings us closer.

The limited time available seems insufficient to close the gap left by the previous stage.

It is certain that the area-of-effect damage and ranged attack efficiency of magic-based classes have a clear advantage in leveling activities.

However, in order to maintain his first place, the Mist Legion Commander chose the challenge mode of hunting stronger monsters.

In the final three days of the sprint, either side could win.

During this period, players would occasionally post their analyses on the forum, "betting" that one side would definitely win first place.

This round of qualification distribution made the forum exceptionally lively.

Besides the influx of new IDs into various discussions, veteran players have also benefited greatly from this wave of newcomers.

First, there are players who enjoy playing dungeons.

Many players have stockpiled a lot of low-level weapons, equipment, and items.

These kinds of goods can't be sold in the marketplace, and most of the villagers already have rune resonance weapons, so they don't even bother with them.

The Gold Coin Merchant Guild also refuses to accept them, as weapons and equipment of too low a grade are not suitable for the intensity of naval warfare.

The only optimal solution is to sacrifice to Emperor Zhao and receive a decomposition fee.

However, farsighted players chose to hoard these weapons and equipment, which were considered useless, in their inventory space or guild headquarters.

They're just waiting for the right moment to make a fortune.

This is the opportune moment for a new round of qualification distribution, allowing newcomers to enter the game.

New players who are just starting out can't afford a rune resonance weapon that starts at 10,000 sacrificial power.

In the early stages, in order to level up quickly, get rewards, and improve your combat power, low-quality weapons and equipment dropped in dungeons become an excellent choice.

The best-selling weapons are shields.

There are too few players who rely on tanking, so many small groups have to rely on melee fighters to tank damage. Shield-type defensive equipment can effectively reduce the pain of taking damage.

As a result, the prices of these products have skyrocketed, and demand exceeds supply.

Many veteran players' early-stage stockpiled weapons and equipment were snapped up in a short period of time, making them a fortune.

Secondly, there are players who rely on pets.

The new round of succession they had been anticipating has begun.

The pets that newbies spent their resources to buy from veteran players in the previous round have finally found new owners.

As long as the pet is alive, it can recover its condition through medication.

They can generally be sold at a premium of 10-30% or more based on the original price.

Popular pets will command even higher premiums.

The reason lies in the complete reversal of the supply and demand relationship.

The number of new players who qualified in this round reached 2 million.

The number of players interested in pet-based gameplay has surged, creating an unprecedentedly large market demand.

However, veteran players have a very limited number of mature pets available for trading.

Most of these pets were captured in the previous round, or even earlier, and cannot meet the needs of even a small portion of the 200 million new pet owners in a short period of time.

This has led to a supply shortage in the market.

Veteran players have found that their pets have instantly become hot commodities, and they have no trouble selling them.

New players are bidding up prices to gain an advantage in leveling up.

A 10-30% markup on ordinary pets is not much at all.

Popular pets with practical skills command even more dramatic price premiums, sometimes doubling or even multiplying the transaction price.

Without the help of fellow newbies (whose contribution of power does not affect ranking), players who choose the pet-based start simply cannot afford to buy pets.

After the market completely turned into a seller's market, the "assets" of veteran pet players skyrocketed.

It's equivalent to getting the pets from the previous round of players for free, and also getting an annualized interest rate of over 10%.

Other items, such as equipment discarded by fishing enthusiasts, have also found their inheritors.

Among the three beginner maps, there is a sea scene, and many players need fishing equipment.

Prices for spiritual food, including those prepared by spiritual chefs, have also seen a surge.

After earning their first amount of sacrificial power, many newbies' biggest wish is to taste the delicious food they've been craving from the live streams.

The earliest batch of "cloud gamers" watched eagerly for three years.

Now that they can finally experience this wonderful taste firsthand, this sense of anticipation has transformed into the most direct driving force for consumption.

The entry of 2 million new users has completely ignited a consumer frenzy.

Although they don't earn much, every newbie is a potential consumer of discarded items from veteran players.

The joy of a newbie comes from finally gaining player status and personally stepping into this vast world of their dreams.

The joy of veteran players comes from the burgeoning spending power brought by newcomers.

At the same time, major guilds have launched a new round of recruitment plans.

Newbie leveling event leaderboards, hot topics on the forums... these are all attempts to select promising talents and inject fresh blood into the guild's continued development.

The entire player community has been revitalized by this round of qualification distribution.

During this period, the most popular topic was still the "double-hanging competition for the championship".

As time goes by, the gap between the first and second place on the activity leaderboard is narrowing.

The Fallen Star Sea, the starting island.

Ye Ming's figure was like a black lightning bolt in the jungle.

They shimmered as they moved forward through the dense vegetation.

puff!
Accompanied by the sound of flesh and blood breaking.

He silently emerged from the shadow of a giant fern, a short blade gleaming darkly in his hand.

Three lines of blood appeared on the throat of the monster that was drinking water in front of it. It whimpered and collapsed to the ground, and then the dagger pierced through the back of its head in an instant.

After securing the kill, Ye Ming didn't pause for a moment.

He didn't even glance down at the spoils of war.

Using the momentum of his forward lunge, he slid sideways, his clothes fluttering as he became a shadow, blending into the environment.

Once it revealed itself, its target shifted to a frightened, hunched-back venomous lynx about a hundred meters away.

Just as the lynx bared its teeth and let out a threatening growl, Nightshade's figure darted across the ground like a ghost, his short blade slicing diagonally upwards, precisely slicing open the lynx's relatively soft lower jaw.

The lynx's howling stopped abruptly.

The moment the blade tip was stained with blood, he lightly touched the tree trunk beside him with his toes, and his body sprang up as if weightless, drawing a graceful arc in the air, and pounced on an iron-beaked vulture that had been startled and was about to take flight.

The dark light flashed again.

The short blade was thrown with precision, piercing the vulture's neck and causing it to fall with a mournful cry.

The dagger flew back into his hand, pulled by the chain.

Ye Ming's figure vanished again, like an ink dot blending into the dappled sunlight in the forest, disappearing into the deeper darkness.

The loot, "Blood Mist," flew in closely and merged into Ye Ming's body, illuminating a white light that signified the upgrade of his life soul.

The entire process was seamless, with the hunting scenes constantly shifting as the animals ran.

Moving like the wind, killing silently, Ye Ming perfectly embodies the elegance of an assassin.

Upon upgrading again, Ye Ming decisively summoned the function panel and consumed sacrificial power to purchase and embed his fourth life soul: Liu Ying (clone).

The special effect is to create a clone with 20% of the original's attribute strength.

Once the setting is complete, a wonderful sense of control arises spontaneously.

The use of the characteristics of the life soul is imprinted in the mind like breathing, becoming a part of oneself.

With a slight thought, the shadow beside him twisted violently as if boiling.

Immediately afterwards, three clones that were identical to him in appearance, except that their figures were slightly illusory, condensed and stood quietly in front of him in a fan shape.

Each clone perfectly replicates and transmits the life essence characteristics of the original body, and also has a 20% attribute bonus.

Without any command, in the blink of an eye, the gazes of the four figures briefly met in the air, giving Ye Ming an absolute understanding that transcended words.

The next moment, the hunting feast began.

With the support of his clone's life spirit, his hunting efficiency skyrocketed.

This is what forum players often refer to as the qualitative change in combat power brought about by each additional Soul.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
Four dark figures moved through the jungle, continuing their exploration into the island.

Before long, they found a new hunting target.

The first to engage the enemy was the clone number one on the left.

Facing a roaring, earth-shaking beast charging towards it, it neither dodged nor evaded, and just as its large horn was about to collide with it, its form suddenly became ethereal.

As Twilight Shadow activated, the rhinoceros's massive body pierced through the phantom, losing its balance.

Almost at the same instant, the second clone on the right emerged from the shadows beneath the rhinoceros's belly like a ghost, thrusting its energy blade upwards.

puff!
The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh rang out.

The real killing blow came from above. Ye Ming's main body and one of his clones swooped down like eagles, their short blades gleaming with dark light, precisely piercing the rhinoceros's nape.

Woo!
After a long, mournful cry, the Earth-Shaking Beast collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The entire process took less than three seconds, and the four clones coordinated seamlessly, as if they had practiced a thousand times.

This is just the beginning.

Four figures darted through the forest at lightning speed, transforming into a highly efficient killing squad.

Two clones, one on the left and one on the right, swept past a swift dragon.

Faced with the sudden attack, the swift dragon missed its attacks from both sides and was instead slashed in the ribs by two intersecting energy blades. In the instant its movements faltered, Nightshade's main body and one of its clones swept past like a breeze, their sharp blades sealing its throat.

Before long, the tactic was changed to four figures simultaneously attacking a powerful monster.

The monster was constantly being attacked from four different directions, with the attacks being so varied that it was difficult to distinguish between real and fake attacks.

Suddenly, two of the clones instantly materialized and passed through the monster's body, appearing behind it and forming a triangular attack with the main body.

The fourth clone then charged forward from the front, forcing the monster to retaliate.

At the very moment of the counterattack, the main body and the two clones behind it launched a fatal attack simultaneously.

During this period, the use of star-shifting techniques became increasingly sophisticated.

One second the clone is feigning an attack from the front, the next second it may switch places with the main body lurking in the shadows.

A deadly attack can come from any direction.

The four figures sometimes overlapped and sometimes separated.

Sometimes it transforms into four streaks of light that traverse the jungle, its true form hidden within them, capable of unleashing a fatal blow from any of the streaks.

The hunting process has evolved from an individual effort to a miniature special forces squad composed of top assassins.

Covering, luring the enemy, feinting, and delivering the final blow—the coordination was seamless.

The graceful figure left afterimages in the forest, and with flashes of sword light, monsters fell one after another like ears of wheat being harvested by a scythe.

This efficiency, far exceeding that of individual combat, allowed Ye Ming's activity points to rise rapidly.

He was like a shadow overlord, commanding his mirror army.

Each clone is an extension of will, together weaving an invisible web of death, swift, unpredictable, and deadly.

During this time, Ming'an, who was in the Illusory Sound Ruins, did not give up his idea of ​​competing for first place.

With the addition of the "slow-motion domain," his hunting efficiency also experienced a qualitative leap.

Once the domain was activated, the fierce winds roared across the heavens and earth. The monsters enveloped by the domain were like movies played at 0.5x speed, their movement efficiency suddenly reduced, and then they were all slaughtered in the vortex of wind blades formed by the fierce winds.

Relying on its efficient map clearing capabilities, Ming'an has once again narrowed the gap in points.

But there was not much time left for him.

The clash between the two sides entered its final sprint on the last day.

Just as Ye Ming and Ming An were neck and neck in the competition, their live streams started one after the other.

The discovery that both main characters had started live streaming instantly ignited the gossip-loving passion of the players' forums.

Ye Ming received a private message notification from A Lan, the president of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild.

Alan stated: "General, the forums are currently buzzing with activity, and the influence of player factions on public opinion is an intangible resource. Starting a live stream now can quickly attract viewers… popularity is also a part of strength."

Ye Ming didn't like to show off, but A Lan's words made him realize something.

As a player, faction is the foundation; even if he builds the Mist Legion in the future, he will still have to rely on faction for development.

Therefore, he decisively started the live streaming mode.

Immediately, a large number of onlookers flooded into the live stream, especially assassin-style players, who came to learn the techniques.

For Ming An, the idea of ​​starting a live stream stemmed from Ming Hou's "successful experience".

He witnessed firsthand how Minghou built his influence among players through live streaming, earning millions of sacrificial power just from tips during his ascent of the Ancient God Arena ladder.

The previous tutorial posts on spells were also a way to build up popularity.

At this crucial moment in the battle for the top spot, he is the focus of the forum's attention and the perfect time to gain popularity.

So he started the live stream without hesitation.

The live stream title was full of fighting spirit: Sprinting to the top, the mage's ultimate sweep show.

The two key figures started a live stream, which completely excited the forum users who were originally just watching the drama from afar.

In Ye Ming's live stream:
"Holy crap, the legion commander's clone technique is giving me goosebumps. This is the art of an assassin, so cool."

"Twilight Shadow, clone, position swap, the main body feigns an attack while the clone backstabs—my brain has learned it all; now it's just a matter of whether my body can follow suit."

"Support the Legion Commander! Let those mages who only know how to stand still and bombard show them what elegant assassination is all about."

"Assassin style rises! Legion commander, charge! Take first place and bring us glory (devout worship.jpg)."

"That was so cool! The three clones were pulling and pulling, while the main body finished off the enemy. It was so smooth and satisfying to watch."

Assassin players seem to see their future reflected in Ye Ming.

Every brilliant maneuver drew cheers and analyses, turning the live stream into a mecca for exchanging assassin techniques.

Meanwhile, in Ming'an's live stream:

"The Fate Simp is awesome. Once this Fiendish Domain is activated, it's practically a mobile natural disaster."

"With a laugh, everything vanishes into thin air. This is the romance of a mage. Another mage god has risen. Our magic system is destined to stand at the top of all schools of thought. Difficulty in finding employment does not mean we are not strong."

"A French player comes to support the simp giant. Your elemental control is too strong. Without socketing and overclocking, I can't even switch elements smoothly."

"What's the use of an assassin's agility? It's all in vain in the face of overwhelming firepower. Charge! Overtake him!"

The French players cheered for the overwhelming force of the enemy's attack and the control of the battlefield, while the chat was filled with expectations of overtaking the number one player.

During this period, discussion threads on player forums sprang up like mushrooms after rain:
[A rational analysis: In the final moments, which is more efficient, the assassin's ability to hunt enemies above their level or the mage's area-of-effect clearing?]

[The grand finale of this round of qualification distribution: God of Assassins vs. God of Mages—who do you support? A poll has been launched.]

[Real-time updates on the point difference between the two top players, witnessing who is the strongest.]

In terms of operational difficulty, which is more challenging: the Legion Commander's multi-tasking or the Fate-Hitch's ability to switch elements at will?

All eyes in the player community were focused on the final sprint.

The assassin build and the magic-based build, two completely different playstyles, have sparked a fierce clash thanks to the performances of two top newbies, Ye Ming and Ming An.

Supporters of both sides cheered for their respective schools of thought in forums and live streams, creating an atmosphere as enthusiastic as a festival.

For many players, the battle for the top spot has long transcended personal honor.

It has become a battle for honor between different playstyles.

As for players of other playstyles such as damage-absorbing, pet-based, and support-based builds, they played the role of "entertainers" during this period.

He switched back and forth between the two live stream rooms, stirring up trouble and enjoying the ultimate pleasure of watching the drama unfold.

Their comments were designed to stir up trouble:
"Let's fight, let's trash talk, let's get the atmosphere in the live stream going. It just doesn't feel right if you guys don't trash talk each other."

"Sold melon seeds, drinks, and small stools in the front row of the 'Injury Flow' section."

"Is it possible that the assassin and the mage fight tooth and nail, only to find out in the end that the answer to the game is us fishing masters, who can decide the outcome with a single fishing rod?"

"Passing by with my pet~, aren't you guys tired? I'm eating some spiritual food while being carried by my four little darlings, and I'm also watching live streams and browsing forums. There are three big ones ahead of me clearing the way to hunt and earn sacrificial power. Tsk, this is the ultimate joy of winning without lifting a finger."

"A support player is passing by and has given you all a 'watching the drama unfold' buff."

……

The fun of being a spectator lies in being an outsider yet fully engaged in the event.

They don't have to bear the pressure of winning or losing, and can even "set the pace" at will.

Watching the small sparks I ignite in the live stream or forums, and seeing them generate more discussion and interaction.

Don't have a taste.

During this period, the main characters in the two popular live streaming rooms also entered the final sprint stage.

Inside Ye Ming's live stream, multiple clones, like ghosts, hunted together in the forest.

The perfectly coordinated teamwork, the fluid assassinations, and the unpredictable teleportation kept the audience on the edge of their seats, with comments scrolling wildly across the screen.

But the only responses to the comments were the flashing of swords and the sound of monsters falling.

Ming An's live stream, however, presents a completely different picture.

A fierce wind swept across the land, and the monsters within the sluggish zone moved as slowly as snails.

It was then shredded into pieces by countless wind blades, a grand and violent scene filled with the exhilarating feeling of magical crushing.

Ming'an was surrounded by wind spirits and hovered in mid-air, like a wind god descending to earth, which made the clansmen and viewers in the live broadcast room excited.

Two live streams, two completely different fighting styles.

The discussion on the forum reached its peak, with supporters arguing back and forth.

The final sprint unfolded under the watchful eyes of countless people.

Ye Ming was clearly aware of the pressure brought by Ming An. He quickened his hunting pace, and the coordination between his clones became more and more exquisite. He even began to try more risky tactics, simultaneously attracting multiple monster groups, using his clones to pull them apart, and his main body to make precise kills within a limited time, squeezing efficiency to the extreme.

Ming'an also exerted all his strength, his mental energy was being consumed wildly with the support of the life-giving soul, and he was drinking medicine like it was free.

The Fiery Wind Domain continuously activated, sweeping across the area with the highest concentration of monsters on the map.

On the leaderboard, the two players' numbers rose alternately at an astonishing speed, with the gap remaining extremely small.

Time ticked by, and the countdown to the end of the event sounded like a battle drum in the hearts of every audience member.

Finally, the leaderboard was completely frozen the moment the countdown reached zero.

The entire forum fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a cacophony of discussion.

At the top of the list is none other than: the Commander of the Mist Legion.

With a very narrow advantage, he killed a high-level monster at the last moment and successfully took first place on this round of the newbie leveling leaderboard.

Ye Ming's live stream was flooded with comments like "Congratulations on being number one!" and "God of Assassins!"

After a brief silence, Ming'an's live stream was filled with words of comfort from his clansmen and viewers: "You lost with honor," "You lost because of time," and so on.

The ten-day battle for the top spot has finally come to an end.

The name of the Mist Legion Commander, thanks to his unparalleled assassin skills, quickly became known throughout the player community.

Ming'an's performance has also won widespread recognition from magic-based players.

It is believed that he will most likely be the second top-tier mage god after "Throat of Rebellion".

After the event ended, Ye Ming and Ming An simultaneously heard the challenger's prompt in their minds:
[Challenger's Note: Congratulations on winning first place in this "Newbie Leveling Up" event! You have received a reward of 100 million Sacrificial Power.]

[Challenger's Note: Congratulations on winning second place in this "Newbie Leveling Up" event! You have received a reward of 50 Sacrificial Power.]

……

A million units of sacrificial power were injected into the account.

Ye Ming slowly exhaled, his tense nerves finally relaxing.

The intense competition that lasted for ten days pushed his potential to the limit, especially the multi-clone combat mode in the final moments, which was a high-pressure hunt throughout.

But what I felt most was the exhilarating feeling of giving it my all.

The battles, where he walked on the edge of a knife and pushed his skills and will to the limit, gave him a long-lost sense of exhilaration.

"It's time to go back."

Once the event ends and the enormous amount of sacrificial power is obtained, there are no more restrictions.

Next, he needs to carefully plan how to use the more than 400 million activation power in his spatial bag.

The most important thing is to go back to the village for a round of reinforcements.

Just as Ye Ming summoned the panel to "self-unlock"...

Roar!
A deafening roar suddenly erupted from the side and rear, the sound waves carrying a foul wind that made the surrounding trees tremble violently.

A black shadow, as large as a small mountain, burst out from the greenery and pounced.

If it were still during the event, Ye Ming would definitely choose to temporarily avoid the limelight or look for an opportunity to hunt it down.

But this time he did not choose to dodge.

"Perfect... saves me the trouble of manually calculating seconds."

The thought flashed through his mind for a split second before the giant claws were already upon him.

puff!

A sharp pain shot through me, my vision went black instantly, and a notification sounded in my mind.

[Challenger's Notice: You have died. 1-hour resurrection cooldown begins.]

……

An hour later, Ye Ming appeared at the Emperor's Tomb Village teleportation point.

He did not linger in the bustling central square.

I walked briskly through the crisscrossing buildings and came to a quiet corner.

With a slight thought, the function panel appeared.

In addition to the functions that all players have, there is also a hidden function that has been bound to his soul since he obtained his player status: the Mist Legion.

Consciousness touch.

In an instant, his consciousness seemed to be drawn away and immersed in an endless, thick gray fog.

Amidst the swirling mist, countless still, statue-like figures appear and disappear, stretching in formation to the horizon.

Ye Ming took a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions.

His attention was focused on the search interface, and he typed in a long string of characters.

As the real name was entered, the gray fog seemed to be moved by an invisible force, automatically dissipating to both sides.

His gaze was drawn by an unseen force, piercing through layers of mist, and finally locking onto a figure deep within the gray fog.

The figure was draped in a magnificent robe, his face blurred, yet he exuded an aura of supreme authority.

A crown formed from condensed mist floats above his head: the Crown of Mist.

Even in statue form, the invisible pressure emanating from him far surpassed that of the other figures around him.

[Target Unit: Emperor of the Mist (Dead)]

[Resurrection Requirement: 5000 Sacrificial Points]

Without hesitation, Ye Ming confirmed the payment.

5000 points of sacrificial power were instantly deducted from his account, transforming into a scarlet light that flowed into the chest of the imposing figure in front of him.

Like withered trees blossoming in spring, or stone statues reviving, the statue-like body of the Mist Emperor trembled slightly, and the dormant gray mist around him began to slowly circulate as if it were alive.

Before the Emperor of the Mist could regain consciousness, Ye Ming's consciousness pulled him out of the Mist Legion's space.

Instantly, the figure of the Mist Emperor appeared beside him.

The once majestic figure solidified rapidly, and the crown of mist atop his head, symbolizing authority, seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force, shattering and dissipating inch by inch.

Immediately afterwards, the twilight robe he wore rapidly dimmed, the patterns on it disappeared, and it was eventually simplified into a plain black cloth garment.

The blurry face became clear at this moment, revealing a young face with a somewhat bewildered expression and grayish-white skin.

The aura of authority emanating from him receded like the tide, vanishing completely.

In the blink of an eye, the newly awakened Emperor of the Mist transformed into a penniless newbie player.

He was dressed in black, bare-handed, and his eyes still held the confusion he had felt upon waking.

He stood there blankly, looking down at his unfamiliar clothes, then looking up at the unfamiliar Ye Ming in front of him.

Ye Ming: ヽ(￣▽￣)

Emperor of the Mist: ? ? ?
　Here are 8400 words~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)