Monster life starting from picking up materials

The signal flare belonging to the regiment commander was the signal flare for them to move out.

"Meow?"

Only the head chef looked around and found that the smoke snow weasel that he should have been holding in his arms had run away.

——About ten minutes ago——

A team of investigators is on a mission to expand the map horizontally.

Large areas of the map had been filled in, marking areas where monsters had appeared or where lush minerals or plants had appeared.

The two new monsters discovered by the team leader have not yet been named. The official naming must be done after the hunting is completed and the skeleton is confirmed. The investigation team has no idea in that regard yet.

As they stepped onto the land of the New World bit by bit, the blank spaces on the map were filled bit by bit, and the group's morale was high.

As top investigators, this kind of exploratory mission is not too difficult for them.

Unless you encounter some particularly powerful monsters.

"Do you feel it?"

"Well, the ground is shaking."

After confirming that the ground shaking was not their imagination, they began to look around and found shelter to hide.

But after waiting for a long time, no large monsters were seen passing nearby. Instead, the ground was shaking more and more violently.

"Is it just an earthquake? No, do you feel... a little warmer?"

"Could it be that there's a volcanic eruption, with magma about to burst directly from the surface?"

"How is that possible! Look at that—"

Under the guidance of the exploration team leader, the team members saw a piece of ground that was boiling.

That's right, it's boiling.

It was as if some terrifying existence was using high temperatures to turn the earth into a hot spring, melting it from solid to liquid.

The roots could not take root in the boiling hot soup pool, and the trees were falling one by one and dumping into the soup pool, like a condiment for the soup.

The ground was boiling to the point where bubbles were coming out, and golden objects were floating out of it.

The investigators stared with wide eyes, surprised at the tiny particles that were turned up from the hot spring-like ground.

Until the Earth Mother, whose body was shining with golden light, placed her claws on the ground and pulled out her wide and heavy skirt from the cooling lava surface.

"careful!"

The investigator pulled his two companions down together, and the next moment, the golden skirt swept over with a hot wind, narrowly brushing past their heads.

The golden molten liquid cooled as it dripped, turning into dazzling golden stones that scattered down.

By the time the investigators looked up, the hot spring on the ground had cooled down enough to see the water, and the huge golden figure walked forward with its back to them.

The trees were withering visibly, and they found their skin burning hot and dry, the sweat that had previously dripped down their skin evaporated by the foehn wind.

The sweeping attack that seemed to have dealt a fatal blow to them was just a turn of hers.

"That is!"

Wherever the figure passed, the trees withered and fell, and the scorching hot wind seemed to distort the world, bringing disaster while also sprinkling golden grace from time to time.

"It's an ancient dragon...it melted the earth and even changed the surrounding environment. It's definitely an ancient dragon."

The leader of the exploration team muttered, took out a dazzling flare from his waist bag, and shot it into the air with a small launcher.

What is an ancient dragon? Those that are incomprehensible are classified as ancient dragons.

The earth that was boiling like a hot spring, and the huge golden monster that walked out of it, these were forces that they dared not imagine and could not understand.

"Gold."

Another investigator picked up the grace scattered by the Earth Mother, and this golden treasure still exudes warmth.

"Let's follow the unknown ancient dragon covered in golden light!"

The captain simply gestured for him to keep the gold and spoke.

Gold is just gold. As top talents, regardless of whether they lack money or not, the courage to abandon social honor and move towards a new world is better than any worldly thing.

The team of three began to chase the golden skirt.

Most large monsters are not bulky. They have powerful strength to propel their bodies forward, and can cover dozens of meters in one step. Just the simple movement forward is enough to make the exploration team envious of them.

Even the large number of fallen trees became an obstacle to their movements.

She was farther and farther away, until she disappeared behind the barrier of trees, and they couldn't even see her true face.

"There will be gold left along the way, which is easy to track down. Let's wait for backup."

The captain wiped off the hot sweat and broken dead skin and sat on the fallen tree.

"How could we lose such a big guy?"

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Chapter 121 Xuanhuilong.

Ji Jie happened to see a flare and also saw the investigators hurriedly gathering on the star ship.

The matter seems very urgent, how can I not go and take a look?

The inconspicuous bird flew down the mountain, seamlessly transformed into a fire dragon in the deserted forest, and took off again.

With a few flaps of its broad wings, it flew over the mountains and forests that the investigators had to circle for several hours, and saw the marks on the ground made by the skirt and the owner of the huge skirt.

The golden skirt shone brightly in the sunlight, and looking from above, it looked as if a moving mountain of gold was piled on the ground.

With just one glance, Ji Jie recognized her identity, the ancient dragon monster that would be named Xuanhuilong in the future.

Also known as the Earth Mother Goddess of the Golden Land, she has the ability to control thermal energy and release high temperatures.

He flew over Jinshan Mountain and came to the side of Xuanhuilong, and was able to get a glimpse of the true appearance of the top of Jinshan Mountain.

The four dazzling and majestic spiral horns grew on her head like a crown made of molten gold, and threads of red gold outlined the contours of her black dragon face.

You can also see green agate and red gems dotted on its head, adding a touch of jeweled splendor.

Ordinary gold is always labeled as vulgar, but a beauty wearing a mountain of gold can only be described as dazzling in the sun.

Beauty, strength, money, and the power to build ecosystems.

Ji Jie's saliva dripped onto the ground, and he blankly met Xuan Huilong's confused gaze with his head tilted.

She seems a little dazed?

She is so cute!

Ji Jie's flapping wings suddenly stopped, and he relied on the wind to support him so as not to be in such a mess for a moment.

Xuan Hui Long just looked at him in confusion and turned his attention elsewhere.

As she walked, she seemed to be curious about her surroundings.

Xuanhuilong has been living in a nest built by itself, called the Golden City, and is indeed a homebody who never leaves the house.

Ji Jie thought about it and felt the rising air currents one after another.

This is the naturally generated hot wind of Xuanhuilong. Perhaps it accumulated a lot of heat in the process of drilling out of the underground cave, and it can't cool down in a short time?

Such a foehn wind is an updraft that the fire dragon can use, but for the forest, it is a highly targeted natural disaster.

This is the price paid for the appearance of monsters that shouldn't appear here. Ordinary monsters will change to adapt to the ecology and subspecies will appear.

But ancient dragons often only make the ecology adapt to them and change towards their territory.

It's okay in the short term, as the broken trees turn into ashes under the foehn wind, and who knows, they may benefit the next round of ecology of this forest, just like the lush forest under the volcano.

But over time, the oasis will turn into a desert.

For a forest with a tropical climate, that was too far away, but it did not stop Ji Jie from gesturing at the golden mountain in front of him and comparing it with his own body size.

It's an exaggeration to say that he is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, but he is definitely not someone who can be easily dealt with.

Try?

Try it! He hasn't even faced the giant monster yet!

The battle-hardened Rathalos roared and swooped down on the mountain-like Kulve Dragon.

The first target, of course, is that super cool pair of huge curly horns.

The sharp claws scratched across the giant horn, leaving only a scratch on the gold wrapping the horn.

At this time, the gold on Xuanhuilong's body had not yet cooled down and hardened. The feeling of warmth and relaxation when he held it made him unable to resist doing it again.

Facing the fire dragon that seemed to be hovering above his head, Xuanhuilong began to shake his head.

It was just a simple movement, but it was as if the earth shook. The rolled-up giant horn was swung like a hammer, hitting the fire dragon's claws.

"hiss."

The severe pain made him climb higher, and one of his claws was hit so hard that it broke at the joint.

There was no doubt about the enormous force that could drag a body as big as a golden mountain, but Xuan Huilong simply shook him off and resumed moving forward.

Battles between large monsters often rely mainly on wrestling, but how can Jijie wrestle with a Hui-Hui-Long that is more than three times his own size?

If you can't beat your fist, you should take out the knife.

Then, Zhan Long, covered with swords and thorns, fell from the sky and hit the molten back of Xuan Hui Long heavily, leaving a wrinkle on the gorgeous dress.

The hot wind and high temperature had no effect on Zhan Long, whose body was as strong as steel. Instead, Ji Jie failed to control the center of gravity on Xuan Hui Long's back and rolled down directly.

Fortunately.

He quickly stood up from the ground, taking advantage of Xuanhuilong's lack of reaction.

The sword tail that had been gouged out with a big hole by the battle-hardened dragon has now been repaired. At this moment, it is swung out with Ji Jie's steps, tearing at the hem of Xuanhuilong's skirt.

Gold in a molten state is not a hard mineral, and the sharp sword tail easily penetrates into it and separates it from the whole.

The previous fall had obviously hurt Xuanhuilong. After lowering its upper body slightly, it raised itself up again. Turning its head to look behind it, it saw Zhanlong destroying its skirt.

"Hengang~"

The angry dragon roar reached Ji Jie's ears, but it sounded like the coquettish anger of a noble lady, as if encouraging him to keep trying.

Then.

make persistent efforts!

The tail of the sword drew a long scratch as he ran, and then slashed vertically.

When the large piece of scalding molten gold fell off Xuanhuilong's skirt, she finally fought back.

The heavy skirt was lifted high by the supporting tail, and the body turned slightly, sweeping heavily towards Ji Jie's position.

The mountains seemed to be flattened. Under such power, the scenery beneath Xuanhuilong's skirt was so insignificant.

Ji Jie only took a look and was thrown out. As Xuanhuilong moved, he was pushed behind Xuanhuilong's front paws, and a dull pain came from the side of his body.

Fortunately, I just shook and was not knocked down.

The sideways tail of the sword brushed against the arm that was swinging backwards, cut through the hem of the lady's arm, and went straight through, striking her chest.

The overlapping gold hanging down at the chest was pierced and swept down, but the sword blade was still blocked by this layer of padding.

The front half of Xuanhuilong was then raised high, and the overlapping gold hanging on the chest swayed like some kind of attractive structure.

Then, this alluring structure obeyed the gravity called desire, pressing down with passion and carrying an unbearable weight.

Are you happy? Are you moved?

Ji Jie only knew that he was pinned to the ground, pressed tightly and unable to move.

As for the damage, the soft "cushion" made of gold does not make it particularly scary.

As Xuanhuilong raised his body and wanted to look down to check the situation, he was finally freed from his enthusiasm, stood up instantly and jumped to the side.

Then, he saw the fire that turned the earth into a hot spring.

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