Alone and Infinite

Li Xia was about to get up and go for a walk when she suddenly received a notification.

The world has not yet begun; please wait for the remaining apostles to awaken.

Li Xia:

His gaze swept around the cabin and, sure enough, he spotted several people dressed completely differently slumped over tables not far away, looking as if they were drunk.

It seems that the dizziness caused by teleportation is not fixed, but depends on individual physical condition.

Since there was nothing else to do for the time being, Li Xia simply sat down and looked around the entire cabin.

The warm, flickering candlelight cast a hazy glow over the surroundings.

The wooden tables and chairs were placed haphazardly, and most of them had been occupied by hunters of all kinds.

These hunters may look like ordinary people, but they are all incredibly strong. They are ruthless individuals who dare to use shields to block attacks from creatures comparable to 16-wheeled heavy trucks.

Li Xia reached out and grabbed the large glass of ale in front of her. Thankfully, she could carry all of these things.

I tilted my head back and took a big gulp. The wheat juice tasted good, with a refreshing flavor.

The world of Monster Hunter is quite good; there are no brain-intensive tasks, you just need to hunt.

Moreover, there are all sorts of amazing materials here, and hunting itself can also yield a large amount of materials.

The workshops here can even produce purple-grade equipment as long as they provide the materials. Although the stats are average, it's still purple-grade equipment!

In addition, there are consumables such as armor jade, ancient secret medicines, and recovery medicines.

Of all the worlds, Monster Hunter is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding.

It is also the world most beloved by many apostles. There is a saying in the hall that only the performance of the previous world satisfied the hall.

Only then will it be possible to travel to Monster Hunter World, which can be considered a hidden reward.

Most importantly, Li Xia directly wore the title of "Dragon Slayer".

Ancient dragons roam this place! If you're lucky, you might even upgrade your badge by one level!

"Your Highness—" Awoo wobbled and flew up, the teleportation seemingly a shock to the soul.

Aowu, a remnant soul, is more easily affected.

"If a method to replenish the soul is found in the future, it is still necessary to strengthen your soul."

Li Xia reached out and caught Aowu, placing it on her shoulder.

Now that even a remnant soul like Aowu has awakened, the others will obviously be soon as well.

Sure enough, faint white characters appeared in front of me.

Enter the world: Monster Hunter World

World Difficulty: C—S+ (Normal—Hell)

World Environment: 1/5 of Standard Gravity

Opportunity for transcendence: 0%

World Introduction: The earth, the clear sky, and all the inhabitants of that era combine to form this era brimming with the greatest vitality.

The world has become very simple: to hunt, or to be hunted.

The Hunter Guild governs the hunters, who participate in the ecosystem and faithfully play their roles.

Every ten years, the ancient dragons would cross the sea to a new continent in the distance.

To explain this strange phenomenon known as "Ancient Dragon Crossing," the Hunter's Guild organized the "New World Ancient Dragon Investigation Team," sending investigation teams to the New World multiple times.

Now, the fifth expedition has boarded a ship and is sailing towards a completely new continent that has never been set foot on before.

main mission:

Phase 1: Head to the main base of the research team to obtain the Hunter Certificate.

Task Rewards: 1 attribute point, 1000 Hall Points

Mission failed: Annihilation

(This world is a cooperative hunting mode; there are no rewards for killing your own Apostles.)

The world begins!

The invisible force that had been binding Li Xia vanished completely.

The world around me suddenly became more vibrant, as if it had only truly come alive at this moment.

The hunters burst into hearty laughter, loudly sharing their legendary adventures and thrilling battles, stories that became even more captivating under the influence of alcohol.

In the corner, a bard was plucking the strings of his lyre, producing a melodious and cheerful tune.

"Monster Hunter! Hahahaha, Monster Hunter!"

A burst of laughter came from not far away. Li Xia and Aowu turned their heads together and saw a young man with dyed yellow hair, who was happily laughing with a Destruction Sword like the one Cloud wore in Final Fantasy hanging on his back.

The older ones were much more composed, just like Li Xia had done before, cautiously observing their surroundings.

His gaze paused briefly when it passed over Li Xia, and he nodded with a smile.

Then he froze, quickly retracting it.

The woman, who was asking her companion to keep their voice down, noticed the captain's unusual expression and quickly asked in a low voice:

"Captain, what's wrong?"

"Don't look over there—" The captain's mouth tasted bitter. He had originally wanted to ask the other party if they wanted to form a temporary team.

The moment I looked at it for more than a second, a notification from the Temple of Light popped up.

[You are monitoring the Dragon Slayer, Team Killer, and Top 100 Player in the Tier 2 Arena. Please communicate with this dangerous unit with caution.]

Upon hearing the captain's description, the female apostle felt a tremor in her heart, and even her voice became much softer.

"Captain, have we encountered the legendary Killer Embryo?"

Legend has it that there is an apostle in the palace who loves to kill. Whether it is a cold goddess, a charming young woman, or even a proud and arrogant girl, cute girls will not be spared.

"Definitely, just pretend you didn't see them."

Li Xia frowned. The other person greeted her and then buried her head, just like a teacher preparing to call on a student in class.

"Your Highness, those cats—"

Aowu pointed to the cats that were about thigh-high not far away. They were wearing gear, sitting on the table, and even raising their glasses to drink.

"That's an Elfcat."

Li Xia had a sudden thought: Palicoes are also a specialty of Monster Hunters, and they are very loyal and useful partners.

The conditions for bringing it out seem difficult, but if possible, I would like to bring back an Palico.

"Awoo, let's get ready, something unexpected is about to happen."

Li Xia stood up and, with practiced ease, nestled onto his shoulder.

The reward for this task is low, but there is still a reward. If you can reach the destination simply by taking a boat, there shouldn't be any reward.

so----

"Bang!!"

The massive ocean liner shuddered violently, and the previously festive cabin fell silent.

Then it was as if an invisible giant hand lifted the ship up and dropped it from a great height.

A strong feeling of weightlessness washed over them, and the tableware and food on the table flew up, causing chaos throughout the cabin.

The ship crashed heavily onto the water, and screams of pain and panic filled the entire cabin.

The piercing creaking sound pierced through all the noise. Li Xia grabbed the wall with one hand, and he was one of the few people who did not fall to the ground.

My gaze was fixed on the bulkhead not far away, where I could see a deep crack had appeared in the thick wooden planks.

Seawater has begun to flood the watertight compartments; the ship is about to break apart!

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

I asked the editor, and the minimum requirement for Twitter ranking is 1200, so I adjusted the update to boost the average ranking.

Originally 3 chapters of 2200 words, changed to 2 chapters of 3.2K words each.

I'll probably have to wait a while for an extra chapter; I'm too busy at the end of the year.

Chapter 141 Ancient Species Lavasioth

The ship's hull made a series of teeth-grinding creaking sounds.

Not only Li Xia, but the hunters in the cabin also realized this.

"Everyone! Take your grappling hooks! Head to the deck!!"

Amidst a hoarse roar, the team leader, clutching a tiny, crossbow-like object to his wrist, stumbled and staggered toward the hatch in the swaying cabin.

However, the speed at which the hull broke apart still exceeded his expectations.

With another violent impact, the middle of the ship was lifted high, and the ship finally gave way.

"Crack!"

Screams erupted as a fierce wind, carrying dense raindrops, poured in through the crack, and those near the break were thrown out screaming in terror.

Li Xia's figure flashed and hovered in mid-air. Only then could he clearly see what was happening outside.

Thick, dark clouds hung low, pressing down on the sky like lead plates, and purple lightning flashed and disappeared within the clouds.

Or it might pierce the night sky in an instant, illuminating the surrounding darkness and leaving behind a 'strange branch' that seems to be etched in one's mind.

The seawater was an unsettling black, and the giant waves whipped up by the gale swept everything on the surface of the sea to the bottom.

The raindrops were so dense they seemed to be pouring down from the sky, but even this oppressive scene paled in comparison to the culprit that destroyed the ship.

They all seem insignificant.

Suddenly, a 'mountain' rose abruptly from the sea, emitting a deep, muffled roar.

A scorching dark red suddenly shone on the rock-like body, and raindrops falling on it were instantly evaporated by the molten lava-like heat.

It turned into wisps of mist that surrounded the mountain.

In the sky, flocks of pterosaurs circled the fleet below, emitting hoarse cries like ravens.

Compared to this mountain, their small boat is like a toy in a child's hand.

This is the Elder Dragon that the Hunter's Guild has been searching for, the Lavasioth!

A mobile, volcano about 300 meters high!

Li Xia hovered in mid-air, watching in awe as the enormous ancient dragon moved forward in the sea. The waves it stirred up as it moved capsized several ships.

A flash of blue light appeared in his right eye.

[Comparing attributes of both parties. Due to significant attribute differences, only basic values ​​can be displayed.]

【Lava Dragon】

[Category: Ancient Species - Dragons]

【? ? ? 】

This is the first time that nothing can be detected except for the name!

The Lava Dragon's crimson eyes were indifferent, as if it had just destroyed not a fleet of ships, but reptiles.

It spewed out a plume of scorching steam, turned its body, and continued its slow journey toward the New World.

“Back then—” Awoo, perched on Li Xia’s shoulder, said with a wistful tone, reminiscing about the past:

I should be older than him.

"should?"

Aowu smacked his lips: "It's because I can't remember the past."

Li Xia thought about it and felt that the adults probably wouldn't name someone "Aowu".