C5 Instant Kill!

"Hey, Old Li, have you checked out the forums yet?"

"I'm short on people here. Log into the game quickly and give me a hand. We need more players for the Boss's First Kill reward!"

"Player Invading! Yes, that's the game. Log in fast, don't let someone else snatch the First Kill from us!"

"Old Wang, it feels like ages since we've caught up. I've been thinking about you... ahem, don't hang up. I've stumbled upon a game with huge business potential!"

"I swear I'm not pulling your leg. Log in quickly. I'll be waiting for you to join the dungeon and take down the Boss. There are hundreds of thousands of eyes on this First Kill. If we pull it off, we'll be celebrities!"

Suddenly, the whole Hua Nation was abuzz with excitement. Players began to band together, and old friends who hadn't spoken in years were reconnecting over the phone.

All this frenzy was over the First Kill in a game.

Player Invading, a game spread by word of mouth, saw its popularity skyrocket.

The influx of players into the Reincarnation World surged!

...

Deep in the wilderness of the Reincarnation World, lava burst forth from the barren land, with flames erupting spontaneously in some areas.

These were signs of the world's laws being disrupted by external forces, resulting in strange phenomena.

On the outskirts, an army of Lava Monsters patrolled diligently.

Venturing deeper, one could encounter unique Lava Monsters.

The Rock Devil, entirely composed of lava.

The Fire Elf, a sprite born from the intense heat of flames.

These creatures from the Lava World boasted a might far surpassing that of the ordinary Lava Monsters. Among them sat a rock monster, towering over ten meters tall, cross-legged on the ground without a single trace of lava or flame on its body. Yet, it radiated a terrifying heat that even the Fire Elves dared not approach too closely.

"Hmm?"

Bamote's eyes snapped open as he gazed into the sky with his blood-red pupils.

Was that a ripple in the laws?

Was there still a being in this world capable of touching the laws?

Something about the aura was off. Who could it be?

As he pondered, a Lava Monster, larger than the rest, approached and reported, "General, traces of humans have been detected in the wilderness!"

"Our patrol guards have suffered heavy losses. Should we send reinforcements?"

"Human?" Bamote was startled and immediately inquired, "Are you certain they're human?"

"Do they have any strong individuals among them?"

"After cross-referencing with the ancient records, we've confirmed without a doubt that they are humans."

"But..." The Lava Monster hesitated, and Bamote's impatience flared, "But what?"

Overwhelmed by the mounting pressure, the Lava Monster tensed and quickly added, "But these humans don't match our records. Their strength... is significantly weaker."

"Weak?" Bamote's thoughts raced, and his suspicions deepened.

"The Sovereign's suspicions are correct. After the ancient battle, the Great Monarchs vanished, and humanity has since grown weaker."

With this realization, Bamote rose abruptly, "This is our opportunity!"

"This is the heart of the Whole Heaven Myriad Realms, the source of all realms, filled with countless treasures left by the Great Monarchs!"

"By conquering this place, our Lava World will absorb Earth and we will restore the ancient era's splendor, becoming the dominant force across Gaia's Whole Heaven Myriad Realms!"

His stirring speech ignited a fiery zeal in the Fire Elf and Rock Devil beside him.

To restore the ancient glory—what a grand ambition!

If they truly conquered this place, it might all become a reality!

Bamote issued his command, "Spread the word: encircle these humans. If necessary, take them alive. I intend to question them thoroughly."

"Understood!"

The elite Lava Monster withdrew, and at Bamote's command, the other creatures of the Lava World began to mobilize.

Weak humans, abundant treasures—it appeared to be an immense opportunity.

"You go as well." Turning, Bamote's face, composed of dark rubble, twisted into a grim smile.

"Substantial rewards await anyone who brings me a human alive!"

With that declaration, the creatures could hardly contain themselves and vanished in an instant.

Bamote settled back into a meditative posture, eyes closed, his psychic force radiating outward.

He was searching for that enigmatic disturbance.

Who had dared to tamper with the laws...

...

Deep in the wilderness, two figures stealthily made their way forward.

"Damn, this place really is the stronghold of these monsters!"

It was none other than Qi Tian and Chung Tianya.

Gazing at the assortment of monsters that bore the hallmarks of the Lava World, Qi Tian took a sharp intake of breath.

"Old Chung, you think we've bitten off more than we can chew?"

"Maybe we should head back and level up a bit?"

The formidable presence of these monsters nearly had Qi Tian considering a retreat.

His earlier pride from securing the Unique Reward and treasure was now in pieces.

Every monster present was at least as strong as the Lava Monsters outside, if not stronger. Some were Fire Elves, their flames flickering ominously, and others were entirely composed of lava, looking like a truly fearsome bunch.

"No way!" Chung Tianya firmly dismissed Qi Tian's suggestion.

What a joke!

They had struggled to evade the Lava Monster patrols and had finally made it here, only to turn back now?

Despite their fearsome appearance, these monsters represented a golden opportunity for leveling up!

Why do so many players seek to pioneer new areas in the game?

Because pioneering promises high experience gains and lucrative loot drops!

"Let's take one down and see how tough they are. If it's too much, we'll regroup and find reinforcements," Chung Tianya decided after a moment's thought.

No sooner said than done, Qi Tian steeled himself, quickly surveyed the landscape, and pointed, "That one there."

Chung Tianya followed his gaze.

Lava Monster Elite — Level 5??

Beyond the level, everything else was a mystery.

Grasping his Lava Spear, Chung Tianya spoke with resolve, "At the end of the day, it's still a Lava Monster. It should have a weakness we can exploit. Let's give it a shot."

"Enough talk, let's get to it!"

Qi Tian charged from his cover, thrusting his spear at the Lava Monster Elite.

Zhi ~

The spear's tip grazed the creature, and the Lifebar above the Lava Monster's head dropped by 10 points.

"The attack works!"

Qi Tian was invigorated, ready to press the attack and maximize the Burning damage, when suddenly he felt a searing heat on his face.

A fireball, large as a washbasin, materialized before him, its intense heat feeling as though it could set the air ablaze.

"Holy shit..."

Before he could even process what was happening, Qi Tian was struck squarely by a fireball, instantly transforming into a beam of white light before vanishing.

Chung Tianya, witnessing the event, stood agape.

Was he, was he just one-shotted?

Holy shit, is that really an elite-level monster?

Could there be a glitch in the system? Maybe a Boss-level monster accidentally got loose?

Chung Tianya's faith in reality was shaken as the gaze of the Elite Lava Monster turned towards him.

Sensing the lethal intent emanating from the creature, Chung Tianya didn't hesitate. He turned on his heels and bolted with all the strength he could muster.

If not now, when else was there to run?