Monsters Are Coming-Chapter 1102 - 296: Lone Wolf Mode, Hunter Form

The tactic of fighting while running may seem dull, but once mastered, it becomes as interlinked as precision gears.

Bang!

The last Ice Moth turned into a fireball and fell, rising as a cluster of Qi-Blood, flying towards him and seeping into his skin.

The Challenger Tips promptly sounded.

He glanced around, and after confirming there was no danger nearby, Ning Shu decisively summoned the Star Vein Interface.

In his mind, the spine surrounded by the star sea appeared, with the first star vein slot at the top embedded with the Scatter Arrow Soul.

At this moment, he consumed sacrificial power to open the second star vein slot.

For the choice of the second soul, he purchased the Power Barbarian Axe Soul, which was cost-effective.

The greatest improvement to output efficiency actually comes from the Critical Strike Soul.

However, the Critical Strike is a Fifth Generation Soul, priced at an astronomical thirty thousand, which he absolutely could not afford at the moment.

Meanwhile, the First Generation Origin Power Barbarian Axe was priced at only 500 sacrificial power.

For a novice player like him, mindlessly choosing the Power Barbarian Axe was the optimal solution.

Once embedded, the trait effect auto-equipped, and knowledge related to the Power Barbarian Attribute surged into his mind.

His Body Refining Level was only Level 1, so apart from the trait effect, he couldn't inherit the attributes of the Power Barbarian Axe.

However, with the Power Barbarian Axe's additional 50% damage boost, it was enough for him to hunt stronger monsters, showcasing the allure of the Star Vein game mechanic.

Every new soul embedded, even without attribute bonuses, could bring a terrifying increase in combat power.

Before entering the game, he had considered adopting the Monster Stream path.

This playstyle was dominant in the early stages without needing star vein slots, capable of pushing through a single path.

This approach would save a significant amount of sacrificial power for elevating the star vein and body refining.

But upon further contemplation, there were inherent risks.

After Monster Stream Level 10+, body size increased rapidly, making it easy to become a target in monster-laden scenarios.

Death results in a 1-hour cooldown.

He simply couldn't afford the time loss.

The current Monster Stream is more suited for players with friend groups, not for lone wolf players.

He hadn't ruled out joining a player team to hunt with teammates.

However, his fast-paced combat rhythm and intense hunting style were not fitting for the potentially fragile casual teams.

Additionally, he considered the conflicts and debates over profit distribution, which were a waste of energy.

With a brief adjustment of the star vein, Ning Shu continued to delve into the map's foggy areas.

Unknown regions inevitably accompany unknown risks, yet also hold the promise of potential fortuitous events.

On the way, he summoned the function panel to check the latest rankings of the newbie impact event.

After 7 days of relentless hunting, his Combined Soul Level ranked only at 112th, with a considerable gap to the top 100.

Particularly, the top-ranked "Great Emperor" had already pulled ahead by a 3-level difference in Combined Soul Level, a feat unimaginable to him.

He needed to step up his game—there were still 6 hours left until the event ended.

If he could just increase his Combined Soul Level by 5%, he could enter the top 100 and earn a thirty thousand sacrificial power reward.

While sprinting ahead, two monsters appeared in his sight.

The analysis showed they were monsters of Hunting Level 18, named: Burial Snow.

They resembled foxes with snow-white fur, appearing agile as they ran.

Facing two at once posed a significant risk.

Just as Ning Shu hesitated, both Burial Snow Foxes simultaneously sensed his presence. Their ears twitched slightly, and their snow-white fur flowed like mercury in the wind, reflecting a chilly gleam.

It was too late to retreat.

Without hesitation, Ning Shu raised his right hand, and the Scatter Arrow Bow formed in his palm, entwined by the flame of Qi-Blood.

Twang!

The arrow pierced the sky, leaving a scorching trail straight for the throat of the left-sided Burial Snow.

But the Burial Snow reacted swiftly, shifting like a phantom, and the arrow only grazed its ear tip, hitting the ice surface.

At the same time, the right-sided Burial Snow Fox moved.

It stomped forcefully, causing the ice layer to explode, with countless sharp ice spikes thrusting upwards toward Ning Shu's feet.

Magic system monster!

Ning Shu's pupils contracted, and with a tiptoe pivot, he withdrew three meters, barely avoiding the ice spikes that scraped past his boot soles.

Before he could stabilize, the left-sided Burial Snow Fox turned into a shadow, pouncing with claws and blades, and chilling ice crystals aimed directly at his throat.

In a hair's breadth moment, Ning Shu twisted his waist and flipped backward, supporting himself with one hand to narrowly evade. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The fox's claw grazed his neck, leaving a faint blood mark.

With a forceful exertion of his right hand, he adjusted his posture upon landing; the bowstring was drawn like a blade, and as the hot wave repelled the Burial Snow Fox momentarily, his right hand already had the bowstring taut.

Twang!

The arrow penetrated nearly point-blank through the Burial Snow Fox's scapula, and the explosive Qi-Blood Flame erupted on its shoulder, staining its snow-white fur with crimson red.

It let out a sharp screech, staggering backward, while the other Burial Snow Fox closed in closely.

Unable to reload the bow in time, Ning Shu simply lifted the Scatter Arrow Bow in reverse, delivering an elbow strike, as Qi-Blood wrapped around the longbow, clashing against the Burial Snow Fox's pounce.

Bam!

The airwave exploded, sending Ning Shu retreating continuously while the Burial Snow Fox was flipped over by the blow but adjusted its posture instantly upon landing, sprinting again.

The previously injured Burial Snow Fox had also regained its footing, eyes flashing with vicious ferocity, flanking from the other side.

Realizing he was surrounded, Ning Shu decisively retreated to increase the distance.

He lengthened the pursuit path of the two Burial Snow Foxes as they sprintedly converged.