No matter how cautious an otherworldly creature was, it could hardly resist such instinctive temptation.
Moments later, several people sensed an immense pressure rapidly approaching from below.
With a thunderous crash, the floor beneath them burst apart. A crimson figure shot upward, charging straight at them amid a howling gale.
Bloodthirsty Bug King (Boss) (Level 79) Intelligence +3130 Physical resistance: 3598 Spell resistance: 3496 Summon: Summons thirty Bloodthirsty Bugs every thirty seconds after entering combat to assist in battle.
When the enormous scarlet insect revealed itself, multiple writhing feelers extended from its fang-lined mouthparts, perhaps a result of its promotion to boss rank.
The culprit behind the earlier attacks on the residents and their teammate, Little Zhang, was now clear.
Everyone hurried out of its path, while their commander, Know by Heart, seized the opportunity to analyze the enemy.
"Earlier intelligence indicated that ordinary Bloodthirsty Bugs had limited strength. We suspected elite variants existed, but never found any proof."
"I never expected one to be hiding here, let alone to have evolved into a boss. It must have devoured plenty of lives during this time!"
"Captain, is this really the time for analysis?"
"Kill it quickly! It's about to start summoning!"
"Front line, block its routes! Everyone else, focus your fire!"
"Tell the troops downstairs to clear out every small monster that appears. Don't let a single one escape!"
Humans grew stronger by killing monsters, and monsters could likewise level up by hunting humans in the real world.
It was fair.
A cruel equality.
Once players were no longer players, they lost the defining essence of the Fourth Catastrophe.
When death became the norm, it was a world war.
This Bloodthirsty Bug was clearly a menace nourished by human lives. To prevent further trouble, they had to slay