An unexpected encounter with players of a new race

He tried to summon the Nine Yin Candle Dragon —fortunately, Summoned Beast was not restricted here.

However, the connection with the home space was severed, making it impossible to enter, and the Golden Toad residing in the home also lost its sense of presence.

However, the impact wasn't too great. He had prepared in advance and carried a sufficient amount of various medicines with him. Roughly estimated, it should be more than enough to support his consumption for seven days.

He flipped himself onto the Nine Yin Candle Dragon, randomly chose a direction to the south, and rode the dragon away.

Along the way, his eyes shone brightly as he carefully scanned the boundless desert below and the sky above, searching for any possible Warcraft or traces of other players...

And at this time...

A patch of land in the distance.

"Kun Bing, why are there no guards from your Kunyu Tribe accompanying us today?"

"Walking alone in this Rock Crystal Desert, encountering any mishap is a perfectly common occurrence."

The speaker had a pair of crimson pupils, and his body was covered with bulging blood vessels that formed a dense network beneath his skin like a spider web. A pair of fleshy wings on his back fluttered slightly, and his mouth was full of fangs.

He spoke with ill intent to a foreign man in front of him.

He was followed by four men who looked similar and belonged to the same clan.

The man known as "Kun Bing" was now on high alert.

"Hmph, that's none of your business."

His skin was indigo with streaks of gray and brown, and he had double pupils. Although he was not as robust as the winged race opposite him, he was taller and more slender.

Although he refused to admit defeat verbally, he was secretly becoming anxious.

As the leader of the Kunyu Tribe, he noted that the Kunyu Tribe and the Bloodthirsty Tribe had long been enemies.

His team had fought against this Bloodthirsty Tribe squad countless times.

Although the two tribes recently signed a non-aggression pact, neither side would easily give up if they could inflict losses on the other side without anyone noticing.

This time it was his oversight.

They thought they could quickly find the rock crystal in the Rock Crystal Desert and bring it back, but unexpectedly, the location they had marked was discovered by the group of people Shi Ming.

The current situation is unlikely to end easily.

"Shi Ming, as the successor of the Second Elder's lineage of the Bloodthirsty Tribe, you wouldn't immediately break the truce agreement that the two clans just signed, would you?"

"This is tantamount to slapping your master in the face."

"You should know that the Second Elder's branch has always advocated peace between the two races," he said coldly.

"Hmph, we will naturally obey our master's orders."

"But in this vast desert, it's perfectly normal for players to encounter ferocious beasts and die, don't you think?" Shi Ming had long disliked Kun Bing.

In previous encounters between the two teams, he had often provoked them. Now that they had finally seen him alone, how could they let this opportunity to eliminate him completely slip by?

The two races have only temporarily ceased hostilities; they will inevitably clash again sooner or later, and the high-level combatants in the opposing camp will have to be eliminated eventually.

As long as your hands and feet are clean, no one will notice.

He gave a look to his companion behind him, ready to strike in the next second.

Kun Bing, who had been keeping a close eye on him, also noticed something amiss.

Since the two met, his communications have been interfered with by the other's gadgets, and no messages can be sent out.

Judging from their current posture, they intend to kill him silently.

As expected, these Bloodthirsty Tribe cannot change their bloodthirsty nature.

Talking about cooperation with them is like asking a tiger for its skin.

This is dangerous.

Just as Kun Bing was preparing to fight to the death, he suddenly caught sight of something approaching on the horizon.

The shadow grew clearer, and it seemed to be a giant beast?

The group of Shi Ming people also noticed the commotion and looked up at the sky—a dragon-like creature was flying rapidly towards them.

Zhang Mingzhen had been flying in the desert for a long time, but he could never escape this golden expanse.

Neither in the sky nor on the ground were any living creatures, let alone any trace of other players.

He even wondered if he had entered a world without players.

But he quickly dismissed the idea himself.

The God's Domain could not accept a world without any players, nor could it possibly travel there using items.

Based on the changes in coordinates and the map display, he initially judged that the scale of this world was far greater than where he originally was.

This means that the planet where the players in this world originally lived was probably much larger than Blue Star.

As for the laws of physics, they are probably quite different now.

After aimlessly speeding for more than an hour, he finally caught sight of the player in the distance.

The desert terrain was flat, and his whereabouts had already been exposed.

Since he couldn't hide it anymore, he had no intention of avoiding it—he just needed to find a local player to ask about the situation.

He quickly arrived near the group, and as soon as he leaped off the dragon's back, he sensed the tense atmosphere.

Judging from their positions and faces, this group of people were clearly not on the same path, and their relationship could even be described as treacherous.

Kun Bing and Shi Ming, along with the others, were looking at this player of an unfamiliar race with surprise.

Although many players nowadays modify their appearance and hide information to make it difficult to identify their race, lower-level players often have limited ability to conceal themselves in front of higher-level players.

Although they couldn't discern Zhang Mingzhen's racial origins, they could tell that he wasn't yet at the maximum level.

Only those who reach the maximum level can undergo the trials of the game and achieve a true leap in combat power.

Players who haven't reached the maximum level are considered "useless" in their eyes.

After all, it's like Warcraft; if you're not at the maximum level, you're not qualified to run high-difficulty dungeons.

Where did this newbie come from?

It's already this late, and you're still not max level?

How lax can they be? It absolutely mustn't be someone from their own clan; if word gets out, it'll be utterly shameful.

At this moment, Kun Bing and Shi Ming surprisingly found themselves in a tacit understanding, fearing that this "disgraceful" junior might be a member of their own family group.

The team member behind "Shi Ming" looked slightly worried. "Boss, we don't even know which clan he belongs to. What if he informs the Kunyu Tribe?"

This operation against Kun Bing was a decision they made privately without reporting it to their superiors. If word gets out, they will be held responsible.

The two races are currently in a truce, and whichever side initiates the conflict first will be put on the defensive.

Upon hearing Shi Ming suddenly awoke with a start—today's events must indeed be kept strictly secret.

Regardless of where this newcomer came from, since he's already run into them, he can only blame his bad luck and deserves to die here.

"Hmph, since that's the case, then you don't need to leave. Just die here with this person."

"Do it!"

Once the order was given, the hunting team, which had been preparing for a long time, pounced on Kun Bing like an arrow released from a bow.

They had already formed a tacit understanding without words, and immediately another person broke away from the formation and rushed straight towards Zhang Mingzhen's location.

One person is enough to deal with a novice who hasn't even reached the top!

Kun Bing also instantly assumed a fighting stance and used a speed spell.

When facing four opponents, one should never confront them head-on. One must first create distance and then find an opportunity to defeat them one by one.

Use the speed difference with your opponent to create a one-on-one situation.

This is his only chance of victory.

This is also the norm in both games and real-world warfare.

Lure the enemy deep into our territory.

Fortunately, this unlucky fellow who accidentally stumbled into the battle shared the burden with him. Although he couldn't hold out for long, he was able to alleviate some of the pressure.

He must seize this fleeting opportunity!

The "Bloodthirsty Tribe" is known for its vigorous blood and strong defense, and is especially skilled in close combat.

What makes this race even more troublesome is that they are born with hind wings, giving them a speed that is in no way inferior to other races.

This race, which is almost flawless, is among the most powerful even in the high-level life forms.

As High-Rank Lifeform, the Kunyu Tribe was able to fight the Bloodthirsty Tribe for many years without being at a disadvantage, and even forced both sides to temporarily cease hostilities, which naturally shows that they also possess extraordinary talents and abilities.

Their talent not only allows them to surge in strength and multiply all their attributes in a short period of time, but their vitality is also no less than that of the "Bloodthirsty Tribe".

The Bloodthirsty Tribe's vigorous vitality stems from their powerful physique and innate ability to devour life, which can be considered a unique life-extending technique.

The vitality of the Kunyu Tribe is deeply embedded in its skill system—all moves come with a rejuvenating effect.

All damage they cause or suffer can be converted into healing effects, making them a race that grows stronger with each battle.

It can greatly reduce damage.

Unless it encounters a fierce attack far exceeding its recovery capacity, the enemy will eventually be gradually worn down.

In the past, when the two races clashed, both had regenerative abilities and neither could suppress the other's regenerative power, so they often ended up in a protracted battle and ultimately came to nothing.

Shi Ming caught the Kunyu Tribe alone, how could they not relentlessly pursue and attack?

With the combined attack of the five, even with Kun Bing's powerful healing abilities, it would be too late to turn the tide.

Just as Shi Ming was pondering this and about to launch an attack, he suddenly sensed something amiss—why hadn't "Shi Qing," who had gone to deal with the "newbie," returned to the team?

His gaze swept across the team roster, and the name "Shi Qing" had turned gray!

The Shi Qing died?!

Startled and Shi Ming, Shi Ming abruptly stopped and looked in the direction where Shi Qing had rushed off.

The place was now deserted, except for the young man who had stood there silently, staring at him indifferently.

How long has it been? Just a moment!

What exactly did this novice, who hadn't yet reached his peak, do?

"You're courting death!" Shi Ming could no longer care about pursuing Kun Bing; driven by his rage, he suddenly charged towards Zhang Mingzhen.

Regardless of the methods used to kill Shi Qing, he must pay the price!

In fact, Zhang Mingzhen was already on high alert when the Bloodthirsty Tribe player charged towards him.

Although their races have not yet been identified, there is no doubt that they have all reached the pinnacle of their abilities.

This was his first real confrontation with players from another world, and he dared not be careless in the slightest, instantly consuming all kinds of Buff Potion.

He focused his attention, and saw his opponent approaching; the opponent clearly belonged to the melee physical combat style.

Zhang Mingzhen immediately cast a shield on himself and tried to dodge, but was shocked to find that his body was stuck in the mud—not completely unable to move, but his movement speed was much slower than usual.

Such sluggishness can be fatal in a life-or-death struggle.

Since there's no way to avoid it, we have no choice but to tough it out!

"Critical hit!"

A physical damage effect appeared on him.

This unexpected figure gave him a slight pause.

That's a whopping 50,000 damage!

As expected, it was a powerful alien life form, and there was no discrepancy between what was anticipated.

He now possesses over 230,000 health points, and while the damage of around 50,000 is not considered severe, such damage typically only occurs when fighting powerful demons.

It's actually quite serious.

One attack from the opponent reduced my health by more than a quarter. Isn't that a lot?

Zhang Mingzhen was just trying to comfort himself.

It's truly rare to find a player who could inflict such trauma on him.

The astonishment of "Shi Qing" was far greater than that of the other party.

When he noticed the player emanating a resistance aura of racial suppression, a flame of confidence ignited within him.

This kind of suppression, which stems from bloodline rank, only occurs when a lower-ranking race faces a higher-ranking race.

In other words, this person is definitely Bloodthirsty Tribe, and doesn't even qualify as a member of the Kunyu Tribe!

Moreover, they were from an inferior race.

Despite being slightly surprised by his true race, in Shi Qing's eyes, the other party was no different from a dead man—once racial suppression was triggered, all attributes would be completely weakened, and movement speed would be greatly reduced, making it impossible to avoid his fatal attack.

Without hesitation, he unleashed his strongest attack, intending to kill the enemy in one blow and then support the Captain in surrounding and eliminating the Kunyu Tribe.

However, what happened next caused his pupils to shrink sharply.

The attack did indeed hit squarely, and the critical hit detection sounded crisply, but the opponent... wasn't instantly killed?

The damage value that popped up was only 50,000?

How is that possible!

Before he could figure out what was going on, that nobody he had never taken seriously suddenly threw a burst of skill light at him.

He didn't realize that he had already done a very good job.

Four more hits and Zhang Mingzhen will be dead.

He just couldn't bring himself to do it a second time.

This is real-world combat, not a turn-based game.

Arrogant!

Shi Qing had never seen a player who was not at the maximum level defeat a player at the maximum level, let alone one whose Life Level was so vastly different from the other's.

His instinct was to take the attack head-on, but the Bloodthirsty Tribe's innate sense of danger made him shriek in an instant—this attack was not to be met!

He never doubted the warning in his blood, and immediately switched to a defensive stance, spreading his wings to try and sweep backward.

But the instant the skill landed, a strange sense of stagnation suddenly gripped his body.

It's that person's mount!

A chill ran down my spine; the opponent's skill had already taken effect in the blink of an eye.

A mere moment of hesitation is enough to cause the opponent to miss the opportunity to dodge, and the damage will fall like thunder.

Zhang Mingzhen had not expected that the Void Seal of the Nine Yin Candle Dragon would be effective at this moment.

Previously, fearing that the death of his spirit pet in this other world might cause unforeseen circumstances, he had kept it in his spatial storage and dared not let it participate in the battle.

However, having just clashed with the alien race for the first time, he still summoned it to try and use the newly acquired "Void Seal" technique, just to be on the safe side.

Surprisingly, the seal actually worked.

Although it was only a brief second, it was enough for him to seize the opportunity and slam "Bear Strike" heavily into Shi Qing, while simultaneously unleashing Vine to firmly bind him to the spot.

After enduring three powerful Bear Strike, Shi Qing died on the spot.

The man's robust health and vitality Zhang Mingzhen.

Based on a rough estimate of the injuries sustained, their lifespan is likely between 200,000 and 250,000—is this the formidable power of higher beings?

A system notification quietly appeared. "Successfully defeated one High-Rank Lifeform."

"The presence of the Netherblood Orb has been detected; additional bloodline power has been absorbed."

It was originally High-Rank Lifeform; no wonder it's so powerful.

He immediately checked the status of the Netherblood Orb, which showed that the degree of evolutionary fusion had increased slightly from zero to 0.01%, or one in ten thousand.

Based on this calculation, to complete the evolution within seven days, one would need to kill tens of thousands of alien races?