4th Gen Origin: Strange Butterfly

Chapter 49: 4th Generation Primal: Strange Butterfly

News of the discovery of a 4th Generation Primal Monster sent shockwaves through the forums.

A large number of players flocked to Lu Xing's livestream, eager to see what the 4th Generation Primal Monster looked like.

Upon seeing that the 4th Generation Primal Monster's hunting level was only 7, the watching players felt a complex mix of emotions.

One of the greatest pains in the world is watching others get rich while you get nothing.

The Strange Butterfly's Soul Trait also sparked heated discussion among the onlookers:

Dark Land is Fun: This Soul Trait is interesting. The analysis says it can fly, defend, and attack. Isn't this the dream Soul Trait for monster-type players? One Soul Trait can fulfill all needs.

Slaughter All Sides: Brother, you can't handle this Primal Monster, let me! I'm on my way, wait for me!

Black Night Approaching: You clearly don't realize how amazing the Strange Butterfly's "Wind Control" trait is. I can guarantee this Soul Trait will become a universal one that everyone will have later on.

Black Night Approaching replied to Leopard Head Zero Charge: Black Night Bro, explain in detail. I benefited greatly from your previous Soul Trait build guide. I don't understand why "Wind Control" would be a universal Soul Trait?

Black Night Approaching replied to Leopard Head Zero Charge:

This question is actually very easy to explain.

The map of the Monster World is vast. In the Emperor's Tomb Mountain Range region alone, we've only explored 9.6% of the map's fog, with a large amount of unexplored areas remaining.

In such an open-world game with extreme freedom, traveling will inevitably be a headache for all players.

In other games, there are two ways to solve this problem: mounts and teleportation.

Dark Land has not yet introduced spatial teleportation or mount functions. I don't know if they will in the future. Therefore, for now, we can only travel to our destinations on foot.

At the current stage, traveling from Emperor's Tomb Village to Crimson Plains takes an hour.

The Wind Control Soul Trait has two key points in the Guider's analysis: flight and increased movement speed.

This means that equipping the Wind Control Soul Trait can significantly reduce travel time. Additionally, fast movement speed during combat can be used to dodge attacks or to survive and escape, making it an all-around Soul Trait with very high strength.

Black Night Approaching was a very famous guide-making player on the forums.

His previous posts sharing three Star Vein combination strategies had been pinned to the top of the forum's popularity rankings, attracting the attention of many players.

His analysis in the livestream made the watching players realize the power of the Wind Control trait.

The mere ability to greatly speed up travel was enough for most players to choose to equip it, meaning they could save a significant amount of travel time compared to other players, dedicating more energy to hunting monsters or mining resources.

Players watching the livestream sent a barrage of comments, urging Lu Xing to defeat the Strange Butterfly quickly and not let it escape.

In the face of shared interests, the players' envy dissipated.

They even felt nervous.

Primal Monsters, unlike Evil Spirits, are not restricted to specific environments and are not subject to the spatial limitations of moon phases.

Furthermore, the Strange Butterfly is a Primal Monster with flight capabilities. If it isn't contained this time, it might not be in the same location waiting for players to hunt next time. It could easily fly out of the Emperor's Tomb Mountain Range region.

All players wanted to possess such an important Soul Trait.

Under the urging of the players watching the livestream, Lu Xing switched to his Eagle Head Demon form and slowly approached the Strange Butterfly.

Sensing Lu Xing's approach, a figure suddenly leaped out from the bushes, appearing in the sight of Lu Xing and the livestream audience.

It had a pair of large wings, a big, round head, and an elegantly streamlined body covered in white feathers. Under the moonlight, its surface shimmered with rapidly changing, colorful hues. Its large, glowing green eyes added a touch of cuteness to its form.

"Goo goo!"

The Strange Butterfly chirped at Lu Xing, as if issuing a warning.

"I'm only level 7, I might not be its match."

Hearing Lu Xing's words, the watching players in the livestream cheered him on, saying he shouldn't be afraid of fighting someone at the same level and that he shouldn't let this 4th Generation Primal escape.

Encouraged by the viewers, Lu Xing gritted his teeth, flapped his wings, and pounced towards the Strange Butterfly.

"Goo!"

The Strange Butterfly chirped and flapped its wings vigorously. A gust of wind immediately blew Lu Xing away, sending him tumbling through the air before he landed on the ground with a thud.

"Again!"

Lu Xing's heart hardened. He got up and flapped his wings to charge again.

But the result was the same. The Strange Butterfly lightly flapped its wings, and the wind swept Lu Xing's body backward, preventing him from even getting close.

After several failed charges, Lu Xing began to consider giving up.

But the players in the livestream didn't give up, stating that victory was within reach. Their reasoning was that the Strange Butterfly consumed mental energy every time it used Wind Control, and its mana would soon be depleted. If he persisted a little longer, he could win.

Egging him on, Lu Xing had no choice but to grit his teeth and persist.

Half an hour later, Lu Xing was once again sent flying by the Strange Butterfly, crashing heavily to the ground. However, he couldn't get up this time.

He was in a sorry state, with most of his fiery red feathers gone and his body aching all over.

Just as Lu Xing was about to give up, a notification sounded in his mind:

[Challenger Notification: Received 10 points of Sacrificial Power from Fenbi Buhua. Deducted 3 points of Sacrificial Power as a handling fee. Earned 7 points of Sacrificial Power.]

[Challenger Prompt: Received 30 points of Sacrificial Power from Math Test Score Five, deducted 9 points Sacrificial Power as service fee, earned 21 points Sacrificial Power.]

[Challenger Prompt: ...]

The spectating players, realizing Lu Xing was about to give up, decisively used their wallets to keep him going.

They announced that the donated Sacrificial Power could be used to buy healing potions in the shop, which would repair injuries and allow him to re-enter the fight.

Facing the enthusiastic crowd's donations and sponsorship, Lu Xing's fighting spirit reignited. He bought potions from the shop and downed them, his body's injuries healing at a visible rate, even his lost feathers regrowing.

He looked up to see Strange Butterfly gazing at him with a look that seemed to call him an idiot, and Lu Xing could even see a hint of provocation in its eyes.

"Kill!"

Lu Xing gritted his teeth and launched a new charge.

During this, the players in the livestream room offered emotional encouragement, cheering him on. Donation notifications continued to sound in Lu Xing's mind.

After his fourth severe injury was healed, as Lu Xing charged again, he was surprised to find that Strange Butterfly did not unleash its Wind Control power.

"Finally...!"

Lu Xing bared his sharp beak, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Strange Butterfly.

Just as he was less than half a meter away, Strange Butterfly suddenly raised its wings and slammed them down at him with a speed so great the wings became a blur.

WHAM!

The blow landed squarely on Lu Xing's crown, sending him crashing down before Strange Butterfly. Stars exploded in his vision, his sight blurring.

Witnessing this, the livestream room erupted in wails.

Following Black Night Approaching's analysis, many players had already marked Wind Control as a mandatory choice for future Star Vein combinations.

Many players watching the stream were even more nervous than Lu Xing, who was actually fighting.

Seeing Lu Xing completely defeated, some players in the livestream room excitedly typed in the chat:

"Lost the fight, pay up!"

(End of Chapter)