noveldepot Chapter 123 Expansion Pack: Preparing for the Beast Tide
Chapter 123 Expansion Pack: Preparing for the Beast Tide
Instantly activating "Sage Mode": "Holy crap, the official efficiency is unbeatable!"
Running Knife Rat: "Old Taoist, I remember you got the qualification, didn't you? If you don't log in tomorrow, I'll look down on you."
The old Taoist priest from Linjiang said, "Go ahead and try. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Running-Knife Rat: "That's more like it, old Taoist. I'll wait until you go in, then you'll kneel down and sing 'Conquer'!"
The old Taoist priest by the river said, "Hmph, I advise you to get some sleep. You can have anything in your dreams."
Inside a rented room on Blue Star.
Li Fan watched the two players bickering and smiled to himself.
Linjiang Laodao and Paodao Shushu are like a pair of bickering lovers. They haven't even met online yet, but they're already fighting on the forum every day.
If it weren't for the fact that Run-Knife Rat isn't currently at the Qingxuan Sect, Li Fan would really like to see what it would be like for the two of them to meet when Old Daoist Linjiang comes online.
"Right, the official announcement has been released, let's see what's going on." With that thought, Li Fan quickly opened the pinned post on the forum and started reading.
Unlike the usual game update announcements, this time the pinned post even featured a special video.
The title above the video is just a few big words: Expansion Pack "Prepare for the Beast Tide".
Upon seeing this, Li Fan immediately felt a sense of inquiry and promptly opened the video to watch it.
He slowly opened the video.
The first thing that comes into view is a lake filled with mist, resembling a fairyland.
A few white lotuses hang on the lake, their petals swaying gently in the breeze.
"Wow, this new map is interesting!" Li Fan exclaimed in amazement.
Clearly, he subconsciously assumed this place was one of the new features that the official team was about to release.
But for some reason, Li Fan felt that although he had never seen this scene before, it was somewhat familiar.
It's as if I'd heard it from someone else.
"Oh well, having a nice-looking map is definitely a good thing. The art team is amazing... Holy crap, what the hell is this?"
Li Fan hadn't finished expressing his feelings.
But in that brief moment, a giant white snake suddenly rose from the lake and coiled above the water!
The white snake was tens of meters long, as large as several trucks lined up together.
"Could this be the white snake they were talking about? Flying Dragon in the Sky died a just death!" Li Fan frowned deeply.
It was only now that he remembered that on the forum, Feilong Zaitian had mentioned that the monster that killed him was a white snake that lived in the Spirit Lake.
The white snake before them perfectly matched all the descriptions of a flying dragon in the sky.
"This game's CG is so realistic. I'll go grab a Coke to calm my nerves," Li Fan muttered to himself, taking a bottle of soda from the refrigerator.
But just as Li Fan unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip of the refreshing drink...
next moment!
The white snake in the video suddenly rushed right in front of him, baring its sharp fangs!
"Damn!" Li Fan was shocked and even spat out the cola he had just drunk.
He touched his heart, feeling that he couldn't take it for a while.
Why didn't the official team give any warning before suddenly appearing in front of us?
If he were a heart patient, he might have actually collapsed.
After Li Fan calmed down, the video content slowly unfolded.
It turns out that the white snake wasn't trying to kill the non-existent camera, but rather the giant wild boar in front of the video feed.
The most terrifying thing is that the wild boars in this cultivation world are as big as an elephant.
But the white snake simply tossed it high into the air, opened its large mouth, and swallowed it whole.
Even through a screen, the sheer force of the impact sent chills down Li Fan's spine.
"If a monster of this magnitude truly existed in this world, perhaps only a nuclear bomb could kill it?"
Li Fan's eyes were unfocused, and he almost dropped the cola.
The subsequent videos were not as thrilling. First, several powerful monsters appeared one after another, until the end, which was a chase scene with all kinds of beasts running wild.
But the immersive experience was so great that Li Fan found himself standing and watching the entire 8-minute video without even realizing it.
At the end of the video, the screen went black, and a line of white text appeared.
"Spring brings a beast tide, and all kinds of demons arrive. Qingxuan Sect cultivators, are you all ready?"
The handwriting faded out slowly, and the video ended, but Li Fan remained unsettled for a long time.
After a while, he finally came to his senses and muttered to himself, "Could a human really create this game animation?"
Li Fan had already finished watching the video, but instead of checking the update announcement, he opened the game forum.
as predicted.
In just over ten minutes, the atmosphere of the entire forum changed instantly.
Runaway Mouse: "Flying dragon in the sky, from now on, I, Mouse, will never laugh at you again."
Hidden Dragon in the Abyss: "Damn, you managed to steal the Ice Heart Lotus from the White Snake's hands, so this server-wide announcement should belong to you, Flying Dragon in the Sky."
Crouching Tiger Hidden in the Forest: "Seeing is believing! When you guys talked about how fierce it was, it sounded like you were exaggerating like a fisherman."
"But looking at it now, I realize you were too modest, Flying Dragon in the Sky."
Flying Dragon in the Sky: "Oh, it's nothing, just luck, just luck."
Although he said that, he was secretly delighted.
Apart from their team, no one else had ever set foot on this sacred lake.
Having no personal experience of the white snake's terror, they naturally questioned the credibility of Flying Dragon's first server-wide announcement.
But facts speak louder than words; once the White Snake appeared, all doubts vanished.
Who would dare underestimate a monster that can swallow an elephant whole?
Cilantro Lover: "By the way, I feel like this CG is hiding a lot of information, but I'm just too stupid to figure it out. Crouching Tiger, what are your thoughts?"
The news that someone loves cilantro instantly attracted the attention of many players.
indeed.
This game's CG contains a lot of useful information, but most people can't figure it out.
Crouching Tiger is best at this kind of situation.
Crouching Tiger Hidden in the Forest: "Actually, the content in the CG is quite simple. The appearance of the White Snake means that the new map, Spirit Lake, may be launched."
"As for the stampede of beasts and the last line of white text, it probably refers to the content of the first expansion, Spring Beast Tide."
After hearing Wohu's explanation, everyone was surprised.
After all, this analysis means that a very big crisis may occur after the next update.
The sheer magnitude of that beast tide is something that current players simply cannot withstand.
After a long period of silence on the forum, Wohu seemed to sense something was amiss and typed out a message.
Crouching Tiger Hidden in the Forest: "I think everyone shouldn't worry too much. After all, the main content of this expansion should still be the preparation phase, and the main content of this video probably takes place in the later stages."
Running Mouse: "That's good, that's good. That really scared me to death just now."
Li Fan took a deep breath and reopened the forum.
By this time, the post had been shared hundreds of times, and the players' emotions gradually shifted from initial shock to excitement and anticipation.
Flying Dragon in the Sky: "To be honest, when I saw that white snake, my legs went weak. I was only able to escape alive because my teammate took a knife for me."
When stars shine brightly: "How's the brother who took the fall for me doing now?"
Flying Dragon in the Sky: "...He has been resurrected, and he's still cursing me now."
The forum was filled with laughter.
The old Taoist priest from Linjiang said, "I haven't even entered the game yet, and you're already telling me we're going to fight a beast tide? Isn't this newbie village a bit too difficult?"
Running Knife Mouse: "Old Taoist, are you scared? If you're scared, then don't come. I, Mouse, will carry the team by myself."
The old Taoist priest from Linjiang retorted, "Bullshit! I've been cultivating immortality for decades, why would I be afraid of a few beasts?"
Cangfeng Mingyue: "Decades? How old are you this year, old Taoist?"
The old Taoist priest by the river: "...Eighteen."
Another burst of laughter followed.
Wohu sent another long message, listing the types of monsters in the video, their possible attack methods, and the supplies that players need to prepare, in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Finally, he added:
"The beast tide won't be defeated in a day or two; the preparation phase will last at least a few weeks. Everyone should level up or gather equipment as needed. When the battle actually begins, anyone who drags their feet will have to deal with the consequences."
This message received hundreds of likes.
Li Fan closed the forum, leaned back in his chair, and stared at the ceiling. The night outside was already deep, but he felt no sleepiness whatsoever.
The White Snake, the Beast Tide, and Ten Thousand Demons Arrive...
This game is getting more and more interesting.