Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 169: The Extermination of the Spinach Butcher!
"Holy crap, not again?"

The fat man stared in disbelief: "This Spinner Butcher is already level 38, can he really go back to Twilight Wasteland?"

"Hard to say……"

I frowned: "However, this is an S-rank main quest, and the final reward has a very high probability of being orange equipment. Moreover, the target you kill will also drop the first orange BOSS Ability Crystal Treasure Chest in the entire server. Don't you think it would be a pity to miss it?"

"Of course it's a pity..."

The fat man gritted his teeth and said, "But... we can't be desperados, can we? Orange-grade equipment is good, but our lives are just as important, aren't they?"

"That's right, let's discuss it with everyone?"

"it is good!"

So the two of them lay down in the chairs, closed their eyes, and entered the in-game group chat mode.

"How to say?"

I cut to the chase: "Are you interested in this S-rank subjugation mission?"

"Yes, of course!"

Cai Cai said, "The problem is that the Spine Butcher has been fed to level 40 by those brainless bastards. He's at least 6 levels higher than us, and the suppression is too strong. I'm worried that if we go there, we'll just be asking for death."

"really."

Ruolin said, "Everyone is interested in the first kill of the orange-level BOSS, but... the risk of this raid is too great!"

Koumei said, "Anyway, this mission looks a little scary..."

"So, you're planning to abandon this mission?" I asked.

"No, absolutely not!"

Cai Cai said, "It would be such a pity to give up..."

"your sister!"

The fat man said speechlessly, "Cai Cai, people die for money and birds die for food. If you die, it's because of high-level equipment."

"Actually, you can definitely give it a try."

I smiled faintly and said, "If you really want to try, it's not impossible. After all, I have a Resurrection Scripture in my interdimensional storage space. If we encounter the Spine Butcher and can't defeat him, I can sacrifice this Resurrection Scripture. Even if we can't defeat the Spine Butcher, I can hold him off for a while, enough for you to escape. After consuming the Resurrection Scripture, I can teleport directly to a nearby teleportation array to resurrect. It's like using a Resurrection Scripture as a backup for our team. What are your opinions?"

"can."

Cai Cai said, "It's a bit of a waste to use up a Resurrection Scripture. It'll be a huge loss for the boss."

"It's just a resurrection grimoire. You can fight it again if you use it up. No need to regret it."

"Fine!"

Zhang Ruolin said, "Since Ding Han has said so, let's participate in this event! Just like Cai Cai said, if we can really participate in the first kill of the orange BOSS, it will greatly improve us!"

"That's right!"

Cai Cai said, "Moreover, the 'Charm Value' system has just been updated in Star Abyss. It is said that the Charm Value is related to the drop rate and the chance of getting top-quality items from treasure chests. In other words, the higher the Charm Value, the higher the chance of getting top-quality items from the treasure chests. The way to obtain Charm Value is also simple and straightforward. You can get it by completing S-level or higher tasks. In addition, player behaviors related to achievements, such as the first kill of an orange BOSS and personal achievements, will also reward Charm Value."

"Good guy..."

The fat man said, "After hearing what Cai Cai said, we definitely have to participate in this event!"

"That's right!"

"All right."

I smiled slightly: "Everyone, get ready. Arrive at the player black market in advance to replenish your ammunition and supplies. At 12 o'clock sharp, teleport to Twilight Wasteland with the other players."

"Why didn't we go earlier?" the fat man said. "The teleportation point wasn't closed."

"If you go there early, there are too few players, and you'll be doomed if you encounter the Spike Butcher."

"Fine……"

……

So, in the evening, I had a dry pot dinner with Fatty and Shen Yue, and then went to the moat to enjoy the breeze. While the two of them were being affectionate, I sat on the opposite side with my arms crossed, resting and waiting for the final battle that night.

Finally, after they had kissed enough, Shen Yue drove away in her white CC, completely satisfied.

"Nima..."

I grabbed the fat man by the neck and said, "Come on, let me see, are your lips swollen from kissing?"

"Hahahaha~~~"

The fat man suddenly burst into laughter, even laughing until tears streamed down his face.

"What are you laughing at, you bastard?" I asked.

"Ding Han, you're just envious and jealous..."

The fat man put his hand on my shoulder and said with a deep look in his eyes, "Seeing the sweetness between me and Shen Yue, did you feel a little flutter in your heart, and feel that you can't stay single any longer?"

"Stop talking nonsense, all I care about is the game, I want to become the strongest in Star Abyss!"

"Ok!"

The fat man nodded: "Becoming the strongest person in Xingyuan won't stop you from getting a girlfriend."

He grinned and said, "To be honest, I'm very satisfied with both Lin Qingying and Lu Xiaobei. I think your quality of life would improve dramatically if either of them became your girlfriend."

"Don't..."

I said speechlessly, "I really don't dare to think about these things. Besides, there's no chance of me and Lin Qingying getting together. As for Xiao Bei... that guy's thinking is too unpredictable. I can't keep up with him. I don't think we're a good match."

"Forget it, I don't want to get involved in your love life."

The fat man said, "In short, as your brother, your well-being is the most important thing to me. As for who the woman next to you is, it doesn't matter, and I won't offer any advice."

"can!"

I patted him on the shoulder: "You're much better than that bastard Milo in this respect." "Hehe, let's go, to the player black market."

"go!"

……

Late at night, the player black market.

After reuniting with Ruolin, Cai Cai, and Koumei, the group switched to their battle forms.

"Ding Han!"

At this moment, Qiang Churulong walked over and said with a smile, "You've arrived?"

"Ah."

I looked behind the person behind the spear-wielding dragon. The cloaked figure seemed very mysterious. He didn't say anything and walked in another direction, while Xu Tian and the others greeted each other.

Soon after, the number of players increased, and the player black market was almost overflowing.

"My dear warriors!"

The Initiator reappeared, standing high above the Phase Teleportation Array, looking down at the players with disdain. He said, "The gloom of Twilight Waste hangs over every one of us. The Spine Butcher is leading his alien army to devour the land that once belonged to us. Prepare for battle! Hang the Spine Butcher's head high above the base gate, let the aliens tremble in fear, and show them who the true master of the Star Abyss World is!"

Immediately, many players responded, their eyes filled with excitement.

"The One Who Opens Up is absolutely right, we humans and the alien races are irreconcilable enemies!"

"Cut off the head of the Spinner Butcher and raise the might of humanity!"

"Please rest assured, Master, we will definitely not let you down. We also ask that you distribute more rewards, because only by becoming stronger can we better serve you!"

……

Seeing the crowd's agitated state, I was speechless.

Not far away, the spear, like a dragon, looked up at the one who had initiated it, its eyes also revealing excitement.

"drop!"

I immediately sent a message to Guns Out Like Dragons, saying, "So, these players really just see the NPC who issues the quest as a superior NPC?"

"if not?"

"The Dragon with the Spear" gave a meaningful smile and said, "From the first time the Opener appeared until today, he has always looked like an NPC and can issue quests, so most players don't regard him as a GM, let alone think that the Opener is also a player."

I frowned: "No wonder the initiator was able to fool so many players."

"It's really just a matter of each getting what they need."

"The Initiator needs players to help him gain world contribution, while players need the Initiator to issue tasks to improve themselves and lay a good foundation for their better survival in 'Star Abyss'. In fact, how many players are really stupid? Perhaps many people have guessed some of the details, but they are just too lazy to point them out. After all, it doesn't benefit anyone."

He added, "Currently, it seems that managers like the Initiator have the power of life and death over players, and can even directly punish players by making them lose levels, so there's even less reason for players to actively resist, because there's no need."

I felt relieved: "That does seem to be true."

"Don't overthink it. Improving your combat strength is the top priority. As for the truth of everything, it will naturally come to light at that time."

"Swordsman Takes a deep breath and says, "Actually, what I want to do most is not to lead players to conquer new territories and dominate the world in Star Abyss. What I want to do most is simply to bring my brothers back to the real world. Star Abyss is good, but it is not our home."

I nodded in deep agreement.

……

Soon after, the huge phase teleportation array in front of us began to flicker. It was 12 o'clock!
"set off!"

The initiator raised his arm and said, "No one can stop us, not even the Spinner Butcher. Warriors, use your strength and wisdom to bring me the Spinner Butcher's head!"

The S-rank regional mission, "[Slay the Spinner Butcher]", has officially begun!
"Let's go!"

Clutching my bomb gun, I charged into the teleportation array first. Behind me, light flashed, and Cai Cai, Ruo Lin, and the others followed. There were so many players teleporting in today that we were pushed forward by the crowd before we even started walking.

Once they were dozens of meters away from the phase teleportation point, the crowd finally dispersed. Players formed groups of three or five and headed south into the night. Of course, some large guilds would also move together in groups of dozens.

"Warriors, spread out! Once you find the Spinner Butcher, notify everyone, and we'll all head out to defeat him!"

The initiator followed in, mysteriously concealed within his cloak, his voice melodious yet trembling, surprisingly possessing an epic quality.

"go!"

I grabbed my bomb gun and led the four members of my squad away from the crowd, heading straight south.

While traveling, I opened the large map of Twilight Wasteland and was immediately startled by what I saw!
At this point, over 50% of the Twilight Wasteland was covered in countless red dots. The denser the red dots, the more alien species there were. Unfortunately, the coordinates of the Spiked Butcher were not marked.

"Boss..."

Cai Cai frowned and said, "The number of mutants this time is much greater than last time. We need to be careful."

"Ah."

I nodded and led everyone toward the direction where the red dots were less dense.

……

About twenty minutes later.

"Ho~~~"

A low roar came from the woods on one side, and a foul stench wafted over!

"careful!"

I hurriedly raised my grenades and aimed, but all I saw were streaks of red lantern-like light appearing in the night—the eyes of some kind of wild beast!

"Holy crap, so many of them are Soundwave Beasts!"

Cai Cai's face turned green instantly.

(End of this chapter)