The Hegemon-King of Western Chu led over thirty players, surrounding a bizarre black giant snake under his command.
The giant snake was ten meters long, had two heads, and could spit venom, looking extremely dangerous.
This was the Level 8 Black Iron-grade BOSS, the "Two-Headed Serpent Fiend."
The group's attacks were orderly, especially the dozen or so core members, each dealing significant damage.
Whether using skills or basic attacks, they could inflict effective damage on the BOSS, with individual members sometimes dealing close to a hundred damage in a single output.
Boom!
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While his teammates contained the enemy, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu swung his staff, and a fireball, like a crimson meteor, struck the Two-Headed Serpent Fiend, dealing astonishing damage.
"Boss is really fierce!"
"Yeah, thanks to him, we were able to grow so quickly!"
"Hehe, not only can we complete the 'Monster Cleanup' quest and earn points, but we can even kill a BOSS! I never dared to imagine that before!"
Seeing this scene, the people in the team showered the Hegemon-King of Western Chu with compliments.
"Don't be careless. The BOSS still has about 30% HP left. We can't afford any mistakes."
"Just follow me, and in the future, we can kill BOSSes whenever we want!"
A sharp gleam flashed in the Hegemon-King of Western Chu's eyes, and a proud smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Because he completely deserved these compliments and praises!
The entire team had gathered together solely because of him.
He had already leveled up to Level 4, long since replaced his novice attire, and was holding a Black Iron-grade staff obtained from killing an elite monster.
The core members of the team all wore non-novice equipment and had reached Level 3!
All of this was thanks to the Hegemon-King of Western Chu's talent, the Emperors Command!
"What have you decided? Are you going to join?"
Seeing the Two-Headed Serpent Fiend's HP dwindling, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu felt as if the First Kill Reward was waving at him.
He was full of vigor, possessing the kingly demeanor of someone looking down upon the world, as he gazed outside the battlefield.
A group of people had been standing there for a long time, faces showing unwillingness and envy —it was the team led by the Poet of the Fist Fighting Department.
This BOSS was actually discovered by them first, but unfortunately, they lacked the strength to complete the challenge and could only watch as the Hegemon-King of Western Chu and his group, who arrived later, hunted the BOSS.
"Unwilling? The gap between us is beyond your imagination. Let me show you how powerful my talent is!"
With that, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu actively displayed his talent, and an informational light screen unfolded above his head:
[Emperors Command]
Type: Talent
Grade: S-rank
Effect 1: Born King. Can establish a "Lord-Vassal Contract" with others. Initial contract limit is 10 people. Contract limit +1 for every level gained.
Effect 2: For every subordinate contracted, self Attack Power and Spell Strength increase by 10 multiplied by self Level. Subordinates receive 30% of this effect (If the contract is canceled, the corresponding bonuses for both Lord and Vassal disappear).
Effect 3: Unknown (Hidden and not displayed).
Description: Born King, commanding the world!
"An S-rank Talent!"
"No wonder they developed so fast and dared to challenge a Black Iron-grade BOSS!"
"Compared to that, our talents, even the talent of Boss Fist Fighting..."
Seeing the Hegemon-King of Western Chu's S-rank Talent, some people in the Poet of the Fist Fighting Department's team were dying of envy, their eyes filled with fervor and longing, wishing they could replace the Hegemon-King of Western Chu as the S-rank Talent holder.
Only one or two S-rank Talent holders might appear among a hundred thousand people. Who wouldn't be jealous upon seeing that?!
"Do you understand now? Follow me, and you can also gain the attribute bonuses brought by my talent!"
The Hegemon-King of Western Chu saw their reactions and said proudly:
"Some people are born kings! For example..."
However, before he could utter the word "I," a loud announcement suddenly rang out!
Moreover, the announcement didn't just reverberate through the five survival zones within Dimensional World No. 1, but across all Dimensional Worlds!
[All-Dimensional Announcement: Congratulations to Dragon Country player 'Peerless Dust' from Dimensional World No. 1 for achieving the first BOSS kill and receiving a special reward. This is hereby announced!]
This sudden announcement shocked everyone, including the Poet of the Fist Fighting Department, leaving them momentarily speechless.
The most embarrassed person was still the Hegemon-King of Western Chu.
He instantly froze, mouth wide open, eyes wide, as if paralyzed, unable to utter his final kingly declaration.
The entire Dimensional World No. 1 immediately became restless!
First Survival Base:
"Folks, is there something wrong with my ears? I'm still fighting a Red Fang Hound, and you're telling me someone killed a BOSS..."
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"The announcement can't be wrong, and he's one of us from Dimensional World No. 1. Now I just hope he's a decent person..."
"Peerless Dust? Which Great God is this? Can you come out and say something?"
Most players' first reaction was disbelief, followed by intense curiosity about this mysterious Peerless Dust... Dimensional World No. 2.
"Peerless Dust? A Dragon Country person?"
Hojo Shingo, a Sakurajima player, was startled by the announcement, anger showing in his eyes: "Chekushou! To let a Dragon Country person get ahead —this is a complete disgrace!"
Currently, three pets were in front of Hojo Shingo, beating up the Black Iron-grade BOSS, the "Mighty Savage Bear," along with his subordinates.
Unfortunately, the BOSS still had a lot of HP, causing Hojo Shingo to miss out on the First Kill Reward.
And those three pets were precisely under his control.
Normally, one person can only contract one pet.
But Hojo Shingo possesses the SS-rank Talent [Beast Taming Seal], giving him an initial contract limit of 3 pets, and the contract quantity increases with level.
At the same time, his success rate for contracting pets is as high as 40%, and he has one opportunity for a 100% successful forced contract, capable of forcibly contracting up to a Mythical-grade creature!
Unfortunately, it was difficult to encounter powerful monsters in the early stages of the game, meaning his strength wasn't yet overwhelming.
"As long as I develop for a bit longer and find a Mythical-grade creature to contract, whether it's Peerless Dust or players from other Dimensional Worlds, they will all become stepping stones for my conquest of the heavens!"
... Dimensional World No. 8.
Charles, a Mika Country player, emanated a faint, holy radiance, holding a staff, and was also dealing with a Black Iron-grade BOSS.
In front of him, an angelic creature with a pair of wings and a phantom body firmly blocked the BOSS, fully displaying a suppressing posture.
Seeing the BOSS's HP gradually bottom out, Charles couldn't help but feel delighted, his eyes burning with excitement.
Suddenly, the sound of the announcement rang out, shaking the entire Dimensional World!
"What?"
Charles's movements froze, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
"I possess the SS-rank Talent [Heart of the Angel], which allows me to summon Angel Phantoms of different ranks to assist in battle, yet I actually lost to him."
"Who exactly is this Peerless Dust? Does he possess an SSS-rank Talent?"
Charles instantly became flustered, his joyful mood vanishing.
"The power displayed by the summoned Angel Phantom is linked to my level. I must level up quickly. Peerless Dust... I won't lose next time!"
Charles could only suppress his depressed feelings and continue attacking the BOSS.
At the same time, the many Dimensional Worlds corresponding to Blue Star countries like Sakurajima Country, India, North Bear Country, Great Han Country, and Fog Capital Country were in turmoil:
"Baka yarou! Dragon Country people are truly despicable! The First Kill would have been ours, the Great Sun Empire's, in just a little while!"
"Dragon Country people were just lucky! Our India people have been steeped in cow dung since childhood, making everyone exceptionally talented. We will definitely surpass them next!"
"Lord Peerless Dust is definitely not a Dragon Country person. I think it must be a system error that mistakenly placed him in Dimensional World No. 1 as a Dragon Country talent. Only our Great Han Country can cultivate such an outstanding powerhouse."
"The relationship between Dragon Country and North Bear Country has always been good. If the dimensions open up in the future, we must not provoke Dragon Country players, especially Peerless Dust!"
...After the announcement was made, Lin Chen immediately became a celebrity among Blue Star players...