Chapter 1626 - 413: Dual Competing for the Crown, Recovery of the Dead_2

Chapter 1626: Chapter 413: Dual Competing for the Crown, Recovery of the Dead_2

But to maintain his lead, the Mist Commander chose the cross-level challenge mode of hunting stronger monsters.

The final sprint between the two in the last three days could go either way.

During this period, players frequently posted their analyses on the forum, betting that one of them was certain to secure the first place.

This round of qualification distribution made the forum particularly lively.

Apart from many new IDs joining various topic discussions, veteran players also gained a lot from the entry of newcomers in this round.

First are the dungeon party players.

Many players have hoarded a lot of low-level weapons, equipment, and items.

These items can’t be sold at the trading house since most locals have resonating weapons, which they don’t even consider.

The Gold Coin Chamber of Commerce also rejects them, as weapons and equipment of too low quality can’t match the intensity of sea wars.

The only optimal solution is to sacrifice them to Emperor Zhao and receive a decomposition fee.

However, foresightful players opted to hoard, storing these items considered as junk in their space or guild stationed locations.

Just waiting for the right moment to make a big profit.

This moment is the new round of qualification distribution, with the influx of newcomers.

The newcomers can’t afford the rune resonance weapon that starts at ten thousand sacrificial power upon entry.

In the early stages, to level up and gain rewards, low-quality dungeon-produced weapons and equipment became excellent choices to increase their combat power.

The most popular among them are shield-type weapons.

The number of damage-bearing stream players is too few, so many small groups can only let the close combat lead, and shield-type defensive equipment can effectively reduce the suffering of damage-taking.

Thus, the prices of these items soared, outstripping supply.

Many of the weapons and equipment hoarded by veteran players in the earlier stages were snapped up in a short time, making a tidy profit.

Next are the pet flow players.

The new round of inheritance they anticipated has begun.

The pets that newcomers spent sacrificial power to buy from veteran players in the last round have finally welcomed their new owners.

As long as the pets are alive, they can recover their state through potions.

They can generally be sold at premiums of 10-30% over the original price at that time.

Premiums for popular pets will be even higher.

The reason lies in the complete reversal of the supply-demand relationship.

The number of newcomers qualified in this round reached two hundred million.

The base of players interested in the pet flow playstyle also surged, forming an unprecedented large demand market.

However, the number of mature pets available for trade in the hands of veteran players is very limited.

Most of these pets were captured in the last round or even earlier and cannot meet even a small fraction of the two hundred million newcomers’ demands in a short period.

This led to market supply falling short of demand.

Veteran players found their pets became hot commodities instantaneously, with no worry about selling them.

Newcomers competed with higher prices to gain advantages on the leveling path.

A premium of 10-30% for ordinary pets is not considered much at all.

Popular pets with practical skills see more exaggerated premiums, even possibly selling at double or several times the original price.

Without the help of newcomers in the same round (the sacrificial power of newcomers doesn’t affect rankings within the same round), players choosing pet flow at the start couldn’t afford them at all.

Once the market completely shifts to a seller’s market, the "assets" of veteran pet flow players saw a surge in value.

It was as if they got veteran players’ pets from the last round for free, also receiving over 10% annual interest.

Furthermore, the fishing faction players’ discarded equipment has also gained successors.

Among the three newcomer maps, there is a sea scene; many players need fishing equipment.

Including the Spirit Chef Party’s spirit meals, the prices also saw a wave of increase.

Many newcomers, after earning their first sacrificial power, eagerly want to taste the Spirit Chef cuisine, long coveted from live streams.

The earliest "backseat drivers" have been eyeing this for three years.

Now they can finally taste this fantastic flavor firsthand, the anticipation fueling the most direct consumer motivation.

The entrance of two hundred million newcomers has completely ignited the consumption frenzy.

Although they don’t earn much, each newcomer is a potential consumer of veteran players’ discarded items.

The newcomers’ joy comes from finally gaining player qualification, stepping into this broad realm of dreams.

While veteran players’ joy comes from the booming consumer power brought by newcomers.

Meanwhile, major guilds have also started new recruitment plans.

Newcomers’ leveling activity leaderboards, forum heated discussion points...trying to screen out potential talents for injecting fresh blood into the sustained growth of the guild.

The entire player faction has rejuvenated with this round of qualification distribution.

During this period, the hottest topic remains the "Double Suspension Championship Race."

As time passes, the gap between the first and second places on the activity leaderboard continues to narrow.

Fallen Star Sea Area, Initial Island.

Ye Ming’s silhouette was like a black lightning bolt in the jungle.

Flashing forward amid dense vegetation.

Poof!

Accompanied by the sound of flesh shattering.

He silently slid out from the shadow of a giant fern, the short blade in his hand gleaming darkly.

On the neck of the monster sipping water ahead, there appeared three blood lines, whimpering and collapsing to the ground, then the dagger instantly penetrated the back of its head.

Completing the kill, Ye Ming’s stride didn’t pause for a moment.

He didn’t even look down at the loot.

Utilizing the momentum of his forward sprint, he side-slipped smoothly, his garment billowing and blending into the environment.

As he reappeared, his target shifted to a frightened, hunched Poison Stinger Lynx over a hundred meters away.

The Poison Stinger Lynx had just bared its teeth to issue a threatening growl when Ye Ming’s figure swept across the ground eerily, and the short blade slashed upward diagonally, precisely cutting open the lynx’s slightly softer jaw.