The awakening of the Ancient Abyss Beast changed the battlefield instantly.
The overwhelming pressure radiating from its colossal body spread across the entire world.
The roaring Void Devourer suddenly fell silent.
Its countless crimson eyes stared at the enormous eye that had opened beneath the mountains.
For the first time...
The World Boss was afraid.
Lin Chen gripped the Ocean Emperor's Trident while watching the unbelievable scene.
He had witnessed King-Class Monsters.
Ancient Guardians.
Even the Sea God projection.
Yet none of them could compare to the pressure of the Ancient Abyss Beast.
It was as though the world itself had awakened.
The Golden Heaven Dragon slowly stood once more.
Although covered in wounds, its golden eyes regained some brilliance.
"...Guardian..."
"...Responds to the Master's will..."
The dragon spread its damaged wings.
Golden light erupted from every scale.
The Mythic Treasure Chest behind it also began shining.
Ancient runes appeared across the valley.
Lin Chen instinctively realized something.
The chest itself was reacting to the awakening.
Another communication request appeared.
He accepted.
[Unknown Survivor] : This is our last chance.
[Lin Chen] : I know.
[Unknown Survivor] : The World Boss is weakened.
[Lin Chen] : Then let's finish this.
Without another word, both players attacked.
Lin Chen thrust the Ocean Emperor's Trident forward.
The surrounding rivers, waterfalls, and even the moisture in the air answered his call.
A gigantic ocean vortex appeared above the valley.
"Mythic Skill!"
"Ocean Sovereign's Command!"
The vortex condensed into a colossal spear of water and lightning.
At the same time, the masked survivor disappeared once again.
Only a silver streak remained.
The Void Devourer roared angrily.
Black energy exploded from its body.
Dozens of void tentacles rushed toward the two players.
Lin Chen cut through the first several with his trident.
The masked survivor pierced straight through the others.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Explosions echoed continuously.
The battlefield shook violently.
The Golden Heaven Dragon seized the opportunity.
Its entire body ignited with brilliant golden flames.
"...Ancient..."
"...Heaven..."
"...Judgment..."
The dragon transformed into a beam of golden light.
It crashed directly into the Void Devourer's chest.
CRACK!!
The World Boss screamed.
A massive crack spread across its black armor-like scales.
Lin Chen's Abyss Sight activated automatically.
His eyes immediately found the glowing core hidden beneath the broken scales.
"There!"
He charged without hesitation.
The World Boss tried to retreat.
Too late.
The Ocean Emperor's Trident pierced through the crack.
Lightning erupted.
Ocean energy exploded.
The glowing core shattered.
For a brief moment...
Time itself seemed to stop.
The Void Devourer's body froze.
Its countless crimson eyes dimmed one after another.
Then—
BOOOOOOOOM!!
Its enormous body exploded into countless fragments of black energy.
The dimensional rift above the valley began collapsing.
The sky gradually returned to normal.
Silence descended.
A second later, every survivor in the world received the same notification.
World Announcement
The Monster Tide Final Boss has been defeated.
Calculating event rewards...
The valley erupted with brilliant golden light.
The Mythic Treasure Chest slowly descended onto the stone platform.
The Golden Heaven Dragon looked toward Lin Chen.
"...Inheritance Candidate..."
"...The chest..."
"...Belongs to you..."
Lin Chen stepped forward.
The masked survivor remained still.
Another communication request appeared.
[Unknown Survivor] : It's yours.
Lin Chen looked toward the figure.
[Lin Chen] : You're giving it up?
Several seconds passed.
[Unknown Survivor] : I came for confirmation.
[Lin Chen] : Confirmation?
[Unknown Survivor] : To see if you were worthy.
Lin Chen frowned.
Before he could ask another question, the masked survivor slowly removed the helmet.
Long silver hair flowed in the wind.
A pair of clear blue eyes met his.
It was a young woman.
She looked no older than twenty-three.
Her expression remained calm.
"My name is..."
She paused briefly.
"...Ling Yue."
Lin Chen was surprised.
This was the first survivor who had willingly revealed their identity.
"Ling Yue..."
She smiled faintly.
"Looks like we'll meet again."
Before Lin Chen could respond, a teleportation light surrounded her.
The event battlefield was ending.
Her figure gradually disappeared.
Just before vanishing completely, one final message arrived.
[Ling Yue] : Don't lose the Sea God Inheritance.
Then she was gone.
Lin Chen stood silently for several moments.
Rank Two.
Ling Yue.
Another inheritance candidate.
The future was becoming increasingly interesting.
The Golden Heaven Dragon's aura weakened further.
"...Open..."
"...The chest..."
"...Quickly..."
Lin Chen nodded.
He placed his hand on the Mythic Treasure Chest.
The lid slowly opened.
Brilliant rainbow-colored light illuminated the valley.
A series of notifications appeared.
Mythic Treasure Chest Opened
Obtained:
- Divine Sea Crystal ×5
- Ancient Skill Scroll ×1
- Mythic Equipment Chest ×1
- Sea God's Crown Fragment ×1
- World Origin Crystal ×1
Then—
The familiar golden light appeared.
10,000× System Activated
The rewards transformed.
Divine Sea Crystal ×50,000
Ancient Skill Scroll → Eternal Skill Scroll
Mythic Equipment Chest → Ancient Equipment Chest
Sea God's Crown Fragment ×10,000
World Origin Crystal → Perfect World Origin Crystal
Even Lin Chen couldn't hide his excitement.
Every reward had evolved beyond its original limits.
Especially the Eternal Skill Scroll.
It was the first Eternal-grade item he had ever obtained.
Before he could inspect the rewards further, another notification appeared.
World Announcement
Monster Tide Completed.
Calculating Regional Rankings...
Several seconds later, the final rankings appeared.
Monster Tide Final Rankings
1. Anonymous
2. Anonymous
3. Anonymous
4. Anonymous
5. Anonymous
Rewards have been distributed.
Thank you for surviving.
The announcement disappeared.
A deep silence settled across the world.
The Monster Tide had finally ended.
Millions had died.
Billions had survived.
And everyone understood one thing.
The Island Survival Game had entered a completely new era.
The Golden Heaven Dragon slowly looked toward Lin Chen one final time.
"...Grow stronger..."
"...The Void..."
"...Will return..."
Its body gradually transformed into countless golden particles.
The Ancient Guardian had completed its mission.
Watching the disappearing light, Lin Chen tightened his grip on the Ocean Emperor's Trident.
The Monster Tide was over.
But the true enemy had finally revealed itself.
The Void.
And somewhere beyond this world...
It was waiting.
To Be Continued...