Chapter 67: Trust Me, It's Covered

Chapter 67: Trust Me, It’s Covered

With his plan in mind, Lu Xing decided to give it one more shot.

First, he needed to stock up on Psi-Blast Charges to prepare for the challenge ahead.

To purchase them, he needed a contact in the Armorer’s Guild. A commenter named Weapon Master fit the bill perfectly.

After sending a friend request, Weapon Master quickly accepted, and a chat window popped up.

Weapon Master: Did you finally come to your senses, bro? Don’t worry, my strategy’s battle-tested. I’ll even sell you the Psi-Blast Charges at cost—100 Sacrificial Power each.

Lu Xing hesitated slightly before replying:

Explorer: Why sell them at cost? What’s in it for you?

Weapon Master: Come on, you know why everyone in your Live Streaming Room is cheering you on, right? They all want you to contain the Mirage Butterfly and unlock the Gale Command Life Soul.

Explorer: Does getting it mean that much to you?

Weapon Master: Absolutely! Gale Command is the perfect complement to my Stellar Vein build. I’ve been stuck for ages because my current Hawk-Headed Demon Life Soul can only glide, not sustain flight. But with Gale Command, I can finally solve this. Imagine—dropping Psi-Blast Charges from high altitude as a flying bomber, no risk of collateral damage!

The exchange clarified Weapon Master’s motives. For him, Gale Command would eliminate his weakness, letting the Psi-Blast Charges shine.

Lu Xing ultimately spent 500 Sacrificial Power on five second-gen charges. While the cost stung, he consoled himself with thoughts of the tens of thousands of points he’d gain if he succeeded.

Instead of charging ahead, he returned to Dizhong Village’s Testing Tower to simulate the explosion mechanics. Triggering the charges required precise mental focus, and he refused to waste them. The tower’s simulation mode—costing just 1 Sacrificial Power per use—allowed him to test without real losses.

After thirty minutes of practice, he’d mastered the technique.

As he embarked, his Live Streaming Room exploded with viewers offering chaotic encouragement:

Darklandsisfun: Finally growing a spine, huh? You were carrying the burden of the entire playerbase to secure Gale Command. No backing down now!

Happy Hamster Faction: Real strength isn’t about overpowering foes—it’s about facing challenges head-on when you’re still weak. Every failure makes you stronger. You’re starting to get it.

Immortal Warrior: You kids today are so fragile. Back in my day, we got smacked around in games and real life. Monsters smacking you around? That’s not a setback—it’s embarrassing.

Daoist Naturalist: Brother Explorer, I’m counting on you to make my flying dream come true! (Donates 5 Sacrificial Power)

The stream buzzed with anticipation. While past failures had made Lu Xing a meme icon—his beaten expressions endlessly circulated on forums—players secretly hoped he’d succeed. Gale Command’s versatility (offense, defense, control, flight) made it a holy grail for monster-build players.

After 1.5 hours, Lu Xing reached Stormwhisper Pond. Through the reeds, he spotted the familiar massive eyes.

Mirage Butterfly burst forth, its smugness palpable.

“Come here. Let’s see if I can’t blow you to bits.”

Keeping his charges hidden, Lu Xing waited. As expected, Mirage Butterfly charged low over the water, slamming toward him with a tidal wave of force.

At twenty meters, Lu Xing yanked out all five charges. The Butterfly sensed the surge—but too late.

“Hahaha! Die already!”

For a moment, Lu Xing imagined his future fame: his name etched into Gale Command’s database entry, his Live Streaming Room flooded with awe.

Then Mirage Butterfly beat its wings.

A hurricane-force gust tore the charges from his grip.

Boom!

The explosives detonated dozens of meters above him, the shockwave hurling Lu Xing backward.

The Butterfly stared, wide-eyed with panic.

Lu Xing’s face fell. He opened his mouth to plead with the enraged creature—

But in his Live Streaming Room, the memes were already flying:

Nightfallapproach: Gale Command’s too OP! Disarming attacks? Count me in!

Weapon Master: (Explorer bruised-and-bloodied.jpg) Prediction: “Don’t hit me, please don’t hit me!” (Sarcastic smiley)

Today’s Slacker: (Explorer curled in fetal position.jpg) Tuck in tight—saves 30 hits easy!

Happy Hamster Faction: Bet: How long before Explorer cries? I’m saying 10 minutes!

Beaverbeats: Poem
Mirage Butterfly’s mocked me for years,
Let it mock me for years more!
Year after year, blow after blow—
How many years will it take?

And so, for twenty agonizing minutes, Lu Xing’s screen filled with pain.

(End of Chapter)

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