Floating Island - Triple S Talent

Chapter 317 Enhanced Monster Drop Rewards

The first change that drew attention was Lein's order to relocate all the islands in the Divine Sky Realm to the outskirts of the "100 Realms Land." This name was given because the land was so vast—equivalent to the size of one hundred combined realms. The islands, both large and small, began moving slowly, like giant ships gliding through the ocean, heading toward the outer boundaries of this new land.

Lein's island, however, remained in the center of the Divine Sky Realm, standing majestically like a lighthouse in the sea. This island became a symbol of Lein's absolute power, reminding everyone that he was the supreme leader who united them. No one dared to oppose this rule. Everyone complied without resistance, including other human alliances. Even those who initially seemed reluctant eventually submitted to Lein's undeniable strength and authority.

The second change implemented was the requirement for all national alliances to register their population. Lein planned to rebuild a system of governance resembling Earth's culture, a step he believed was crucial to preserving human identity.

The third change announced was the opening of the 100 Realms Land for free exploration over the next seven days. This announcement immediately attracted the attention of many, from adventurers to treasure hunters.

These three major announcements were delivered by Nita on one of the most prominent social media platforms and television stations. Her position represented Lein as the leader of the World Market Trade alliance. Everyone followed the announcements without resistance.

On the coastal outskirts, a tense scene was unfolding. A three-meter-tall turtle monster stood firmly, its steel-like skin reflecting the sunlight, showcasing its formidable strength. Ten people surrounded it, their weapons poised to unleash another round of attacks.

Sweat dripped from their faces, reflecting their relentless efforts that had yet to succeed.

"Come on, attack again!" shouted a man wielding a black sword, his voice echoing over the crashing waves.

The man stepped forward, his sword glowing with a dark aura. With a swift motion, he swung his weapon toward the turtle's neck, attempting to pierce the hardened layer that protected the creature.

At the same time, a woman in the back row stretched out her hand, black lightning dancing around her fingers before shooting forward, striking the turtle's body. "Come on, just a little more!" she shouted, her eyes sparkling with determination.

Attack after attack continued to strike the turtle. Each time its skin cracked, the sound of shattering metal rang out, spurring the attackers' spirits.

After what felt like hours, the monster finally collapsed onto the sand, its final breath leaving a low rumble in its wake. A notification appeared in front of all their eyes:

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[Congratulations, you have successfully killed the Iron Turtle]...

[Congratulations, you have successfully killed the Iron Turtle]...

"Check what dropped!" shouted one of them, his voice full of curiosity and hope. A man walked toward the massive corpse lying on the sand. His steps were confident, though his companions' eyes remained on him warily. When his gaze fell on a glowing object near the turtle's body, his breath caught. "A golden chest!" he exclaimed, his voice rising with excitement, causing everyone nearby to freeze for a moment.

"A golden chest!" the man shouted again.

The shout triggered chaos. The other adventurers immediately sprinted toward the man, their steps hurried, sand flying beneath their feet.

"Amazing, a golden chest appeared! This is the first time I've seen one in person," shouted a man with sparkling eyes, his voice echoing with excitement.

"True, the drop rewards from monsters on this land are much better compared to the ones on the Floating Island," replied another while nodding in agreement. They all seemed to share the same opinion, their expressions mixed with joy and awe. Since the unification of the cosmos, the drop rates from monsters on the Floating Island had drastically decreased. Level 20 monsters now rarely yielded satisfying rewards, making discoveries like the golden chest an extremely rare and valuable event.

On the other side of the now-dead turtle's body, a man bent down and picked something up from the sand. His face immediately lit up when he realized what he had found. "Look! There's a portal blueprint here too!" he shouted excitedly, his voice even louder than the man who had discovered the golden chest earlier.

"What? A portal blueprint?" One of them immediately stood up, his eyes wide with curiosity.

"Where? Let me see it!" shouted another, rushing toward the man.

When the man revealed the blueprint, the crowd immediately shifted direction, abandoning the golden chest. They surged like turbulent waves, pushing and shoving their way toward the man holding the blueprint. An old man with firm steps pushed through the crowd, snatching the blueprint from the man's hands without hesitation. "Damn, this is really a portal blueprint… and a high-level one!" he muttered in a raspy voice, his eyes shining with greed. He gazed at the blueprint like a collector who had just discovered the most valuable treasure of his life.

The old man lifted his gaze, observing his team still standing around the turtle's corpse. "Everyone, clean up this corpse immediately. We're moving to another location for the next hunt!" he ordered firmly. No one dared to disobey; they quickly moved to carry out his command. It was clear that he was the leader of the ten-person group, his aura radiating an undeniable authority.

Several people swiftly began skinning the turtle's thick hide, while others extracted body parts such as its shell and meat. The sunlight reflecting off the blades of their knives and tools created flashes of light across the sandy beach.

Extracting monster corpses had become a recent trend. The Hunter Association announced that they would buy any monster materials brought to them, no matter how much, at fair prices.

Thanks to this trend, many lower-ranked hunters were able to make a living just by extracting and collecting materials from monster corpses.

Situations similar to what the hunting group experienced were happening elsewhere. Across various locations on the vast new land created by Lein, similar scenes unfolded. All the monsters on the divine land dropped valuable materials that enticed hunters. This was a stark contrast to the materials typically found on the Floating Island, which had become increasingly unappealing.