Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

Chapter 1257 Countermeasures
The news brought back by the hunter team attracted the attention of the senior members of the investigation team, including the commander-in-chief.

The commander-in-chief convened an emergency meeting. The participants this time were not only the backbones of various departments, but also all the top hunters who were currently in the Star Base were called over.

Now that most of the people had arrived, the commander-in-chief got straight to the point.

"The team led by Spear Master Dono discovered an extremely large Shatter Dragon while investigating the Boom Dragons that appeared in the Molten Canyon.

After the description, it can be basically confirmed that it is an extremely rare special individual of Broken Dragon - Critical Broken Dragon. "

Upon hearing this, the hunters had different reactions.

Feng Ying didn't have any special experience. She had never hunted before, and had never even seen a creature like the Broken Dragon with her own eyes.

All we know is that it is a large species of beast dragon whose danger level is second only to Tyrannosaurus Rex. The danger level of ordinary original species is as high as six stars. It exists at the top of the ecological chain and has no natural enemies.

Hayata pinched her chin and fell into memories.

The first time she came into contact with a monster like the Shattering Dragon was when she was traveling and training with the brigade.

She once had a brief encounter with it deep in the volcano, but at that time she was no match for the Broken Dragon. After a thrilling and hard battle, she found an opportunity and hurriedly evacuated.

The second time was after arriving in the New World, when he cooperated with Gale to hunt one. That's how Gale got the "Iron Fist" set.

Although they were all seven-star hunters at that time and hunted in pairs, the battle with the Shattering Dragon was still not easy.

She was still impressed by the power of the exploding slime mold and the ferocious fighting style of the Shattering Dragon.

This is just the original species.

Generally speaking, the danger level of a subspecies or special individuals will be one to two levels higher than the original species.

In other words, this so-called "Critical Broken Dragon" may even be as threatening as an ancient dragon.

The alcoholic trio's reactions were more obvious, and they looked at each other.

Ted raised his hand. "Well, we may have encountered the Broken Dragon you mentioned."

Everyone looked over.

Seeing that everyone seemed to have forgotten something, Ted recounted the story of how the Alcohol Team encountered the Broken Dragon mother and son in the Molten Canyon, how the Broken Dragon mother and son discovered the ancient slime mold, how the cub was blown to death, how the mother was seriously injured and on the verge of death, and how she finally survived with difficulty and staggered away.

The research team leader unfolded a huge book, "Come to think of it, the guild's research materials on critical dragons did mention that the appearance of critical dragons is directly related to special slime molds.

The Broken Dragon has a strong fighting spirit and has been pursuing more powerful power throughout his life.

The best choice is the ancient slime mold spores that are hidden deep underground and survive the high temperature and high pressure of lava.

Most of the broken dragons that obtained the ancient slime mold species could not survive, just like the cub, which was blown to death.

Only the strongest individuals can survive the initial stage of symbiosis.

Even so, the extremely unstable and powerful ancient slime mold will always threaten their lives.

Their shells are constantly shattered, contaminated with minerals rich in volcanic lava, and reshaped under high temperature and high pressure.

Just like steel that is constantly forged, it becomes harder and harder.

In order to cope with the powerful impact brought by the ancient slime mold explosion, their bodies will develop again, becoming much larger than ordinary individuals.

This is the 'Critical Dragon Crusher'."

The research class leader closed the book and said with a serious expression: "According to the guild's records, there is only one record of successfully hunting a critical dragon.

An elite team of four top hunters managed to kill it at the cost of one sacrifice and one serious injury.

If you decide to hunt, be sure to be fully prepared and plan for the worst.”

The commander-in-chief crossed his arms and frowned deeply. After thinking for a moment, he looked at the leader of the research class and the director of the Institute of Ecology.

"Do you think it is necessary to hunt the Critical Dragon?"

The director of the Ecological Research Institute adjusted his thick glasses and said, “Smashing dragons have violent tempers, especially critical smashing dragons that have struggled to survive the repeated explosions of unstable ancient slime molds.

If we decide not to hunt, we suggest that we find out their range of activities, designate it as a restricted area, and strictly prohibit our people from approaching, otherwise there is a high probability of being attacked."

The leader of the logistics squad scratched his hair and said in distress: "The Broken Dragon's range of activities is very large. Our transportation route to the other side of the Grand Canyon will be interrupted. It will be very troublesome."

Feng Ying raised her hand, "Is it possible to lead that guy to some other place? For example, the Dragon Crystal Land or something like that.

If it has a bad temper, let it fight with the ancient dragon."

"It's a bit difficult." The research group leader reminded: "If you do that, you will not only need to cross mountains and ridges, but also cross the entire Coral Plateau."

"Too."

The director of the Ecological Research Institute spoke again, "There is one more thing that must be explained in advance.

Judging from the clues and traces found so far, it has been basically confirmed that the Ice Curse Dragon will move to a location near the Molten Canyon next.

Although we don’t know why the Ice Dragon, which is supposed to live in extremely cold areas, would come to a hot volcano, we must be on guard.”

Aiden's eyes twitched, "An ancient dragon that freezes everything, and a critical dragon that may be as powerful as an ancient dragon-level creature?
To hunt two monsters head-on, two fully staffed teams of top hunters would not be enough.

Is it possible to cause them to fight and we can benefit from it?"

Feng Ying nodded repeatedly after hearing this. She had a similar idea before when she wanted to lead the critical broken dragon to the dragon crystal land.

"It seems feasible?" Hayata pinched his chin, "The Critical Dragon has a violent temper and is keen on challenging strong enemies. It will attack almost any large creature that enters its sight.

Gu Long was a proud person and would not tolerate provocation.

If the two meet, the probability of a conflict is high.”

The commander-in-chief pondered and nodded, "That's true, but the ancient dragons are very intelligent, and luring them into a fight is unlikely to work.

At the moment, it seems that the best way is to continue investigating the Frost Dragon, and after its location is fully confirmed, find a way to lure the Critical Broken Dragon over there and cause a fight between them.

The hunters are hiding nearby and will decide whether to intervene later depending on the results."

The hunters exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

"Anyway, let's get ready. Ansel, Gail, Evelyn, and Ferdie are currently confronting the Misty Hazrat in the Miasma Valley. I'm afraid they won't be able to join this operation.

Az and the sea hunters followed the fishing fleet into the deep sea to ensure the food supply of Xingchen.

The top hunters in Xingchen currently are only the Alcohol Team, Hayata, Fengying, Aiden and you six in total. As for the other hunters."

Hayata raised his hand and said, "Unlike super giant ancient dragons like the Molten Mountain Dragon and the Dark Lantern Dragon, it is too dangerous to let four or five-star hunters participate in the battle against conventional-sized ancient dragon-level creatures."

The commander-in-chief fell silent again, and finally sighed, "Then I'll leave it to you all."

"Both the Ice Curse Dragon and the Critical Shatter Dragon are monsters that are good at special attack methods. Please be prepared to deal with extreme cold and the Shatter Dragon's explosive attacks." The director of the Ecological Research Institute reminded.

The commander-in-chief nodded heavily. "The processing house has developed special clothing to deal with extreme cold. As for the means to resist explosions, perhaps we can think of a way to protect the stone? I will instruct the craftsmen to assist you with all their efforts."

(End of this chapter)