Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

Chapter 1269: Go to the Volcano to Get Some Lava (Seagull Face)
"This is a report compiled from the urgent messages sent back by the Cat Hunting Team. Please take a look."

In front of the command desk, the commander-in-chief shook a piece of report and motioned for everyone to pass it around.

The director of the Institute of Ecology and the head of the research class were the first to take over.

After quickly reading it, the director of the Ecological Research Institute sighed, "Is this really the case? It's just as I expected.

Given its indiscriminate and violent nature, if the chance of a Critical Dragon being born were not extremely small, the guild would probably have included this creature in the list of must-hunt creatures.

Like a Tyrannosaurus Rex."

“It seems that even if we don’t consider the impact on transportation routes, we still have to hunt it down.

At present, the initially formed ecology of the Lava Canyon has been destroyed by it, and the geographical location of the Lava Canyon is very special.

To the north are the resource-rich coral plateaus and miasma valleys, and to the south are vast ancient tree forests.

Once it leaves the Molten Canyon and begins to migrate, the damage it causes will probably be no less than that of the angry Tyrannosaurus that crossed the sea a few years ago, or even worse. "The research team leader said with a serious expression.

"Do we need to set off early to start hunting?" Ted, who was attending the meeting as the leader of the alcohol team, asked in a gruff voice, "We are ready."

The commander-in-chief fell into deep thought.

At present, the high-end combat power of the Star Stronghold is slightly insufficient. Inducing the Ice Curse Dragon and the Explosive Shattering Dragon to conflict is the key to whether these two monsters can be solved at one time.

However, reports sent back by hunters in recent days show that the Ice Curse Dragon's route has shifted. It has now flown over the Grand Canyon and is heading towards the north of the continent.

The ultimate goal may be the land of dragon crystals.

If its destination is really there, the luring operation will be in vain. It is not realistic to lure two monsters across hundreds or thousands of kilometers to meet.
So, is there really any need to wait any longer?

Or should we first gather the strength of the six top hunters and deal with one of the parties first?
"Hahahaha, are you in a meeting?" A heroic laugh was heard, and a figure strode into the headquarters.

"Grand Commander."

"Grandmaster, are you back?"

Everyone said hello.

The commander-in-chief put aside his inner struggle for the moment and looked at the sturdy man with white hair and beard, but still as strong as a golden lion.

"You ran out quietly again, and then suddenly came back. Where did you go this time?" the commander-in-chief asked a little dissatisfied.

The Grand Commander bared his white teeth and said, "Don't be angry, I brought back very important news.

In fact, I went to the dragon crystal land these few days.

As for the reason, aren't everyone looking for that Ice Curse Dragon? I thought that ancient dragons like to gather in that area, so I rushed over to take a look."

Everyone was shocked after hearing this.

The hunters just reported back that the Ice Curse Dragon changed its migration route, flew over the Grand Canyon to the north, and might be heading for the Dragon Crystal Land. But you rushed there a few days in advance?

Is this the instinct of the beast?
"What did you find?" The commander-in-chief asked, not wanting to pursue the matter of his leaving without saying goodbye.

"Hey, I met the Ice Curse Dragon you mentioned." The captain laughed, "What happened next was even more exciting. It went to the lava area deep in the Dragon Crystal Land.

I followed it secretly and found that it wanted to approach the lava lake, but the Flame King Dragon rushed out and a battle broke out with it.

After all, the lava zone is the territory of the 'Flame King'."

Everyone looked at each other.

"And then what? And then what? Did they both die?" Feng Ying asked impatiently.

"That's not the case. The Flame King Dragon had the advantage of being at home, and with the support of the Flame Queen Dragon, it easily defeated the Ice Curse Dragon."

"The Ice Curse Dragon left? Which direction did it go?" the class leader also asked hurriedly.

"Going south, I think it's heading toward Molten Canyon."

The Grand Master smiled and pressed his palms, suppressing the research class leader who was about to continue asking questions, and said, "Don't worry, I have a reason for this guess.

Didn’t I just say that the Ice Curse Dragon tried to approach the lava lake? That guy seemed to be obsessed with the magma deep in the lava lake, even when he was fighting with the Flame King Dragon.

Perhaps it is craving for the boiling magma? Or some substance in the magma? It is hard to say."

The director of the Ecological Research Institute suddenly realized, "The only place in the New World where you can find completely liquid magma is the lava zone in the Dragon Crystal Land and the Molten Mountain Canyon in the south of the Grand Canyon.

But why would an ancient dragon that lives in an extremely cold region and is good at using frost energy go after burning magma?"

"How would I know?" The Grand Commander shrugged. "Perhaps he hopes to use the magma to clean up the parasites."

This speculation was too outrageous, and everyone could see that the commander was joking.

How could a parasite survive on an ancient dragon like the Ice Curse Dragon?
"Perhaps in pursuit of some rare minerals that only exist in magma?" Hayata suggested another possibility.

The research class leader nodded. "This conjecture is quite reasonable, but we currently lack the necessary evidence."

The commander-in-chief frowned and thought for a long time before speaking, "In this way, some things can be matched."

Everyone looked at him.

"Well, I'm not talking about the Ice Curse Dragon, but the Flame King Dragon and the Explosive Crusher Dragon.

After years of investigation, we have confirmed that the Flame King Dragon that lives in the Dragon Crystal Land and the one that appeared in the core area of ​​the Molten Canyon are actually the same individual.

The environment of the Molten Canyon is very suitable for the survival of the Flame King Dragon, so it goes there to expand its new territory.

But a few months ago, Behemoth's invasion disrupted the Dragon Crystal Land, and the Flame Queen Dragon was injured, so the Flame King Dragon rushed back to the Dragon Crystal Land.

Perhaps to protect his partner while he recovered from his injuries, or perhaps to be wary of the mysterious "singing", the Flame King Dragon continued to stay in the Dragon Crystal Land.

The departure of the Fire Lord, who was a restraining force, gave the Explosive Crusher an opportunity to become active. In just a few months, it slaughtered all the Molten Canyon."

"No wonder." Feng Ying scratched her chin, "I've always found it strange. Isn't Molten Mountain Canyon also the territory of Flame Dragon? Why would they allow Explosive Crusher to do whatever it wants?

So he went back to his hometown to accompany his wife?"

"Hahaha!" Ted suddenly burst into a rude laugh. "That ice bird has been busy running around for a long time, but in the end, it still has to return to the Molten Canyon to fight the Explosive Dragon?"

Hayata looked at the commander-in-chief and said, "It is impossible for the Ice Curse Dragon to remain unscathed in the battle with the Flame King Dragon.

If it is true as the Grand Commander guessed, it should find a place to recuperate, but it is estimated that it will not rest for too long. After its injuries have recovered initially, it will continue to rush to the Molten Mountain Canyon.

After all, the Dragon Crystal Land is guarded by the Flame King Dragon and the Flame Queen Dragon, and it cannot be broken through. The large lava lake in the Molten Mountain Canyon is its only way to obtain boiling magma, so it will definitely be anxious.

Commander in Chief, this is the best time."

"Yes." The commander-in-chief no longer hesitated and nodded heavily, "Superior hunters, are you all ready?"

"Of course!" Feng Ying bent her arms and patted her inconspicuous biceps hard.

"I've been waiting for a long time." Hayata responded with a smile.

Ted also grinned, "Hurry up, Oshura has been mixing ice bombs and water-cooled bombs day and night, and the house is almost full of them.

By the way, Commander-in-Chief, can you send an airship to take us there? I'm afraid the acid pterosaur won't be able to fly with all those ammunition boxes."

“Of course, you have one day to make final checks, and I will arrange for the airship to be ready for takeoff.

Bring all your weapons and ammunition, and set off on time at dusk."

(End of this chapter)