To be honest, Kyushu’s citizens originally thought today’s exploration was already over.

After all, the sky was growing late and the temperature was about to drop. No one expected Ning Yi to continue moving.

“So hardworking? He’s not wasting a single second?”

“I was planning to sleep after eating and continue watching Ning God’s livestream tomorrow morning.”

“Damn, I was about to start work… forget it, watching Ning God is more important than work!”

“Crap, I haven’t slept for a whole day and night. I was already lying in bed trying to fall asleep, but seeing Ning God like this, I’m wide awake again.”

“Bro upstairs, don’t keel over suddenly.”

“No problem, after so many enhancements I feel like I’m back in high school. I can pull two or three all-nighters easily!”

At that moment.

On screen, Ning Yi turned the knob and opened the door.

Kyushu’s livestream audience instantly stopped talking.

Nervous yet excited, they stared at what lay behind the door.

Before them appeared an ancient, temple-like building. The surroundings were scattered with loose stones, making the area look messy.

Behind the temple ran a clear stream, with small fish occasionally leaping from the water.

“What is this? A shrine?”

The people of Kyushu wore confused expressions—this kind of room had never appeared before.

But before they could speculate further—Rumble—the screen suddenly shook violently.

At the same time, the surrounding stones seemed pulled by some force, slowly gathering together.

Seeing this, everyone in Kyushu felt dread.

“Shit, is this a monster encounter?”

“Could it be a BOSS? Even the opening scene is so grand?”

“Even the Fishman Shaman wasn’t this dramatic. I have a bad feeling about this.”

“No, trust Ning God! Plus, he brought his fox wife along this time.”

“The stones are merging… damn, a stone man?”

Yes, in just a few breaths.

The scattered rocks formed into a towering humanoid stone monster, about ten meters tall.

Its presence radiated immense pressure.

“Roar!”

After appearing, the stone monster bellowed at Ning Yi.

The battle was about to begin.

* * *

In the CCTV livestream.

Xiao Sa’s expression grew serious, “This monster looks dangerous. Its whole body is stone—ordinary attacks likely won’t work.”

“I believe Ning Yi can defeat it!”

Ma Fanshu clasped her hands over her chest, speaking earnestly.

“Of course.”

Xiao Sa nodded, “I believe in Ning Yi too.”

Though he said that, his nerves were taut. He just didn’t show it.

“Invader, die!”

At that moment, the stone monster moved.

Boom, boom—It strode toward Ning Yi and Tu Shan Lili.

The ground shook violently.

Its massive body and long legs allowed it to close the distance in only two or three steps.

Then, it raised its huge stone hand.

And swung down!

“Watch out!”

Xiao Sa and Ma Fanshu shouted urgently.

* * *

Since Ning Yi was the undisputed number one player, his livestream wasn’t just watched by Kyushu citizens—it drew viewers worldwide.

Naturally, when he encountered the stone monster, global audiences reacted.

“Ha, this Kyushu man is finished!”

“Such a terrifying monster, how could he win?”

“Kyushu’s bullshit luck finally runs out? I’ve long hated them—why should they get all the benefits?”

“Go Stone Lord! Kill this Kyushu guy!”

“This game is too dangerous. I can’t imagine our players handling something like this.”

“Exploring means death, not exploring also means death—it’s too hard!”

“But compared to waiting to die, exploring at least gives a chance.”

“Didn’t you notice? That Kyushu guy doesn’t look panicked at all. I think he can win.”

“No way! Compared to that monster, he’s like an ant to an elephant!”

“Size doesn’t always equal strength.”

“I don’t get those who wish for his death just because he’s ahead. Don’t forget—three years from now, extra-civilizational invaders will arrive. We need to unite!”

“Humanity’s ugly side.”

“But he stole our (Russia’s) land!”

“You idiot, your leader willingly gave it to Kyushu!”

“I don’t dislike this Kyushu guy.”

“Hope he wins.”

From Sakura Country, America, India, Korea and more, many voiced deep hostility toward Kyushu.

After all, since the National Fate Marriage Game began, they had suffered the most.

And their relations with Kyushu had already been poor.

Still, many citizens of other nations didn’t want Ning Yi to die.

Because after two days of thought, they understood something.

If humanity doesn’t unite, in three years they might all be wiped out by the extra-civilizational invaders.

And right now, Ning Yi was humanity’s best-performing player.

If he died, it would be a fatal blow for all mankind.

* * *

National Fate World.

As the Rock Giant fully formed.

Text appeared before Ning Yi’s eyes:

[Target: Rock Giant]

[Name: Dashan]

[Strength: B+]

This wasn’t like fighting the Fishman Shaman. This time, he had to face the enemy head-on.

Fortunately, the Rock Giant was weak to water and nearby was a flowing stream.

“Ah Li, back me up.”

Ning Yi told Tu Shan Lili, “Don’t step in unless necessary.”

He wanted to test himself against the Rock Giant alone.

He didn’t want to rely too much on others.

“Alright.”

Tu Shan Lili was stunned, then nodded.

She understood his intent.

“Invader, die!”

The Rock Giant roared again, the ground quaking as it charged at them.

Ning Yi moved quickly.

At the same time, he swung his right hand.

The nearby stream surged wildly, forming a thick spear of water that slammed into the Rock Giant’s chest.

Boom!

Stones splintered and flew.

The strike barely slowed the Rock Giant, seeming weak.

But…

“Ouch!”

On its stone face appeared a distinctly human-like expression of pain.