Monsters Are Coming

The real world.

[Earth United News Agency, headline news: Monster World milestone event "Peak of the Stars" ignites cross-racial competitive surge!]

Today, "Monster World" officially announced the launch of the first server-wide guild contest "Peak of the Stars." This event has attracted all racial players and top guilds, regarded as the largest and most competitive player event since Monster World’s launch... Sociologists point out that this event is not just an entertainment occurrence but also a unique window for new generations of civilizations to showcase strength and culture in a non-conflict environment."

[Tianyu Clan - Cloud Network - Light Feather Information.]

"Our clan’s pride, the ’Sky Dome Wings’ guild, has officially accepted the call of Peak of the Stars. They will carry the honor of the Tianyu Clan, soar far with the posture of the sky, and conquer Peak of the Stars. May the wind and starlight guide their path to the summit.

[Rock Spirit Clan - Earth Core Communication Network, Voice of the Rock.]

Foundation sets out: Giant Statue Guild carries resilient will, rushing to the Peak of the Stars.

Our clan’s Giant Statue Guild, standing at the peak in multiple virtual games, sets off with the Sand-breaking Spear, ready to demonstrate to all races what it means to be forged without breaking, hammered a thousand times without bending.

As stable as a rock is our foundation.

Marching like a surge is our flair.

[Pan-commercial Alliance Channel "Eye of Wealth"]:

The studio holographic projection displays two groups of data charts side by side.

On the left is the price index of Monster World’s Trading House as displayed on the Gold Coin Plugin 24 hours ago.

The right side shows real-time rolling data representing the curves of various commodity prices, almost shooting up at a 90-degree angle, with the overall trade index skyrocketing by 587%.

The host solemnly turns to two special guests:

"Let’s get to the point, this virtual economy quake triggered by the ’Peak of the Stars event.’ Firstly, Professor Wang, the human economist, how do you perceive the current price fluctuations in the Trading House?"

Professor Wang adjusts his smart glasses, reaching out to point at a set of price curves on the projection:

"Monster World’s game currency, sacrificial power, has already been linked with top-tier resources such as real-world technology and healthcare. It can even replace Moon Coin to engage in transactions with the Moon Eclipse Clan, so the significant price fluctuations of sacrificial power within the game will have a certain impact on reality."

"Look at the image, this is the hot-selling commodity ’Ghost Bat Wolf’ within the Trading House pet flow player circle. In 24 hours, the price per unit rocketed from 15,500 sacrificial power to the latest transaction price of 30,200 sacrificial power, reflecting a concentrated explosion in players’ demand for combat power enhancement driven by the event."

The scene switches to the supply and demand changes for cultivation materials, and Green Wood Clan’s market analysis master Yun Ling joins the conversation:

𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Professor Wang is right. The sudden explosion of consumption power has led to a short-term price surge trend for commodities in the Trading House. Many guilds prefer buying out at a premium rather than letting critical resources fall into potential opponents’ hands."

As Yun Ling finishes speaking, he points to the red line almost breaking through the top of the chart:

"According to the Gold Coin Plugin statistical information, the main reason behind the price rise is the materials for Enhanced Rune Resonance Weapon, Control Flow pets, and Space Ore, these three major categories. In addition, the consumption frenzy has also led to a round of price increases for many products unrelated to the event. During this period, although many players who stocked up early took the opportunity to sell various commodities, it still cannot meet the players’ consumption demands."

The host appropriately brings out a trading data chart:

"Both experts’ analyses point to the same conclusion: this is not a natural market behavior. Based on the information provided by the Moon Eclipse Clan, we found large sums of cash purchasing sacrificial power in various racial bank accounts, leading to its price rising along with the tide. Does this mean that this event has been treated by some racial groups as a financial battleground?"

With a serious expression, Professor Wang nods:

"Undoubtedly, there are real-world forces involved behind the price rise of many commodities. Strategizing Monster World’s economy system has always been an unspoken strategy among major racial groups. What players see as petty traders and stockpilers might very well be financial capital from various races in reality, with a very clear purpose: using capital means to resell products within the game and earn the margin."

"Actually, reselling was even crazier before, but as the bidding model and Gold Coin Plugin launched, the reselling trend has been contained. Commodities anticipated to see future price hikes mainly, such as Void Origin Stone, which have price fluctuations visible every now and then, are the mainstream reselling items."

Yun Ling takes over:

"With the multifaceted binding of sacrificial power to reality, plus the opening of channels to exchange real money for sacrificial power, it has gradually become a cross-racial currency similar to ’earth coin.’ The more sacrificial power a race can control signifies more voice in trading with the Moon Eclipse Clan, enjoying services that ordinary currency cannot buy."

"Therefore, this ’Peak of the Stars’ event is both an arena for players and a gladiatorial field for capital from various races, each trying to profit off the event’s popularity."

The host summarizes at last:

"The Peak of the Stars event has led to the full-line surge in prices for resources used to enhance strength within the Trading House. Some rare commodities now face a situation of being priced but not marketed."

"Two economic analysts indicated that large numbers of players are stockpiling sacrificial power, concentrating it to release as combat power, creating a rare peak of consumption in the game. Many stockpilers have garnered excess profits from this, with experts predicting that this round of economic frenzy will continue till the event concludes, driving the development of the virtual industrial chain."