Chapter 290

The Golden Lion King shot the Dwarf King a look. "Cut the crap, it's your turn to do me a favor now!"

However…

The Dwarf King, however, shook his head and explained, "We can't enter the Lost Lands just yet. I have to finish forging the divine artifact for Luo Chenyu first. Your matter will have to wait."

As the clan leader of the dwarven race, keeping one's word was an essential quality. Since he had promised Luo Chenyu, he had to see it through.

The Golden Lion King clearly knew the Dwarf King's style and could only shake his head helplessly. "Make it quick. Who knows what those two are scheming behind our backs!"

"You doubting my craft?"

"The Dwarf King Gang Meng's forging ability is unrivaled under heaven — who in this world would dare question it?"

Accompanying the Golden Lion King's words, several pieces of forging material appeared once more in the Dwarf King's hands, and he began smelting…

………………

The instant the Dwarf King was successfully revived.

A notification that delighted him appeared before Luo Chenyu's eyes.

"Ding! You have completed the chance encounter quest 【Rescue the Dwarf King】, obtained the Dwarf King's promise (forging a divine artifact), and received an additional Luck +5!"

"Ding! Because you completed a special chance encounter quest, you have secured two divine allies for your world. World Will Recognition +19!"

Accompanying the two notifications.

Luo Chenyu's eyes, however, were filled with confusion.

"What is this World Recognition?"

Just as he was puzzling over it, a different notification suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"Ding! The so-called World Recognition refers to the degree to which you have contributed to this world and are acknowledged by the World Will. The higher this value, the greater the care and favor you will receive from the World Will."

Seeing the explanation in the notification, a single phrase suddenly leapt into Luo Chenyu's mind.

Child of Destiny!

Of course, he didn't know whether that was truly the case or not.

But earning the World Will's recognition was indeed no trivial matter.

Perhaps it might come in handy at some point in the future.

Since the chance encounter quest was already complete, the only thing Luo Chenyu could do now was wait.

Wait for the Dwarf King to finish forging the divine artifact.

Wait for the Dwarf King to teach him a special combat technique.

Wait to recruit two divine bigshots to head to Blue Star and help hold the line!

The last item, though the odds were slim — but how could one know whether it would succeed without trying?

What if it worked?

Wouldn't the crisis in East Sea City be resolved immediately?

However…

This wait lasted a full two hours.

Stuck in barren solitude, with no other monsters on the island to keep him company.

With no other choice, Luo Chenyu could only enter the 【Eternal Arena】 and complete that day's "stock-up quest" first.

Unfortunately…

This time, he had truly been fleeced.

Not only did he fail to obtain any SSS-rank items, even items above S-rank were pitifully few.

Perhaps this was the legendary rise must be followed by decline.

Now, Luo Chenyu was already a Black Iron Nine-Star existence, only waiting until tomorrow to begin the so-called promotion quest.

Leaving the 【Eternal Arena】, after waiting for some time.

The Dwarf King and the Golden Lion King finally arrived, taking their sweet time.

"Little friend, sorry to keep you waiting."

Luo Chenyu was in high spirits, with not a trace of negative emotion from the long wait.

He stood up.

He laughed and said, "Not long at all. This junior still has to congratulate the two seniors!"

Through the quest completion, Luo Chenyu naturally knew that the Dwarf King had been completely and successfully revived.

Speaking of which…

It seemed he hadn't been involved much in the final stage of the revival — he had only provided a 【Primary Soul Origin Gem】.

"Hahahaha…"

The Dwarf King laughed heartily, came over to Luo Chenyu, patted him on the arm, and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, little friend. Without the Skeleton General's Soul Fire, I couldn't have repaired the Soul Origin Heart so quickly."

Luo Chenyu: "???"

There was that too?

That had really been a lucky accident. At the time, only two things had been on his mind.

One was revenge.

The other was stealing the kill!

The Skeleton Giant being killed at the end by the trivial spatial damage of 【Spatial Seal】 was something he had never expected.

Accompanying the Dwarf King's words.

The Golden Lion King also spoke up: "Speaking of which, bro owes you a proper thanks too. Sadly, bro doesn't have the little shorty's forging talent, and I don't have any treasures on me either… When you come to the Gods and Demons Continent later, remember to look me up!"

No sooner had his words fallen.

The Golden Lion King then added another line: "Bro will introduce you to some beauties of the Golden Tribe!"

Luo Chenyu: "……"

Exotic flair?

Thinking about it, it's kind of thrilling too……

But after seeing the Golden Lion King's appearance, that impractical thought was instantly shattered by the "Ye Xingtong" in his mind.

He, Luo Chenyu, is a decent person.

"Many thanks for your kindness, brother. Once I reach the Gods and Demons Continent, I'll definitely come visit your home!"

Earlier.

The token the Golden Lion King had given him was the credential to teleport to the Gods and Demons Continent.

Unfortunately, it hadn't been activated yet. He needed to find a weak spatial barrier before he could use the teleportation token to reach the Gods and Demons Continent.

Besides……

Even now, he had nothing particular to do on the Gods and Demons Continent.

There were still plenty of matters waiting for him back on Blue Star.

For instance.

The East Sea Beast Tide!

The Collegiate World League!

The Ground of Divine Wars!

……

Hearing Luo Chenyu's reply, the Golden Lion King nodded in satisfaction, turned to the Dwarf King and said: "Little shorty, it's getting late."

The Dwarf King cast a sidelong glance at the burly man beside him, and a vicious spiked club suddenly appeared in his hand.

He said to Luo Chenyu: "Young friend Luo, time is limited, so this divine artifact could only be forged into this form. Next time you come to the Gods and Demons Continent, I'll prepare a few more divine artifacts for you!"

Luo Chenyu took the spiked club with delight.

Suddenly…… his hand grew heavy, and he nearly failed to grip the spiked club.

So heavy!!

Luo Chenyu felt the weight of the spiked club in his hand, his heart full of pleasant surprise.

The heavier it was, the more he liked it.

Now……

He already possessed two divine artifacts — one main-hand weapon, one off-hand weapon.

Speaking of which.

The quality of divine artifacts and Taboo items was so alike……

It's just that divine artifacts only appeared among equipment, whereas Taboo items encompassed a wider variety of item types, that's all.