Chapter 108: Accelerated Transformation

Rod had no habit of prying into others' privacy.

Therefore, he asked Tally to keep this matter silent.

The two groups chatted and discovered they were both there to test their skills and practice spells, so they simply decided to travel together.

To be honest.

The reputation of the Tiefling race on the continent was not particularly good.

The vast majority of them possessed demonic appearances, and their monochromatic eyes made it impossible for people to perceive their emotions.

Therefore, the general public was filled with distrust and fear toward Tieflings.

This emotion made the growth process of Tieflings full of violence and persecution; as a wandering race without a nation or tribes, they indeed had a higher probability of becoming villains.

But not all Tieflings belonged to the evil camp.

For instance, within the Magic Control League, there was a Tiefling who had become a high-level Druid.

This was highly symbolic, and at the same time, he appeared as a mediator in many major events and disputes.

The smell of sulfur permeated the air.

This was the Tiefling body odor.

These two young boys and girls obviously noticed this as well, revealing awkward expressions.

When facing a sudden large swarm of monsters, Vivian properly used 【Wind of Leaves】, successfully shattering them.

Causing the space to be covered by the scent of blood.

"The number of monsters seems a bit off."

Rod touched his chin and said.

He had walked here before; compared to the past, the frequency of monster spawns now was frighteningly high.

"It is the Flawless Crystal Land; the instability of the dungeon has caused the speed of monster generation to increase."

Sethi said worriedly.

"Fortunately, Farshad built a stabilization array for us, which is why things haven't worsened further."

"Unfortunately, my knowledge is limited, and I cannot solve it all at once."

The elf smiled bitterly and continued speaking:

"I have consulted many records; this situation is a precursor to a nascent dungeon transforming into a mature one. If we can solve this monster den, the situation in the Flawless Crystal Land might improve significantly."

That Tiefling girl spoke up:

"I heard that most dungeons involve other dimensions. Can our class handle it?"

Her name was Cecile, Prula's older sister.

In terms of appearance, she had short, choppy hair in an androgynous style, and her heroic face carried a hint of confusion.

"I have scouted it; there is a leader-level monster inside. As long as we defeat it, we should be able to find an opportunity to seal the void of the other dimension."

"What power level?" Rod asked.

"Seventh Tier, but it is different from the last one. I sensed a change in the spiritual energy within its body; I suspect it has learned Spiritual Arts."

Rod thought for a moment and asked again:

"How does it compare to the spells of a Legendary Mage?"

"Of course, it is far inferior. Its physical strength might barely reach the Seventh Tier, but its application of spiritual energy and mana is like that of a child."

"Then the problem is not big."

He immediately smiled, indicating it was very simple.

"Do not underestimate it, Mr. Rod."

Cecile boldly winked at him.

Tieflings come with a charisma bonus, so they are quite pleasing to the eye.

"Do not be rude, Cecile. Mr. Rod once saved my life!"

"Sorry~"

The strength of the monsters ahead had increased significantly.

The two lower-tier Tieflings felt immense pressure and soon decided to end this training session here.

Farshad left first.

Before leaving, they agreed to return together in a while to clear the monster den and resolve the other-dimensional void.

And Rod's group, not long after, also set off on the return journey.

Before the device leading out of the dungeon.

Vivian stopped in front of a crystal tree undergoing distortion, gently touched it, and did not leave.

At the top of the tree, the thick trunk rotated and twisted, growing human limbs.

The hands serving as arms opened toward the sky, as if trying to embrace something.

"What's wrong?"

The Tree Spirit shook her head and uttered a few words with a confused expression:

"Familiar. Feeling."

Is that so.

Rod imitated her, pressing his hand against the same tree.

As someone who also possessed the 【Gift of Trees】, he originally thought he would feel the same as Vivian.

But that was not the case.

There was no feeling at all.

Watching the other party's absorbed expression, Rod guessed silently.

Could it be because of the tree spirit bloodline?

Suddenly, a flicker of spirituality flashed in Vivian's hand.

She was channeling energy into this mutated crystal tree, but clearly, it had no effect whatsoever.

Vivian turned her head to look at Rod, her glowing white eyes pitiful.

"Grow, spirituality."

Rod could understand what she meant.

It was nothing more than being unable to let go, wanting to save the tree—tree spirits were all like this.

"Is it alright, City? I'd like to try something with this tree."

"It doesn't matter, go ahead."

City was quite generous.

Perhaps because nothing had worked for so long, he wasn't averse to any method or approach.

Having received permission, Rod channeled a bit of 【Growth Spirituality】 into it to try.

【Laurel (Labyrinth-Form) has gained: Spiritual Potential】

The first trait of a tree is always Spiritual Potential—even a tree made of crystal is no exception.

He channeled in a little more.

【Laurel (Labyrinth-Form) has gained: Mimic the Weight】

【Details: This tree's efficiency at absorbing spirituality increases, and there is a certain chance it will seize the spirituality of nearby trees.】

Mimic the Weight, huh.

It was the first time Rod had seen this trait.

Looks like the quality isn't bad.

Just as he was about to try again, Vivian stopped him.

A hint of disappointment on her face, she then gently kissed Rod.

"Perhaps, it won't work."

This little interlude didn't disrupt their itinerary.

They soon left the Flawless Crystal Lands.

Returning to the forest.

Rod then continued his study of 【Gravity Well】.

Though it's embarrassing, he still had to say it.

Gravity-type spirituality arts are damn hard.

Over the course of an entire week, the number of times he successfully mimicked a gravity field didn't exceed ten.

One must understand, mimicking a gravity field is only the first step.

After that, there are still key points like gravity traction, gravity distortion, and gravity acceleration.

Rod didn't dare imagine just how difficult this spell was—can humans even cultivate this?!

Of course, he had thought about giving up.

He's a brute who fights with his body anyway; a spirituality art for closing distance and entangling enemies isn't a necessary skill.

Why bother?

But he was unwilling to accept it!

Damn it, I refuse to believe it!

"Ah!!!"

Rod was full of fighting spirit, glaring hard at the gravity stone before him.

He poured his entire consciousness, spirituality, and spirit into sensing the effect of the gravity field.

Then he accidentally crushed it.

The purple spirituality representing gravity dispersed along with the stone's shattering.

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Perhaps it was a problem with the stone's quality?

With no choice, Rod could only go seek Lady Kali's help again.

He headed to the Willow Sand District.

Didn't find her.

After thinking for a moment, he came near the Magic Treehouse instead.

Standing about a hundred meters away.

Just as he was about to call out loudly.

His powerful physique granted Rod extraordinary hearing.

He suddenly heard, from inside the Magic Treehouse, faint languid moans and the crack of a whip.

His expression immediately turned strange.

Rod wasn't inexperienced in matters between men and women—on the contrary, he engaged in it every night.

And precisely because of that, he knew under what circumstances such sounds were made.

(End of this chapter)