Chapter 700: Domain and Collapse

【Eye of the Storm Spear: This item possesses the "Hunting Domain." When thrown, the target must pass a Domain Collision Check, or it will inevitably strike! After throwing, the spear transforms into a bolt of lightning and returns to the wielder's hand.】

【Vortex Ring: This item possesses the "Cloud Aura Domain." It summons a temporary cloud vortex that encircles the user; during this time, all ranged weapon attacks must pass a Domain Collision Check, or they cannot hit! Automatically activates "Feather Fall" upon falling.】

【Wings of the Heavens Cloak: This item possesses the "Sky Domain." The wearer gains increased flight speed, stackable; during this time, anti-flight zone spells must pass a Domain Collision Check, or they cannot activate!】

【Cloud Singer's Harp: This item possesses the "Art Domain." When played, it generates a gentle cloud mist within 30 feet; during this time, all perception skills must pass a Domain Collision Check, or they cannot detect anything!】

All four items are not of Treasure grade.

But items possessing Domains are exceedingly rare, as Krafft himself indicated.

Objects that anchor Domains are tied to the user's own strength, so they naturally cannot be given away—these are all relics left behind by those who mastered the corresponding Domains.

Regardless of anything else.

Rod particularly liked the 【Eye of the Storm Spear】.

Conveniently, the 【Spiritual Throw】 he shared from Miss Xiao Ke still lacked a suitable weapon.

"Mr. Rod may consider these Domain items; anchored objects can be used in combat, and as the Domain power within them grows, they provide additional enhancements."

As he spoke, Krafft Starwhisper handed over a brown leather-bound handwritten notebook.

Rod flipped through it slightly and immediately recognized it as his personal insights on anchoring Domains.

Hmm.

Anchoring a Domain does not directly strengthen oneself.

Rather, under the limitation of one's physical capacity, the Domain is extended onto the anchored object.

One's own Domain strength does not immediately change, but it can be gradually absorbed and dissolved through feedback from the anchored object.

It is indeed far better than patiently cultivating it oneself.

"Then I won't be polite."

Rod accepted without refusal, simply saying thanks with ease.

"No need for courtesy. Had your companions not been so numerous, I might have seriously considered marrying my daughter to you. Hehehe—"

"Father! I already told you—I'm not in that kind of relationship with Rod!"

"Enough, enough. I haven't even settled accounts with you for eavesdropping on the whispers of the other dimension—go back now."

Rod: "."

This guy is truly asking for death.

Miss Lai La Starwhisper pouted in displeasure: "I told you the evil gods are real—Rod and I defeated a Moon Goddess inside the Star-Spirit's labyrinth! Isn't that romantic, Father?"

"Father, I only find it dangerous."

"Hmph! I don't know why Mother ever liked your old-fashioned self!"

Miss Lai La Starwhisper turned away in a huff; the cloud pillar descended, returning to the Cloud Weave City in the sky. Before leaving, she waved farewell to Rod.

Krafft shook his head with a wry smile, then turned serious again toward Rod: "One more piece of news, Mr. Rod: a hidden labyrinth in the small hill southeast of Shi Ying Town appears to be gradually collapsing. Be advised."

Rod was slightly stunned.

The small hill southeast of Shi Ying Town?

A hidden labyrinth?

That's none other than Double Finger Mountain—the Crystal Wing clan's labyrinth, "Flawless Crystal Ground"!

I recall we already resolved the demonic creature problem there, and the growth-phase labyrinth's instability was gradually stabilizing—how could it be collapsing now?

Rod was a man of propriety; after all, they were neighbors. Out of courtesy and reason, he had to go take a look.

"Well then, this old man has overstayed his welcome—it's time to take my leave."

Krafft felt he had said enough; his body was wreathed in cloud aura as it rose upward, forming a cloud pillar.

"Until we meet again, Mr. Krafft."

". Mr. Rod, you once told my son that Miss Lai La isn't your type—was that truly your opinion?"

"Hmm. Miss Lai La is a bit thin."

He had wanted to say flat.

But saying that in front of her father wasn't quite appropriate.

"I am an old father, Mr. Rod. Once I sense my own age, I cannot help but plan for their futures."

Krafft's figure merged into the faint cloud pillar—elegant and dangerous.

"You are a man of feeling and loyalty, though you have too many women. But I care only whether Miss Lai La's future will be happy and safe. And Miss Lai La has some fondness for you. Therefore, you remain the top candidate for our Cloud Weave City's son-in-law."

".?"

So you mean, when the time comes, you'll pressure me into marriage like your son?

The cloud pillar shot skyward.

The Cloud Sprite's form vanished entirely along with the Heavy Sky's white clouds.

Sunlight poured once more from the horizon, spilling across the earth.

Tally glanced around, sneaking close: "Master, if you're really dragged up there, you can ignore the other women—but you must take Tally along as a foot warmer, or Tally will truly starve to death."

"Aren't you a private toilet?"

"Even toilets can warm feet~~"

The succubus clung to him shamelessly, smiling sweetly until it nearly killed him.

The tree spirit Vivian, who had been watching quietly, strolled over and linked arms with Rod on the other side.

She blinked her large, innocent eyes glowing with Bai Guang, gazing straight up at him, her smooth chin resting against his bicep.

"Rod, marry a wife? Leave?"

"Not leaving. I'll spend the rest of my life in the forest—so if I marry, it'll be Vivian."

Vivian clearly didn't understand the romantic words, but nodded earnestly anyway.

The small hand slid down and nestled in Rod's palm.

"Hey hey hey! What about Tally? Will you marry Tally too?"

"You're a private toilet, you know a toilet can't be a wife, and can only stay in a five-square-meter bathroom."

Tally was stunned.

Not only was she not angry, she was actually a little excited.

She panted heavily as if lost in fantasy: "So... while Master is taking advantage of when his wife Vivian isn't paying attention or goes out to water the trees, he'll sneak into this little room, listening to Vivian's footsteps while merging tightly with Tally?

Hehehe— then Master must remember to tie Tally into the shape of a toilet every day, and come to the toilet at least 8 times a day~~"

"..."

Don't try to guess the thought process of a succubus, there's definitely something wrong with them.

The matter of the Crystal Wing fairy race's habitat labyrinth, the Flawless Crystal Land, being on the verge of collapse is no small thing.

Rod didn't chat much longer, immediately calling the elf Lady Kali to set off together.

Vivian looked innocent, dazedly clinging on and unwilling to leave. In fact, apart from needing to handle the period of the 【Lust Brand】, the tree-spirit girl, who had little emotion, rarely engaged in physical contact.

At most it was a kiss when greeting, then she'd float away.

Rod actually wished she'd stick to him— that fragrance, after all.

Lady Kali's greeting was a single line, "Isn't this the son-in-law of Cloud Weave City?", her jealousy and passive-aggressive tone maxed out.

But after learning of the Flawless Crystal Land matter, she immediately became solemn.

The collapse of the labyrinth was dangerous no matter how you looked at it; Two-Finger Mountain was too close to Shi Ying Town, and it was hard to say what kind of impact it might have.

(End of chapter)