Chapter 3013: Wonder

Su Xiao took out the map and, after repeated comparisons, finally determined that his current location was on the boundary line between the northern and central parts of the continent.

The entire northern part of the continent was characterized by forest or mountain terrain, with the Euluo River spanning across it, dividing the north into two sections.

Areas outside the Euluo River allowed entry to other races, facilitating trade and the like, while areas inside the Euluo River were restricted zones; there were not even any Bug Towers there.

Originally, there were Bug Towers in the territory within the Euluo River, but 127 years ago, all the Bug Towers there were destroyed. It was also at that time that the Beast Race split into two factions.

Throughout the north, the Beast Race inhabiting areas outside the Euluo River were relatively friendly toward humans and bugs, upholding the attitude that since they were all intelligent races, even if they weren't friends, they shouldn't be hostile.

In contrast, the Beast Race inhabiting areas inside the Euluo River were extremely xenophobic, attacking any race other than their own that arrived there.

This change began a century ago, and it was precisely then that all the Bug Towers within the Euluo River were destroyed, turning that place into an isolated region.

All things considered, was there any place more suitable for hiding than the region within the Euluo River? Especially for the Great Sage. Su Xiao even suspected that the internal split of the Beast Race was instigated by the Great Sage; the two major factions existing now—one opposing the Great Sage and the other supporting him—were evidence of this.

Searching the map, Su Xiao decided to first go to the "Last Greenery" within the Euluo River to see the situation; Meros was there.

Meros was a human, yet he lived peacefully in the "Last Greenery." More importantly, Meros had taken the blood of the Goddess, which possessed an extremely strong adaptability to Ancient God energy.

The Great Sage, the former High Priest of the Kodo School, Meros, and the blood highly adaptable to Ancient God energy—at first glance, the connection between these three wasn't significant, but if one considered it carefully, they could be tightly linked together.

"Leng Yue Ling, stop stuffing everything you see into your mouth. Have you been possessed by Amu?"

Baha's voice came over. Throughout this journey, Leng Yue Ling ate whatever she saw, but strangely, she could avoid all poisonous or harmful food.

"It's really delicious, you should try some."

Leng Yue Ling's cheeks were puffed out as she chewed on something.

"Boss, what kind of thing is Leng Yue Ling eating?"

Hearing Baha's shout, Su Xiao looked closely and found a string of berries in Baha's claws.

"There definitely won't be any issues. I have sensory warnings; I don't eat poisonous things."

Leng Yue Ling said, smiling as she handed over a string of berries for Su Xiao to eat. Su Xiao declined. These things were indeed non-toxic and delicious. They were known as "Laughing Berries" or "Silly Laughing Berries," a type of higher-order plant with supernatural properties that grew in many worlds. Consuming them directly helped with bodily metabolism—in layman's terms, it was for beauty and skincare.

The only downside was that after eating them, for the next few hours, one's skin would turn into the color of a Smurf.

Seeing Su Xiao didn't eat them, Xiang Bubu Wang, who had been eager to try, gave up. Leng Yue Ling was very happy; no one was competing with her for snacks. They were sour, sweet, and super delicious.

Using the map in his hand, Su Xiao judged the general direction and headed toward the "Euluo River." It was currently the rainy season, and the average width of the Euluo River was about 6.7 kilometers, with some places nearly 10 kilometers wide.

The place Su Xiao was heading to had a stone bridge known as one of the three wonders of this world. Given the current environment in the north, that stone bridge was the most reliable way to cross the Euluo River.

Going there meant a higher probability of encountering enemies. Su Xiao wasn't afraid of encountering enemies; instead, he was worried about not encountering the Beast Race under the Great Sage, which would be the most troublesome situation.

Walking through the withered jungle, Su Xiao had been traveling for less than half an hour when he received a notification from the Apocalypse Paradise.

【Notification (Apocalypse Paradise): You have refused to accept the Battle Angel assessment.】

【Notification (Apocalypse Paradise): This authorization is temporarily reserved. If Contractor No. 120012's intention changes, you may activate this assessment at any time.】

【Because you have killed four violators, you have obtained the following rewards.】

【You have obtained Skill Scroll: Supernatural Plant Cultivation, Lv. 1.】

【You have obtained Starfall Furnace (Immortal-grade).】

【Starfall Furnace】

Origin: Apocalypse Paradise (Exclusive)

Quality: Immortal-grade

Type: Item

Usage count: 1/1

Usage effect: Can perform secondary smelting on Epic-grade to Saint Spirit-grade equipment. During smelting, you can insert Legend-grade to Saint Spirit-grade gems into the Starfall Furnace. The quality and quantity of the inserted gems will directly affect the result of the secondary smelting.

Notification: Secondary smelting can raise equipment up to Immortal-grade.

Warning: This item can only enhance metal-based equipment; other types of equipment have a high probability of being incinerated or suffering a drop in quality.

Rating: 1426 points (Immortal-grade item rating is 1000–1500 points).

Introduction: Azure flame is a miracle; this is merely a wisp of flame.

Selling price: 1680 Soul Coins.

Overall, the rewards were decent, but they were inferior to items exchanged in the Honor Shop.

Items in the Honor Shop were basically exclusive. Even items exchanged during the mid or low tiers could be used continuously, such as the Soul-Locking Lamp, Silver Moon Blade, etc.

Recently, Su Xiao had set his sights on 【Eberias's White Dragon Girl】 in the Honor Shop, which was the 【Covenant Emblem: White Dragon】.

This item had appeared a long time ago. Initially, it required 240 Diamond Honor Medals to exchange, but a while ago, it dropped to 130 Diamond Honor Medals.

Su Xiao felt that after some time, the price might drop further. Once the price was suitable, he would buy it. 【Covenant Emblem: White Dragon】 should be a very good gain.

Su Xiao put the 【Supernatural Plant Cultivation, Lv. 1】 scroll into his storage space. The selling price of this item in the Reincarnation Paradise was likely higher than in the Apocalypse Paradise, the reason being that his side had staff members who had plenty of time to develop such abilities.

"Look, everyone, I've turned blue."

Leng Yue Ling suddenly spoke. Hearing this, Baha instinctively let out a soft "Damn."

"Leng Yue Ling, how did you turn into an Avatar? Are you poisoned?"

"No, I'm perfectly fine."

"Fine my ass. Hahahaha, I want to laugh just looking at you, you silly goose."

Baha laughed mercilessly. Leng Yue Ling didn't care at all; instead, she was quite satisfied with her transformation effect.

Ignoring Leng Yue Ling and Baha, Su Xiao continued forward. The effect of the "Laughing Berries" would last for 2–3 hours. Apart from changing the skin color for a short time, it would not cause poisoning.

After ten minutes, Leng Yue Ling's skin turned into a translucent white, and light particles scattered as she walked. This was also a normal phenomenon. The "Laughing Berries" were deified in many worlds and used as a spiritual test object.

In reality, as long as one's heart was pure enough, the skin wouldn't necessarily turn blue. The more "silly" one was, the more ethereal the skin color transformation would be. Looking at Leng Yue Ling's current appearance, she was a super silly goose.

While moving forward, Su Xiao began to consider the current situation. He had to eliminate the Great Sage first to break the seal, but the Great Sage was very difficult to deal with.

The Great Sage's willingness to seal the Ancient God together might not be to save the living beings of this world, but for another purpose.

Reasoning this way wasn't because Su Xiao had a dark heart. Of the three parties—the Light King, the Great Sage, and the Spider Queen—the Light King was the most miserable, currently gasping for breath in the Pale Palace. The Spider Queen wasn't much better; when Su Xiao met her, she didn't even have the strength to lift her head.

Only the Great Sage was different. Not only was he not significantly affected, but he was also able to manipulate the black python to deceive Su Xiao. Looking at that altar, it was clearly set up a long time ago, just waiting for someone capable of killing the Ancient God to appear.

Sacrificing himself to break the seal was something the Great Sage would never be willing to do. His choice was either to become the ultimate winner or to be killed after being defeated.

Su Xiao checked his mission list. The time was ripe; it was time to complete the second ring of the main mission.

【You have completed Main Mission: Second Ring: Qualification.】

【You have obtained Soul Crystal (Complete) x10.】

【Main Mission: Third Ring has been activated.】

【Main Mission: Truth and Falsehood (Third Ring)】

Difficulty Level: Lv. 76

Warning (Apocalypse Paradise Judgment): The enemy is extremely cunning.

Mission Information: Find the Second-Generation Goddess Sha Taye, who has devoured the flesh and blood of the Shadow Ancient God, and sever her Soul Chain.

Mission Introduction: Goddess Sha Taye's Soul Chain is a substitute, already replacing the Great Sage's Soul Chain wrapped around the outside of the container, and it has not aroused anyone's suspicion.

Mission Deadline: 8 natural days.

Mission Reward: Special Weapon Treasure Chest (Opening this chest has a high probability of obtaining Epic-grade or Saint Spirit-grade mining shovels, and a small probability of obtaining an Immortal-grade mining shovel).

Mission Penalty: Because the mission difficulty has reached Lv. 76, if this mission fails, you will be forced to participate in an Eighth-Tier World Conquest.

Seeing the final mission penalty, Su Xiao was stunned for a moment. If this mission failed, he would return to the Reincarnation Paradise, but the mission penalty would not disappear.

Helping the Apocalypse Paradise participate in a World Conquest was impossible. Su Xiao would definitely participate as a combat force for the Reincarnation Paradise. This was absolute.