Chapter 18

A large crowd gathered at the entrance of the grand hall adjacent to the towering mountain.

As Li Jun entered, bets erupted among the masses, wondering if Li Jun could overcome the ordeal of Sky Hall Dungeon.

Those who were initially hesitant due to the hall's prestige now gathered at the back, placing their small bets for entertainment.

For Li Jun, those bets meant nothing. He headed straight for the dungeon, intent on gathering resources.

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The Sky Hall was divided into two parts, east and west, with a ravine separating them.

Li Jun used the Eye of Truth to survey his surroundings.

When he looked east, an alert appeared.

[ Shimmering Sand Serpent Area ]

When he turned west, another alert appeared.

[ Dewdrop Falcon Area ]

After reading the alerts, Li Jun was filled with joy. Weren't these two leaders among the components needed to evolve his own dragon?

If he could defeat them, he would be able to gather the components and complete the evolution!

With that, his power would increase significantly!

Li Jun felt a surge of excitement just thinking about it!

This mission had to succeed at all costs. It had to be completed successfully!

To ensure this, Li Jun took out the spirit fruit he had obtained earlier to increase his skill level after consuming it.

Li Jun did not hesitate. He took a bite and finished the fruit in a few more bites.

Soon, a series of alerts appeared before him.

[ Spirit fruit used, gained 5 additional skill points ]

With these five points, he could improve all his skills.

Li Jun looked at his skill panel.

At this moment, the skill of armor penetration was the priority for an upgrade, as it was the most impactful in enhancing overall damage.

The Wind-Cutting Cyclone skill would not be of utmost importance in facing bosses, while Shadow Wrestling and Double Jump remained vital skills.

Accordingly, Li Jun chose to develop his Storm Breath skill by three levels at once, and improve both Shadow Wrestling and Double Jump by one level.

[ Congratulations! Your Storm Breath skill has been upgraded to Level 5 ]

[Current effect: Reduces the target's defense by 30%]

It can reduce the target's defense by a third each time. If the target's defense is breached twice, the enemy will be left unprotected.

[ Congratulations! Your Shadow Wrestling skill has been upgraded to Level 2 ]

[Current effect: Increases damage by 15% when targeting weak points]

[ Congratulations! Your Double Jump skill has been upgraded to Level 2 ]

[Current effect: The double jump covers a distance of 5 meters]

After upgrading his skills, Li Jun felt more confident. He began to contemplate whether it would be worth using the equipment enhancement materials he had recently acquired.

Ultimately, adding 25 defense points would provide a significant improvement and would also increase his offensive power.

But after deep thought, he decided to save them for future use in enhancing new equipment he might acquire.

After updating his skills, Li Jun began to gather the materials necessary for his research.

The Blue Spirit Flower was abundantly available, primarily used in the creation of mana recovery potions.

In the High Mountain Hall, Blue Spirit Flowers grew in large quantities, making the place a destination for many to collect these flowers.

Li Jun soon spotted the first flower. Quickly, he picked it and continued searching for more.

He stayed in the central area, avoiding the edges.

Those areas were the locations of the bosses. Li Jun felt he needed to collect the necessary flowers before confronting any of the bosses.

Otherwise, he would be too exhausted after the battle to continue gathering materials.

He continued his search until a notification appeared before him.

[ Rare materials discovered ]

Upon seeing the notification, Li Jun was filled with joy. There were indeed rare materials.

He followed the notification and headed towards the location of the material.

Soon, he found a crack in the middle of the cliff, where a stubborn flower grew from between the rocks.

This flower was unique, its petals transitioning from pure white at the base to deep black at the tips, with a shiny silver line separating the colors, enhancing the sense of harmony and balance.

Li Jun quickly used the Eye of Truth to examine the flower, searching for the information it provided.

[Dark Purity Flower: Upon consumption, it can revive the dying and restore full health thanks to the magical powers of balance it carries.]

Li Jun was thrilled when he read the brief description.

He had not expected this flower to have an effect like bringing the dead back to life. It was truly amazing!

If this life-saving item were revealed to the public, there would be a significant uproar about it.

Certainly, there would be no shortage of demand for such a precious flower, which could bring a great fortune if sold.

The wealthy, who value their lives above all else, would seek to acquire this flower at any cost.

After calming his excitement, Li Jun began to plan how to safely pick the flower.

Situated in the heart of the cliff, the fierce winds made the task more difficult, causing a shiver to run through his body.

Li Jun stood against the strong winds and climbed the cliff, cautiously approaching the flower.

With patience and steadiness, he closed the gap between him and the flower. Finally, he reached out and gently grasped it.

When he touched the flower, he felt a pulse of life emanating from it, confirming its extraordinary power.

No wonder it was able to grow in such a harsh place.

Li Jun carefully held the flower and placed it in his storage ring.

Then he jumped lightly and returned to the ground safely.

This adventure was undoubtedly successful, and the rare flower was worth all the effort.

As for how to use the flower, Li Jun had to make a wise decision. He might consume it in a deadly emergency, or consider selling it if he wasn't in dire need.

In either case, he would receive a large sum of money if he chose to sell it.

Li Jun kept the flower safe and prepared to continue collecting the materials needed for his research.

Suddenly, the cry of an eagle pierced the sky, echoing throughout the area.

Li Jun looked up and saw a majestic falcon soaring high, its feathers glittering in the light like dewdrops. With lightning speed, the falcon swooped down towards Li Jun.

This was undoubtedly the "Dewdrop Falcon," with its shiny silver feathers interspersed with light blue at the tips of its wings, reflecting a dew-like sparkle under the sun's rays.

Quickly, Li Jun activated the Hidden Glow Ring skill to conceal his presence.

At that moment, Li Jun noticed a huge serpent gracefully slithering across the sands. Its scales shimmered under the sun, harmonizing with the sparkling sands around it, providing perfect camouflage among the dunes.

The serpent radiated an emerald-like brilliance, and each of its movements sent flashes of bright light, making it appear like a precious gem sliding between rocks and sand.

Above, the falcon descended from the sky.

The first thing the two great beasts did after landing was to stare at the spot where Li Jun had just picked the flower.

When they noticed the flower's disappearance, worry began to creep into them.

Li Jun immediately realized that these two giants were guarding the flower.

By sheer coincidence, the flower was in full bloom upon his arrival, attracting the beasts.

But when they saw that the flower was gone, each probably thought the other had already plucked it.

Thus, after Dewdrop Falcon and Shimmering Sand Serpent faced each other, a fierce battle erupted!

Li Jun felt a secret relief. Fortunately, he had picked the flower just in time. Had he been discovered hanging from the cliff by these two bosses, his fate would have been sealed.

The falcon and the serpent engaged in an intense fight. At the moment, it was difficult to determine who had the upper hand.