Chapter 144: The True Level
Chapter 144: The True Level
Mountain Spirit?
Lin Sai had heard this term not long ago, from Red Moon's mouth.
In this world, the defeated enemies are referred to as one of the Divine Spirits.
The rock giant standing before her.
Was once a threat to the entire world?
As this thought emerged, Lin Sai quickly dismissed it, due to the timeline.
From the words of the Mountain Spirit Suramo, she learned.
It had once allied with humans, and this was an ancient history dating back tens of thousands of years!
This period is also long enough for civilizations.
The classics of the Death Sect and the books in Finn's Cottage only recorded events from a few thousand years ago at most.
Humans have lost their records of the Elemental Plane.
So when the expedition arrived at the Elemental Plane 120 years ago, they treated it as a completely unfamiliar world, naming it the Hidden Frontier, and even temporarily believing it to be the World's Edge.
The history of divine spirits enslaving all living beings and eventually being subdued by humans.
Is far later in time than the story Suramo is telling.
Lin Sai understood the sequence of events.
Facing this ancient elemental life willing to explain her doubts.
Her first question was not to satisfy her curiosity but to address the future of the Hidden Frontier, or the issue of humans living in the Elemental Plane.
"Lord Suramo, the Draconoid in the neighboring Black Mountain World is attempting to advance to the Eighth Stage. The impact of its advancement is also seriously threatening the normal development of the Elemental Plane. As the restorer of this world, what are your thoughts on this?"
"..."
Hearing Lin Sai's inquiry.
The ancient elemental being remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly sensing the Draconoid's interference with the world.
It quickly came to a conclusion, affirming Lin Sai's judgment:
"An anxious and restless power is indeed threatening the normal development of the Elemental Plane."
"But I have merged with the land of this world, and before the world's restoration is complete, I cannot detach myself from it."
Suramo is not a simple question-answering machine.
Although its reaction speed is somewhat slow after a long slumber, it also realizes the reason for Lin Sai's question.
So, this ancient elemental being asked in return:
"You and your fellow humans are trapped in this world, facing the threat of this Draconoid. Are you seeking help from me regarding this problem?"
Facing such a world-restoring existence, Lin Sai did not intend to play with words:
"A life-threatening enemy resides next door, and it doesn't allow people to leave."
"No one under the heavens would remain unmoved by such a situation."
Suramo gave a regrettable answer:
"Lin Sai, I cannot help you."
"If that Draconoid enters the Elemental Plane before its advancement, I have a way to subdue it, but my power cannot leave this world."
Lin Sai was not discouraged but instead sought confirmation from Suramo:
"You also need to ensure the normal development of the Elemental Plane, right?"
"I've said that I'm powerless in this matter and can only address other issues after the world's restoration." Suramo's voice was low and confident, "Moreover, the Draconoid is ultimately flesh and blood. It may live for a few thousand years, but it cannot surpass the grandeur of the world. After its death, I will set things right in the Elemental Plane."
Lin Sai proposed a bold hypothesis:
"What if there's an opportunity to resolve this issue in advance?"
"Hahaha—"
Suramo laughed, finding Lin Sai's suggestion far-fetched:
"I can sense the restlessness in the land.
All living beings standing on the ground, none can defeat a seventh-stage Draconoid."
"Even if your skill reaches the fifth stage, it's impossible to do such a thing."
"..."
Suramo's statement left Lin Sai baffled.
On his attribute panel, his skill level was clearly recorded, but it had nothing to do with the number five!
"Me... Stage 5?"
Lin Sai's exclamation was not loud.
But Suramo, who was almost one with the earth, heard this surprise clearly.
Its massive head nodded in confirmation:
"Yes, Stage 5. Your physical condition is very special. According to human classification, you should be an Ascender. But the skills that should have been refined have not merged with the essence. It's as if you automatically learned the relevant techniques after birth, yet you've never come into contact with the essence."
"Even with my lifespan, I rarely see such a situation in humans."
At this point, Suramo also became curious about Lin Sai's situation.
It carefully examined the tiny human before it, falling into deep thought once more.
Facing this ancient elemental creature, Lin Sai also realized where the problem lay.
His attributes were clearly displayed.
Under his gaming skill level, it showed 【Game Enthusiast (Stage 2) / (Stage 5)】.
This didn't mean Lin Sai's ability was capped at Stage 5.
Rather, the gaming skills he honed in his past life, even leading to his eventual death, were now considered to have reached the standards of Stage 5 in this world's evaluation! Essentially, he was a fifth-stage Ascender.
What he lacked was the influence and transformation of the essence on his body during long years of training.
This was why he never encountered bottlenecks during breakthroughs like the other Awakeners in town.
After awakening, the memories of his past life gave Lin Sai a unique personality and understanding of the world, and also placed him in a special position within the Awakener system.
Lin Sai felt a sense of emotion.
If not for this powerful Nature Spirit, who revealed the truth, he might have remained unaware of what was happening to him for a long time.
"You possess a very special power."
Just as Lin Sai was smiling bitterly, Suramo finished its thoughts and spoke again:
"But this doesn't seem to be a reason for you to defeat a seventh-stage Draconoid."
"Because I have something special too!"
Lin Sai sensed the curiosity and hesitation in Suramo's tone. He took a chance and negotiated with it, immediately taking out the Radiant Bullet:
"If I use this as a basis, are you willing to make a deal with me?"
"..."
"What do you want?"
Suramo was undoubtedly moved.
It could wait thousands of years to slowly change the Elemental Plane, but if this time could be brought forward to the present, there was no reason to refuse.
At this moment, Lin Sai glanced at his map.
He saw the symbol representing Suramo change from neutral yellow to friendly green, and a smile spread across his face:
"I'm about to embark on a journey to exterminate the Draconoid."
"But in exchange, I hope that during the foreseeable frosty winter, you will protect their safety."
(End of Chapter)
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