Chapter 210: The World Altar
Chapter 210: The World Altar
"Hong, are you okay?" Lin Sai's concern was evident as he regarded the girl before him, her well-being clearly taking precedence over his new acquaintance with the mole clan.
Without hesitation, he rushed forward and placed his hands on the girl's shoulders, his voice filled with urgency.
"You touched this pillar? What do you mean by enhanced strength?"
A bitter smile crossed Hong's face as she replied, "This pillar seems to strengthen the source essence within whoever touches it."
"When I touched it just now, my abilities were enhanced, and it also triggered a memory."
Lin Sai immediately understood what Hong meant by 'memory': "Did you regain your lost memories?"
Hong shook her head, "It's not that easy. I only saw a fleeting image of someone piercing my chest with a sword."
"Can you remember what they looked like?" Lin Sai probed further.
Hong shook her head again, "I have no recollection of their appearance, and I'm not even sure if my memory is playing tricks on me."
As she spoke, Hong pointed to her chest. "I even checked my clothes for any wounds, but there's nothing there."
Lin Sai's gaze lingered on Hong's chest for a moment before shifting to the pillar beside her.
"Why didn't you try touching it again to recover more memories?"
Hong's expression turned wry, and she sighed, "I already tried. Touching it again doesn't activate the pillar's effect."
What was the mystery behind this pillar?)
Lin Sai's thoughts)
Lin Sai realized that Hong, who had accompanied him here, was just as clueless about this place as he was. To gather more information, he needed to approach the locals.
His attention shifted to the mole standing nearby. This mole, who had followed him back to the surface, maintained a friendly demeanor.
Lin Sai believed that any race, after witnessing his display of both friendliness and power, would reciprocate with a similar attitude unless they had extremely radical customs.
The mole offered an explanation, "Human, the pillar's power can enhance the source essence within whoever touches it."
"But, just as the female said, this effect only occurs during the first contact. It's impossible to continuously use this method to strengthen oneself."
Lin Sai accepted this explanation, but as his gaze fell upon the three pillars in the dimly lit area, another question arose:
"You mentioned this is the first pillar. Do the other two pillars have similar effects?"
"Does each pillar provide a single enhancement, or is it a choice between the three with only one chance to become stronger?"
The mole was forthcoming, "It's a choice between the three, and there's only one chance to become stronger."
"The first pillar we're standing by enhances source essence to the greatest extent. The second pillar on the left focuses on improving physical attributes, and the third pillar on the right primarily enhances mental abilities."
Although it was a one-time opportunity.
For both humans and magical beasts, such an item that rapidly boosts strength undoubtedly held immense value.
Lin Sai's gaze shifted between the first pillar before him and the other two behind it.
He didn't hesitate for long.
The source essence, being the foundation of all attributes, was undoubtedly the optimal choice.
Moreover, for Lin Sai, physical and mental attributes could be further enhanced through the attribute panel.
There was no room for hesitation.
Lin Sai stepped forward, running his hand over the rough, sandpaper-like surface of the first pillar, feeling the source essence within it.
- "Hmm... Ah?"
Lin Sai experienced the same enhancement process as Hong, but without any additional memories awakening. The source essence from the first pillar connected with his Lifespan Spectrum, strengthening his primary attribute.
The growth rate is astonishing!
[Lifespan Spectrum] The advancement path for the current stage.
The very purpose is to continuously enhance one's inner Source Essence through various means.
He has worked hard during this year, but his growth has been limited. Now, after the enhancement from the first pillar...
Lin Sai has a vague perception:
"The advancement to [Lifespan Spectrum] should be just about half left to accumulate."
After the enhancement, Lin Sai did not immediately stop.
He casually used his product skill to examine the attributes of the stone pillar in front of him.
[Altar: Pillar of Energy]
[A natural altar that can enhance abilities.]
[The world's Source Essence is disturbed and occupied. To resist or interfere with this phenomenon, the world gives birth to some special existences to promote this process of resistance and interference.]
[A mysterious altar that only appears for a short time. It is not recommended to sell it unless you have seventh stage strength or above.]
Did this appear to deal with the Dragon Beast?!
Lin Sai immediately understood.
At the hidden border, he already knew that plundering the world's Source Essence for advancement was a rather dangerous act.
Not only is the advancement itself dangerous, but even the world from which Source Essence is extracted will resist!
The appearance of this strength-enhancing entity is probably to cultivate new powerful individuals to challenge the Dragon Beast.
"So what is this?"
"World Will? Celestial Law? Or Suppression Force?"
"Does the world have self-awareness?"
Lin Sai shook his head slightly as he looked at the stone pillar before him.
He had originally planned to secretly chip off a sample from the stone pillar, but now he had completely abandoned that idea.
Lin Sai turned to look at the mole beside him:
"So those transparent lizardmen attacked you for this thing?"
"That's right," the mole answered honestly, and then its voice turned to one of annoyance, "They originally had no chance! After our leader received the enhancement, there was a possibility of advancing from the fifth stage to the sixth stage."
Lin Sai continued, "What about your leader?"
The mole lowered its head, and its small front claws dug into the lake water, then wiped its nose. Its voice became choked, "Our leader... it... it died."
"..."
The brave one who had the chance to help the world resist the Dragon Beast had perished prematurely.
"My condolences," Lin Sai offered a word of comfort to the mole.
Hong, sitting beside them, heard this conversation and gained a new understanding of the dark tide lizard beneath her:
"So these guys launched their attack when they saw an opportunity."
"Lin Sai, should we wake this guy up and interrogate him, or..."
Hong's voice trailed off, but her gaze shifted to the mole.
Lin Sai paused to think, then redirected the conversation to the topic of the eastern depression.
"Tell us more about the eastern depression."
The mole had no reason to refuse.
However, compared to the previous negotiation, the mole's attitude this time was more detailed and serious.
"That's the story my leader told me before he died."
"It is said that initially, when the Dragon Beast had not yet ruled this world, the Thousand Mountain Stone Forest was the most intense battlefield and the place where the most powerful individuals emerged."
"It's in the eastern underground world."
"Two prosperous races developed for a long time, and their territories finally clashed, leading to a great battle..."
(End of Chapter)
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