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Chapter 542: Ancient Stone
Chapter 542: Ancient Stone
"A hidden space?"
The Sky-Crying Stone Steps were completely destroyed, and Lindsey didn't bother with any formalities. He took out his Meteorite Pickaxe and swung it at the ground beneath his feet.
Clang!
The black stone material of the Sky-Crying Stone Steps didn't budge an inch. The broken areas appeared fragile, but even with Lindsey's forceful pounding, not even the slightest crack was left.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Lindsey tried a few more times, but to no avail. Not even a faint scratch was left.
"The material grade is too high; the Meteorite Pickaxe can't dig through it."
"The last time I encountered this was... no, it was the Absolute Source Ice Jade in the Black Mountain World. That thing was used by the Dragon Beast to imprison the Red one."
Lindsey raised an eyebrow. He still had some samples of Absolute Source Ice Jade, but they hadn't been of use until now.
Since his pickaxe wasn't powerful enough, he had no choice but to resort to his old method: "If the Player's skills can't handle it, then brute force will have to do!"
Lindsey switched to the Unbreakable Blade in his hand and aimed at the ground beneath his feet, swinging his sword with all his might.
Clang!
Lindsey felt like he was fighting against the entire world. A powerful recoil surged through his arm, causing him to lose balance and nearly fall backward.
Lindsey bent over, his arms hanging by his sides, his eyes vacant. His arm was numb, and after a moment, his Life Essence managed to dispel the uncomfortable feeling.
"This is ridiculous; they won't even let me gather materials."
Lindsey shook his head with a bitter smile.
The Sky-Crying Stone Steps were originally a passage connecting two worlds. Later, it was reinforced by the powerful Law Capital to strengthen it further, so it was no surprise that it couldn't be easily broken.
But from this, Lindsey estimated the strength of the being that had destroyed this world passage. "Conservatively speaking, they must be at the Seventh Stage."
Lindsey sighed.
Theoretically, he couldn't force his way through, and without a treasure map providing the entry method, he would most likely have to activate the Puzzle Game module and spend some time figuring out how to enter.
However, Lindsey chose a more direct approach.
A Spell Pattern flashed on the back of his hand, and the Mountain Crest's earth-diving effect was immediately activated.
Although the Sky-Crying Stone Steps were exceptionally hard, they still belonged to the earth element.
Lindsey dove underground, sinking into the ground like quicksand. Within seconds, he successfully reached the secret chamber.
He landed on solid ground and lit up a jellyfish lamp, revealing a closed space enveloped in dark rocks.
The space was quite small, roughly the size of a one-bedroom apartment.
In the center of the flat ground, a cluster of stone grew, resembling scales and converging into a bamboo-like shape.
Above it, a dull gray stone was embedded.
"This time it's simple."
"Just like the secret realm of the Climbing Heaven Vine, it's just a pure hidden space."
Lindsey walked forward.
There was no danger here, and he identified the stone's attributes.
[Unusual Item/Material: Ancient Stone]
[A stone containing immense earth elemental power, usable for crafting various items. When crafting tools and lacking materials, the Ancient Stone can substitute for any mineral material.]
[An extremely rare and valuable item.]
Lindsey held the Ancient Stone in his hand, and its fate was sealed.
He didn't bother checking any additional synthesis formulas.
Because in the Spell Pattern synthesis system, the very material needed to upgrade the Mountain Crest was this Ancient Stone!
[1 Mountain Crest + 1 Ancient Stone = Ancient Imprint]
Lindsay did not hesitate and proceeded with the synthesis immediately.
[Emblem/Material: Eternal Mark]
[After equipping, it greatly enhances the wearer's petrification/stun/physical resistance; gains passive effects [Earth's Reach] [Rock Skin]; activates active effects, allowing the wearer to pass through soil and rocks for 15 minutes and breathe in underground environments; can also be used as a material to craft other items.
Earth's Reach: When the wearer stands directly on the ground, increases Strength by 30 points and significantly accelerates Stamina recovery speed.
Rock Skin: Enhances skin resistance.]
[An ultimate magical emblem containing the power of the earth, a special item of great value.]
"Ultimate Magical Emblem?"
Lindsay was intrigued by this description.
The effect of [Eternal Mark] was already quite exaggerated, and in the sequence of earth element magical emblems, this was the final effect.
But the problem was that in the attribute description of [Eternal Mark], there was still the possibility of continuing to craft other items.
Lindsay placed it on the workbench.
[1 Energy Mark + 1 Eternal Mark + 1 Origin Flow Mark + 1 Freedom Mark = World Rune·Element]
"World Rune?"
Just from the name, Lindsay could guess how powerful this equipment was.
He checked his backpack.
The fire and water element magical emblems were also missing the ultimate materials to obtain their corresponding marks. Only the air element magical emblem lacked the materials for crafting the primary emblem, otherwise, it could immediately catch up with the synthesis progress of the water and fire elements.
"Not bad."
"This is another long-term goal."
Lindsay tried to equip the [Eternal Mark].
Just as the attribute description stated, he gained two new states, and his Strength immediately increased by 30 points.
At the same time, a constant flow of power gathered from the earth into his body.
Lindsay had a premonition.
Even if he engaged in the most intense battle, as long as he stood on the ground, he would have an inexhaustible supply of stamina.
"Now, have I become Antaeus?"
Lindsay thought of the giant from Greek mythology who couldn't die as long as he stood on the ground.
He then took out the [Ice Law] from his backpack.
He wanted to test the defensive capabilities of Rock Skin, but after the sharp glow of the [Ice Law] flashed on his hand, he chose to be conservative and took out a regular sword, starting with the lower-level ones.
Slash—
The ordinary sword couldn't break through the defense, and Lindsay only felt a slight crawling sensation on his skin as if a bug was crawling on it.
He switched to a meteorite sword with attribute damage.
Sizzle—
A glass-rubbing sound emanated from Lindsay's skin.
But it still couldn't break through the defense, leaving only a white mark on his hand.
"..."
"It seems that a little more strength would be enough to break through."
Lindsay nodded in satisfaction.
Providing such a high level of defense was already outrageous.
After dealing with the harvest from this hidden space, Lindsay also prepared to leave.
However, when he turned around, he spotted the stone pillar where he had placed the [Primordial Stone].
"Can't waste it..."
Lindsay smirked and walked over, waving his staff.
The result was that the scaly stone shoots, as sturdy as the materials for the Sky Stone Steps, couldn't be budged at all!
"Forget it."
"I'm a naturally easygoing person, and I don't have to insist on everything!"
Lindsay consoled himself.
He then activated the ability of the [Eternal Mark], jumped up, and left this secret space.
(End of Chapter)
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