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Chapter 601 On the Cliff
When the master looks troubled, the younger brother must know how to share his burdens and help him out...
Blood Knight Godos stepped forward, hastily trying to prove himself.
“Master, I can make it obey... I can also communicate with it, so you don’t need to worry.”
"Really?"
The Blood Demon nodded, respectfully accepting the imprisoned Shadow Magic Orb, its eyes bloodshot, its blood boiling. It merely poked Lilith's pet with its sharp fingers. This ugly little Shadow Demon, its true form a Void Shadow Flesh Beast larva... suddenly trembled and curled into a ball, extending its countless ever-changing tentacles, groping around as if exploring something.
Ten seconds later,
The tiny antennae suddenly stood at attention.
All the tentacles turned and pointed in one direction, like a fleshy compass...
"Master, it's confirmed that Miss Lilith is in that location... but it's too far away; it can only sense her familiar presence from a distance. It says Miss Lilith is still distancing herself from us. It seems we must leave this place quickly and head downwards..."
Upon hearing this, Lorraine's worry turned to joy...
"Is Lilith alright? Is she still alive?"
"This...it can't be sure. It said it also determined the direction by the scent of Miss Lilith's blood..."
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Having finally found Lilith's direction, Lorraine cheered up again.
Without a word, he raised the Blood Beast Compass and headed towards another sealed area. The numerous, large, and complex steps were more numerous than he had imagined...
The lava lake barrier with flowing flames counts as a sealing platform, the blood pool area counts as another, and then there's a normal waterfall...
Quiet, peaceful, beautiful...
Unlike the previous two, which were filled with lava or viscous blood mixed with mud, this place was practically a garden world. There were beautiful pools, sculpted patterns, fish-shaped water spouts, and the water shimmered with blue crystals. Even in the lower parts of this fissure world, the water was a deep, ocean-like blue...
If the two places just now were scenes from hell.
This place is undoubtedly close to paradise or fairyland, with cool, slightly splashing water that seems harmless...
This place looks more like a real road, with steps large enough for human-sized creatures to pass through. On both sides of the road are sculptures resembling braziers, inside which flows a brilliant blue crystal-like liquid that circulates endlessly, glowing faintly, and is exceptionally sacred.
This seems to be the true path to the end.
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Unexpectedly, the blood beast compass that they had painstakingly captured was actually useful. It not only pointed out Lilith's location, but also helped Lorraine find the real way out.
Familiar yet unfamiliar magical runes and totem markings on the steps seemed to indicate the original layout of the altar...
The true path to enlightenment lies here; the ruins are a complete set of ancient architecture with a distinct structure.
Lorraine emerged from the exit of the Path of Faith, seemingly going in the opposite direction from the end. He had apparently previously stumbled into the defensive Dead Zone Lava Fire Pool and Blood Rock Bubble Pool, so it was only natural that he was attacked.
A clean and refreshing waterfall is the correct entrance to the altar's steps...
Lorraine's reckless charge just now was clearly a mistake—trespassing into forbidden territory.
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Taking the wrong path often comes at a price—it could be a dead end, a trap, or a newly discovered shortcut or loophole.
Taking shortcuts is something every adventurer loves, as it avoids a lot of trouble and allows them to obtain treasures effortlessly. Naturally, everyone will study how to avoid traps and only take the treasures in ancient ruins.
The dwarves dug aimlessly underground, perhaps unearthing not treasures, but terrifying monsters like the Great Snail, the King of Fire, or the Balrog.
If one had an all-seeing eye to scan the entire area, or obtained the original blueprints or fragments of treasure maps from predecessors, the treasure hunt would be much smoother.
The importance of a treasure map lies mainly in its ability to save a lot of trouble, control the overall situation, and thus safely acquire priceless treasures... What Lorraine lacks now is not treasure, nor a map, but a goal and motivation...
While treasures are undoubtedly valuable, no ordinary person dislikes the surprise and thrill of unexpectedly acquiring a priceless treasure. The fantasy of winning the lottery jackpot is something few haven't thought about...
Of course, the piles of bones in the ruins already say it all, but every adventurer chooses to selectively ignore the dangers and costs.
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The value of most treasures is precisely determined by their difficulty in acquisition and their rarity.
What are considered treasures may become worthless at times. For example, a crystal cup that was once priceless appears cloudy and rough next to a glass cup... Aluminum products were once more expensive than gold, and diamonds were considered priceless heirlooms, but today they are nothing more than another form of carbon...
Even so, in the eyes of indigenous civilizations, anything related to totems and beliefs is sacred and fundamental, worthy of protection.
To prevent sacred sacrificial sites from being desecrated, the barriers and mechanisms set up by our ancient ancestors were far more sophisticated than modern machinery...
However, time is one of the most powerful forces in the world. No matter how magnificent the architecture or how ingenious the design, it will become ineffective or appear primitive after many years.
Lorraine felt that the so-called scorching magma defensive barrier and blood pool monsters were completely insignificant. It was the huge space, complex terrain, winding landscape, and the elusive elemental creatures here that were giving him a headache.
The thundercloud that just shot down Lilith couldn't have been generated naturally; it must be another mechanism for protecting the forbidden area.
Sure enough, while birds could be seen in the distant, hard-to-reach places, the area above Lorraine was exceptionally clean. Despite the huge cracks that allowed glimpses of the barren sky, there were no other living creatures there.
That is the danger itself.
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Lorraine, skilled and daring, and outnumbered, wasn't afraid or in a hurry, though he was somewhat disoriented, unsure of his purpose or how to get out... The surroundings were eerie, mysterious, majestic, and ancient...
Originally a pure mage apprentice, he despised intrigue and evil disguises. He longed for a fair and square confrontation. Perhaps he should have chosen to be a warrior or a paladin, not a mage.
A monk needs exceptional wisdom and must remain calm at all times.
Even on unfamiliar battlefields or in dire situations, one must remain fully focused and mobilize all available magical power to fight the enemy. Warriors, on the other hand, need courage, strength, fearlessness, and momentum!
As for thieves, warlocks, priests, or hunters, it's a different story. With Lorraine's background, she's so slow even as a mage apprentice. Asking her to choose to be an assassin who seeks the opportunity to strike a fatal blow would be too much to ask of little Lorraine.
Feeling completely insecure in the unfamiliar environment, Lorraine seemed lost and helpless, like a headless fly. He hoped someone could guide him and longed for companionship.
As a result, he also lost Lilith, and of course he was anxious...
Hesitant and timid...
A face full of sorrow, dressed in fine clothes, he ventures alone into the ruins...
This was indeed incompatible with the characteristics of a necromancer, but fate played a trick on him. When Lorraine woke up, he was on his teacher Lorraine's pirate ship, beginning his nightmarish journey.
It was far from over until the teacher had completely separated Lorraine from her body.
It's no longer just a game of collecting the teacher's mutilated body parts and verifying the memories of the old mages of Azeroth; it's a test for Lorraine and a path to survival and advancement.
Ahead lay a bottomless abyss; Lorraine had no choice but to willingly descend into the abyss, step by step...
Whatever the purpose!
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Those who enjoy Soulslike exploration games will surely appreciate the thrill of encountering monsters in these ancient ruins, battling them, and reaping the rewards. This has attracted many adventurers to explore and discuss these sites.
However, for Lorraine, a local, the scenery here was rather dull in the unfamiliar environment, complex terrain, unknown dangers, and when he was surrounded by confusion and doubt... Especially without Lilith, who used to bicker and talk with him, Lorraine felt lost and missed his talkative teacher.
teacher...
Always by my side, my chaotic thoughts are like the teacher's haunting spirit, constantly disturbing Lorraine's exploration.
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