Zhang Chen traveled along the gradually rising main road for a full thirteen zones. Cultivators had become exceedingly rare in these desolate areas, and only two dice remained in his hand. He was also nearing the location Ksitigarbha had sensed within Ling.
"The end of the road ahead should be where Ksitigarbha is. Be careful, Chong Ying."
Zhang Chen threw down both dice in his hand at once. They totaled five, and he advanced with Chong Ying. Every zone along this road was uniformly marked as a "Resting Area."
By the time they reached a point near the summit, the stone-paved road beneath their feet faintly revealed brains shifting through the cracks between the stones. The zone before Zhang Chen and Chong Ying was clearly labeled: "Unknown Zone."
"Ksitigarbha should have been waiting inside for quite some time." Zhang Chen already had a vague feeling.
You have entered a BOSS Zone. You may not leave this zone until you meet the requirements below. 1. Killing the BOSS in this zone will provide you with abundant material rewards, along with ten dice as an additional reward. 2. Survive in the BOSS Zone for over half an hour, including at least twenty minutes in contact with the BOSS.
The exact same notification Zhang Chen had heard when entering the BOSS Zone with Jia Xin rang in his ears.
The disgusting brain surface squirming beneath Zhang Chen's feet began secreting a series of white, gel-like substances from within after the notification ended. They formed a pure white, hard floor throughout the zone, covering the brain's revolting surface.
"We finally meet, little Zhang Chen."
Once the white, hard unknown material had covered the entire zone, Ksitigarbha's voice slowly drifted over from afar. The figure of a short old man gradually approached from