Ang cautiously approached the area where the Soul Stones lay. On the stone bed at the bottom of the lake, the pale white Soul Stones gave off a faint glow, like pearls in the water. He carefully tapped at the stone bed with his tools, making sure not to make too much noise and attract any lurking magical beasts. With every strike, the Soul Stones trembled slightly and exuded an ancient energy, leaving Ang both excited and cautious.
As several Soul Stones were successfully collected, the shadows in the depths of the lake seemed to sense something. Some small aquatic magical beasts began approaching the area, trying to investigate the abnormal flow of water elemental energy. Ang swiftly reinforced the power of the Water Control Staff, isolating the small magical beasts outside the currents. Occasionally, a few tried to break through the barrier, but without the support of the water, they moved slowly and were quickly driven back by Ang's Water Shield Technique and Water Arrow Technique. Whenever he encountered more threatening creatures, Ang decisively summoned the Dragon Thorn Technique, striking their vital points with precision and forcing them back.
After several mining attempts, Ang gradually grasped the structural characteristics of the Soul Stones, and his mining speed increased steadily. Whenever he collected a Soul Stone, he carefully placed it into the waterproof bag he carried, ensuring it would not be eroded by the lake water.
Just as he was focused on mining, a dull tremor faintly came from the depths of the lakebed, as though some massive aquatic magical beast was slowly approaching this area. Ang did not dare lower his guard. He immediately enhanced the Water Control Staff's energy, expanded the waterless area, and arranged a defensive formation of Water Arrow Technique and Water Shield Technique around the