Poison Mist Secret Realm

The toxic fog was thick, and the future was uncertain.

Such a dangerous place doesn't even require setting foot there; just standing on the other side and gazing at it, the miasma seems to be right between your mouth and nose.

The group discussed the matter animatedly, with some even considering backing out.

Seeing this, Linsey immediately adopted a firm and steady tone and said to the people behind her:

"The key to the creation of the secret realm lies in the special place where Essence can be accumulated."

"The secret realms discovered in the previous Courtyard in the Forest World do indeed bring great benefits. But good or bad is not the standard for judging a secret realm. Its true essence lies in the environment that has accumulated Essence."

Reze was the first to understand Linsey's meaning. "So what we've found might be a Life Secret Realm with toxic properties?"

Linsey pointed to the poisonous fog in front of her:

"The truth can only be known by seeing it with one's own eyes."

As soon as she finished speaking, Linsey began to prepare.

He rummaged through his bag and took out a helmet, scarf, and mask.

These props were last used on the glacier below Black Mountain. I never imagined they would come in handy again just six months later...

"Everyone, put this around your face! And this, put it in front of your eyes, remember to tighten it securely so there's no air leakage!"

"The nostrils, mouth, and ears are all key areas for protection."

Behind Linsey, the explorer Reze's voice rang out.

Linsey turned around and immediately stopped what she was doing.

The explorer took out two kinds of strips of cloth from his backpack and was distributing them to his companions.

One type is pure white and can be worn directly on the face like a mask; the other is transparent and slightly curved, and can be worn over the eyes like a soft goggles.

"..."

Reze hadn't forgotten Linsey and handed him a copy as well.

Linsey took a look.

[Consumable: Filtering Cloth]

[The fabric strips with filtering function can block harmful substances in the air for up to one and a half hours after wearing.]

[Common exploration equipment, relatively low value.]

[Consumable: Light-Transmitting Cloth]

The light-transmitting fabric strip can isolate the eyes from the external environment without affecting vision. Prolonged wear is not recommended.

[Common exploration equipment, low value.]

"..."

"Is this what a professional explorer is like?"

During their adventures, Linsey always handled everything herself.

I experienced something I had never encountered before.

He looked at the two strips of cloth in his hand, his feelings were very complicated.

Some of them felt embarrassed, some were emotional, and some even wanted to laugh.

The final result was that Linsey simply put away all the various equipment he Pinduoduo and replaced them with the professional gear provided by Reze.

While he was trying it on, the explorer was still explaining it to everyone:

"This type of Filtering Cloth is usually very effective within one hour, but its function becomes less stable after that. Everyone must return within the safe time and absolutely not take too much risk."

Linsey raised an eyebrow.

He could clearly see from the product information that the actual effective time of this Filtering Cloth was one and a half hours.

Reze, however, said it was only one hour.

This ambiguous explanation is probably also for safety reasons.

"Next, I'll still play forward."

Once his companions were ready, Linsey walked in front, with Reze right beside him.

The five people lined up in a two-in-front, three-in-back formation and stepped into the poisonous fog.

The valley was shrouded in thick fog, and the surrounding air was damp, so much so that the skin could feel a sticky sensation.

Within the visible range.

Linsey could see the grayish-brown weeds trampled underfoot, but couldn't see any trees or shrubs at all.

In the vast, poisonous fog, the only thing that could be considered a change was...

Occasionally, you'll kick up animal bones in the grayish-brown weeds under your feet. These bones are so decayed that they crumble into dust with a single step.

However, it was just as Linsey had predicted.

The deeper one goes into the valley, the thicker the poisonous fog becomes, and the air is filled with the aura of Essence.

This may truly be a Life Secret Realm.

However, the attributes of life are manifested in the extremely threatening nature of poison.

Linsey led the way carefully, and after walking for a few more minutes with the help of the map, he suddenly felt an itch on his skin.

"What's going on...?"

Linsey raised her arm to take a look.

When moving through the toxic fog, clothing inevitably comes into contact with the damp air, and over time it accumulates a sticky, purple substance.

These substances are now seeping into clothing and even coming into contact with skin!

Skin... toxin invasion...

Linsey immediately realized what was happening and shouted to her companion:

"Everyone be careful!"

"This stuff is soaking through our clothes, be careful not to get it on your skin!"

Fortunately, Shi Ke, Divergence Master, was also in the team.

As soon as Linsey finished speaking, the awakened one began to use his skills.

The surrounding poisonous fog, like the venom of snakes in the past, was affected by the ability of the Divergence Master and fell off the clothes of the Exploration Team members.

Shi Ke began to speak:

"I've been using my abilities, but I can only last for half an hour. We'd better hurry up."

Upon hearing this, Linsey naturally sped up.

The valley was quite large, but since all the members of the team were awakened beings, they moved forward at an extremely fast pace.

As they ventured deeper into the area, the density of the surrounding toxic fog continued to increase.

The field of vision, which was five meters wide, gradually shrank to only two meters.

At this moment, all one could see in the surroundings was purple poisonous mist floating in the air. Through this dangerous color, it was as if one could see something dangerous wandering around.

"Drake, look over here, there are mushrooms here too!"

Suddenly, Reze beside him shouted.

Linsey went over and saw that the explorer was right.

As they ventured deeper into the valley, the surrounding vegetation gradually transformed into fungi, and even traces of mycelium buried underground were found.

"It's just ahead."

Linsey glanced at the map.

As shown in the image, the largest aggregation of mycelium is in front, vaguely forming a core.

In a world that possesses Essence.

This special life form, nurtured by the Essence for a long time, will inevitably develop special effects, which also means great value.

Linsey's thoughts began to wander.

His botanical knowledge told him that giant bacteriophages are an important component of forest ecology and an indispensable decomposer in the circulatory system.

After the area has grown to such a large size.

If this thing is dug out rashly, it will definitely affect the ecological balance of the forest.

Or perhaps the poisonous fog in this area could be lifted, making the Life Secret Realm accessible for development? With these thoughts in mind, Linsey led the team forward.

Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he vaguely saw some luminous spots in the thick fog to the side.

"Glowing... mushroom..."

Linsey's heart skipped a beat, and a strong premonition followed.

He remembered the description of the "Night-Shining Ramie Mushroom," which was named that because it glows! Before he could even remind his companion, Linsey quickly took two steps forward.

The view became clearer as they drew closer.

He was right; the luminescent object was a mushroom that emitted a faint blue glow.

This mushroom has a semi-circular cap with small, bright red spots. Its appearance is so vibrant and beautiful that it's clearly not something you should eat.

"This... is almost exactly as described!"

Looking at the mushrooms in front of her, Linsey's voice was filled with excitement.

He suppressed his excitement, slowly squatted down, and cut off a piece with his dagger.

[Fungi: Night-Shining Ramie Mushroom]

[Possesses Essence, mixed-type corrosive toxin; extremely dangerous!]

[Rare fungi, highly valuable.]