Linsey tried equipping the Steel Crest.
He expended source essence, and his arm immediately transformed into metal—a metal of extreme hardness that also burned with flames.
Because Extraterrestrial Metal had been used, the Steel Crest's elemental transformation had taken on meteorite properties. At joints, muscles, and similar areas, the metallization did not affect his arm's flexibility.
"Although I can't transform my entire body, it's still useful in special situations."
"Not to mention the passive defense and damage boosts. This magic crest is highly practical—I could even consider keeping it active all the time."
After experimenting for a while, Linsey returned to the bend in the mine tunnel and continued digging downward.
As for the Steel Crest's subsequent synthesis—
That was simple. The next level required Mythical Metal.
Even Legendary Metal could only be obtained from the center of meteorites.
Mythical...
Linsey had a guess.
Just like the Freedom Mark or Eternal Imprint, materials of this grade could probably only be obtained in places connected to world concepts.
"But every Cloud Island in the Dust Road World has a chance of nurturing an Atmospheric Essence?"
"Is that because of Clear Sky, or that Righteous Walker who reshaped the world? Or are places like Cloud Islands, which can give birth to Elemental Creatures, inherently special enough to nurture materials of this grade?"
Linsey kept thinking as he dug downward.
The number of meteorites in his pack also steadily increased.
Then, the Decryption Game suddenly gave Linsey a pleasant surprise. As he dug through the meteorite, a white light began intermittently pointing downward.
Linsey moved closer, but found nothing of value. Only the words on the clue offered an explanation.
Trace of Prey—This trail appears to be pointing you toward the prey's location.
"..."
"This is way too convenient!"
Linsey was