Element Seed

With everyone contributing their ideas, they finally explained the secret realm clearly.

His tone was a mixture of helplessness and exasperation as he recounted the story.

Xiao Fan hadn't expected this secret realm to be so complex.

First of all, this is not a regular, ordinary dungeon.

This secret realm is called <Twelve Heavens Execution>, and there are a total of 12 bosses inside.

That's right! There are 12 bosses, four times more than in a typical dungeon.

However, a single instance can accommodate four teams, meaning each team will face three bosses.

Unlike other ordinary dungeons, once players enter the Twelve Heavens Execution dungeon, their teams can choose which boss to fight, instead of having to fight through each level one by one.

As for what will happen after all the teams defeat the boss, they don't know, because they haven't finished defeating it yet.

How's your progress? Which boss have you reached?

Xiao Fan looked at everyone curiously.

Upon meeting Xiao Fan's gaze, everyone awkwardly looked away, some looking up at the sky, others down at the ground.

The fat man awkwardly scratched his head.

"Progress is alright, we've reached the twelfth to last one."

Xiao Fan:...

"So you haven't defeated a single boss in all these days?"

Xiao Fan said in disbelief.

There are twelve bosses in total; even if you just guess, you should be able to beat one of them!

"Brother Chen, you don't understand, that boss is really hard to beat! It summons minions, and it keeps summoning them."

"Do you know that feeling of constantly encountering more and more monsters the more you fight? It's truly suffocating."

Xiao Fan: I really don't understand this.

"Brother Chen, you absolutely have to lead us through this dungeon! Right now, every reputable team in Yanhuang City is teaming up to tackle this dungeon. If we can clear it, we'll be number one!"

Xiao Fan: "With me there, isn't it all easy?"

"But I need to log out of the game tomorrow, let's talk about it the day after tomorrow."

"Brother Chen, you're doing this because of An'an and Lele entering the game, right?"

"That's what the fat man said."

With the promotion of the Skill Chain created by Xiao Fan, it's no secret that high school students are entering the game.

"I really envy these students. They can use the Earth-Tier Skill chain created by Brother Chen as soon as they enter the game. Unlike us back then, we were all stuck with Yellow Rank Skill Chain." The fat man sighed.

"Xiao Fan, thank you for your trouble."

The uncle and aunt were deeply moved.

Xiao Fan waved his hand.

"We're all family, no need to be so polite. Uncle and Aunt, why don't you log out of the game with me tomorrow and take a look?"

"Um."

Both of them nodded.

To be honest, they've been having a good time in the game these past few days.

Gradually, they realized that it wasn't that <Cloud Sea> was too difficult, but rather that they had been too weak before to appreciate the charm of the game's combat.

If Xiao Fan hadn't brought it up, they wouldn't have planned to go back.

Especially Xiao Yi, who was an enviable Profession player in the game, but in reality he was just a useless person with a disability in both legs.

The difference is too great!

Fortunately, everything in the game can be materialized.

He's already saving money to materialize his Profession, and he doesn't like the Analects at all.

At this moment, Xiao Yi felt that the existence of the game had regained its meaning.

After agreeing on the terms, Xiao Fan returned to his room.

Lying in bed, his first thought was to call for Zijin.

After advancing, Zijin stayed in the Contract Space. At first, his status showed that he was meditating, so Xiao Fan did not disturb him.

But even after Xiao Fan called her after the meditation ended, she still refused to come out.

Xiao Fan realized something was wrong.

"Zijin, why aren't you coming out?"

Zijin: Chirp chirp chirp.

Xiao Fan:...

Let's go get some barbecue.

Zijin remained silent for a moment, then a faint voice drifted out.

I'm afraid we'll turn into roast meat if we go outside.

Xiao Fan was shocked.

"What exactly happened? What happened?"

Zijin said helplessly.

"After I entered my growth stage, I attracted Lightning Tribulation. I'm currently hiding in the Contract Space, so the Lightning Tribulation can't find me, but if I go out, we'll all be struck by lightning."

Xiao Fan: "Huh? I'm going to get struck by lightning too?"

Zijin: "You signed Life Bond with me. If I get struck by lightning and die, will you survive?"

Xiao Fan quickly said, "Then you absolutely mustn't come out."

Zijin:...

"I've never met a more realistic man than you."

That's because you're inexperienced.

This concerns their lives; how could they joke about it?

"Why didn't you mention anything about growth and Lightning Tribulation before?" Xiao Fan asked, puzzled.

"Every time our race levels up, Lightning Tribulation descends. Although it is powerful, we can withstand it. However, something unexpected happened during my advancement this time. The Lightning Tribulation that is about to descend is very strong. I have a feeling that I may not be able to withstand it."

Zijin's tone also carried a hint of doubt, clearly indicating that he was also unsure of what was going on.

"Huh? What happened?"

Xiao Fan asked, puzzled.

"I know I haven't really done anything, except for signing Life Bond with you..."

"Holy crap! Could it be you who caused this for me, brat?" Zijin scream echoed from the Contract Space.

Xiao Fan: "What does this have to do with me? I didn't do anything."

Zijin nodded in agreement. "That's true. I've already had a hard time enough with a master like you, how could I have to encounter something like this?"

Xiao Fan curled his lip.

Let's resolve issues directly, not resort to personal attacks.

"Is there any way to help you withstand the Lightning Tribulation?" Xiao Fan asked.

"Lightning-Avoiding Fruit, or other Heavenly Spirit Treasure that can reduce lightning damage," Zijin replied.

Xiao Fan silently memorized it.

Although Zijin is temporarily unable to leave the Contract Space, her level-up has brought Xiao Fan many benefits.

The equipment becomes more powerful after the contract skill <Armor Transformation> is activated, and the Lightning Element is transformed into Heavenly Lightning.

Moreover, since Zijin is awake, Xiao Fan can ask her more questions.

"By the way, Zijin, what precautions should we take when absorbing Element Seed, as you mentioned last time?"

Xiao Fan thought of the Earth Rank Ghost Fire and the God Rank Jade Bone Wood in his space and asked.

"Be careful not to get a backlash. Why are you asking this?"

As soon as Zijin finished speaking, two Element Seed appeared in Xiao Fan's hands.

In his left hand was a vibrant green flame, and in his right hand was a crystal-clear jade.

Zijin:...

Oh no! He really does have that!