A powerful force of attraction swept over him. The scene before his eyes spun wildly, but in just a moment, the dizziness faded, and Xiao Fan's feet landed firmly on solid ground.
He hurriedly steadied himself and looked around.
Beneath his feet lay an ancient path paved with moss-covered blue stones. Patches of unknown dark-green weeds poked through the cracks between the slabs, while the ancient path wound into the depths of the dense forest.
Towering ancient trees surrounded him. Their lush branches and leaves overlapped layer upon layer, blocking most of the sky. Only tiny, mottled spots of light filtered through the gaps in the leaves and scattered sparsely below.
The air was thick with the damp scent of earth, mixed with the faint, secluded fragrance of grass and trees. Strange beast roars occasionally drifted from the distant forest, echoing leisurely through the tranquil mountain woods.
[You have successfully entered the Solo Instance Treasure Map] [Instance Quest: Follow the clues on the Incomplete Treasure Map to find the buried treasure.] [Instance Hint: This instance contains hidden mechanisms, traps, and strange beasts. There will certainly be danger beside the treasures, so remain vigilant at all times.] [Instance Time Limit: 24 hours. Anyone who has not left after the time limit expires will be forcibly ejected from the instance.]
"Huh? This Solo Instance actually has information."
This was the first time Xiao Fan had received an instance prompt upon entering an instance.
"Looks like the quest for this Treasure Map instance is simple enough: find the treasure buried here."
However...
Xiao Fan extended his hand. A yellowed, curled Incomplete Treasure Map lay in his palm. It had suddenly appeared there when the quest was issued moments ago.
Xiao Fan opened it and examined it carefully. Part of the patterns