Exploring a New Area

Having been stuck at level 10 for many years, Wind Snow Traveler had accumulated a considerable amount of Core Power. On the very night he Trial Secret Realm, he leveled up to 16, firmly securing his position as the number one player in the Zone 18.

Xiao Fan did not choose to upgrade; he now prefers to reserve some Core Power for unforeseen circumstances.

The next day, the six fat guys came to Xiao Fan's place as usual to explore the secret realm, only to find Wind Snow Traveler there as well. They learned that he had come to explore the high-level Beast Zone with Xiao Fan.

The fat man and his companions panicked instantly.

Xiao Fan wouldn't abandon them, would he?

They've gotten to where they are today entirely thanks to Xiao Fan's guidance.

I can't believe how miserable their lives would be without Xiao Fan.

However, to be fair, Xiao Fan is already level 10, and they are a full 5 levels below him. Although they are also killing monsters above their level, it cannot be denied that Xiao Fan continuing to team up with them is indeed hindering their development.

Just as the group was hesitating, Xiao Fan walked out of the thatched hut.

"Jiu Chen, what's your decision?" Wind Snow Traveler asked hurriedly after seeing Xiao Fan.

Immediately, the fat man and his companions fixed their gazes on Xiao Fan, their bodies tensing up involuntarily.

Xiao Fan: "Let's finish the secret realm together first, then I'll explore new areas with you."

When Xiao Fan previously played in the secret realm, he approached it with the mindset of improving team coordination.

The team members are now at level five, Xiao Fan is at level ten, and Wind Snow Traveler is at level sixteen.

A level 5 secret realm can be easily crushed; it won't take long.

Each person has 1000 Core Power, which is no small amount. We should fight when necessary.

"Haha, alright, I'll go with you guys." Wind Snow Traveler laughed heartily.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with what Xiao Fan did; on the contrary, he approved of Xiao Fan's actions and felt that Xiao Fan was not only capable but also of good character.

Be loyal to your friends!

Compared to him, she's only slightly inferior.

Hearing Xiao Fan's answer, the fat guy and his companions finally breathed a sigh of relief and were deeply moved.

Xiao Fan was still willing to lend them a hand at this time.

Having such an elder brother is truly a blessing for them!

Upon reaching the Southwest Forest and gazing upon the vibrant Seven-Colored Flower, Xiao Fan could only silently apologize to them.

It seems they'll have to endure some hardship for a while longer.

Garfield Without Fat others saw Xiao Fan staring intently at the Seven-Colored Flower and instantly understood.

The group naturally squatted down and began digging for flowers, their movements so practiced it was almost heartbreaking.

They couldn't understand why Xiao Fan had started again. Did he really enjoy gardening that much?

The Wind Snow Traveler was even more bewildered. Why did he suddenly squat down to dig for flowers when he was walking along just fine?

Did these Seven-Colored Flower offend you?

Are you out of your mind?!

Just as Wind Snow Traveler finished complaining in his heart, he saw Xiao Fan squat down and replant the Seven-Colored Flower that the group had dug up one by one.

His expression was serious and reverent.

Wind Snow Traveler:...

What a bunch of lunatics!

No wonder they get along so well! He wanted to see what was going on with this flower-digging spree!

There's plenty of time ahead, so after Xiao Fan replenished his mana for a while, the group headed towards the secret realm.

"Let me show you my new skill."

Upon entering the secret realm, Wind Snow Traveler couldn't wait to show off the new skills he had created after leveling up to 15.

He walked forward alone, and saw swarms of tiny spiders running towards him. He smiled disdainfully and activated his skill.

The white axe was enveloped in a red glow, and the next second, Wind Snow Traveler spun around like a top, pulling the axe handle into the swarm of spiders.

With already high damage output, plus the level advantage of 11, anyone who comes will die, and no matter how many come, we'll kill them all!

"Holy crap! Earth-Tier Skill! That's so damn cool!"

The group stared in disbelief at the swirling Wind Snow Traveler.

The figure was so fast that it left afterimages, like a meat grinder spinning in the center of the spider. Wherever it went, small spiders were injured and sent flying, and even the dust and dead leaves on the ground spun up, forming a considerable vortex.

A moment later, the skill ended, and the little spiders were completely dead.

Wind Snow Traveler rubbed his forehead. "I'm a little dizzy from spinning too fast."

"Village Chief! You're awesome! You're so handsome it's unbelievable!"

"This move is practically a human meat grinder."

"Village Chief, you're amazing!"

Swift as Wind and the others surrounded him, each giving a thumbs-up and looking on with admiration.

The Wind Snow Traveler hoisted the axe onto his shoulder and grinned crookedly.

"Good!"

Actually, he also thought he was incredibly handsome!

After emerging from the Trial Secret Realm of "Lost Island," Wind Snow Traveler were deeply inspired.

Only then did he realize that skills could be so Thousand Changes.

Before, he had only seen Xiao Fan's skills, and he was still confused. He knew the skills were powerful, but he didn't know how to imitate them.

It wasn't until he got beaten up by the BOSS in the secret realm that Wind Snow Traveler finally understood.

So this is how skills can be created.

That evening, based on his observation of Xiao Fan's skills, and combined with the skills of the BOSS in the secret realm, he...

Create this new skill: Whirlwind Slash.

Unexpectedly, not only was the creation successful, but the level was also quite high.

Earth-Tier Skill!

In the world of the Cloud Sea, creating a skill of this level already makes you a minor expert!

More importantly, he gained a clear understanding of the direction for skill creation.

The Lost Island Trial Secret Realm is difficult, but you can really learn something from it.

Xiao Fan had long anticipated that players would eventually be able to break through the traditional skills of reality and create game skills that were not so realistic.

I just didn't expect that Wind Snow Traveler would be created so quickly.

Upon careful thought, I immediately understood.

He created his skills so quickly because he truly experienced the difference in skills after defeating the boss in the Lost Island.

You grow faster by being beaten.

With Xiao Fan and Wind Snow Traveler there, we can speedrun the next Misty Forest dungeon.

Less than two hours had passed since we left the secret realm.

Next, Fatty and his companions will go to the inner Northwest Forest to hunt Fierce Beast, while Xiao Fan and Wind Snow Traveler will go to explore new areas on the outskirts of the more distant mountains.

"Brother Chen, we will definitely level up as soon as possible and strive to catch up with you."

Xiao Fan waved and said, "Go for it!"

*

Previously, due to his level, Wind Snow Traveler's exploration of Zone 18 was limited to the forests where Fierce Beasts of level 10 or below roamed.

He didn't dare set foot in any more distant mountains, and he was a little excited about exploring this new area.

"I suspect the outer edge of the mountain range is where level 11-15 Fierce Beast reside. Let's be careful later."

With Earth-Tier Skill and the help of Xiao Fan, a Healer Class expert, Wind Snow Traveler was very confident.

The Zone 18 is a continuous mountain range that stretches across the area, and it's hard to imagine just how big it is.

Xiao Fan and Wind Snow Traveler exchanged a glance before cautiously stepping inside.