The Creation Dragon!

[Advancement Mission: Ice Curse Dragon]

[Mission Difficulty: C+]

[Mission Location: World Illusion]

[Mission Description: None available]

[Mission Hint: None available]

[Mission Reward: Combat Setup +1]

"Hm? The target is Seliphina?"

Surprise flickered through Bai Xuan's eyes when he saw the target of his Advancement Mission.

On second thought, that seemed to be how Advancement Missions worked: he only encountered enemies he had fought before.

"Lord Xuan."

Luo Miaoyin's gentle voice sounded beside him.

She looked at Bai Xuan warmly. "Three days will be enough. It may put some strain on your body, but don't worry. I'll make sure you're back in peak condition."

"All right. I trust you."

Bai Xuan nodded, choosing to place his trust in her.

"Then wait here for a little while."

Luo Miaoyin smiled. "I'll refine the Life Essence you left in my soul."

"Okay."

Bai Xuan agreed, though curiosity stirred within him.

Refine it? What exactly did that mean?

"See you in a bit~"

Luo Miaoyin's figure gradually faded. By the time her words trailed off, she had vanished.

After she left, Bai Xuan turned toward Luo Yuyin, who lay unconscious on the ground nearby.

Gone was her usual lofty, immaculate bearing. Her entire body was drenched in damp Holy Light, and both her hands were even making V signs—

Ahem!

Fairies really were too fragile...

"Phew."

Bai Xuan took a deep breath and pushed aside his stray thoughts.

It was time to begin his third Advancement Mission.

[Travel to the World Illusion?]

"Yes."

The instant he gave the command, dazzling light swallowed his vision.

When he opened his eyes again, he stood on an icefield, a bone-chilling wind striking his face.

"This is..."

Bai Xuan looked around. An endless expanse of ice stretched before him, leaving him unable to tell