Elemental Card King.

Chapter 142 A Bountiful Harvest, Good Fortune, Dragon Power Body Tempering

This underground secret realm also has a light source.

However, unlike the luster of stars, the light overhead was a strange, persistent glow.

"It can still be effective."

This magical radiance, unlike real sunlight, still allows the restorative effects of the Sun Refinement Technique to take effect, albeit at a significantly reduced efficiency.

Fortunately, Su Chen was able to gradually transform the abundant external elements into spiritual power by relying on the absorption effect of the new version of the Primordial Elemental Technique.

Wow!
At that moment, in the distance, amidst the misty mountains, a colossal Darkin dragon swept across the sky, its wingspan so wide it blotted out the sun, casting endless shadows.

A flock of birds took flight in the mountains and forests, clearly startled and scattering in a panic.

soon.

Within the dense forest, plumes of dust rose as beasts stamped their hooves and fled in panic.

"It has at least the strength of a five-star orange-quality being, and the true bloodline of a dragon."

Standing on a low hill, Su Chen's expression turned serious. This was still a giant dragon in its growth stage.

In addition to elemental advantages, there are also racial advantages.

The former can be considered the laws of heaven and earth, the underlying logic of the world; the latter is an instinctive reaction engraved deep in genes and flowing in the blood.

Just as a fawn naturally trembles with fear when it sees a lion, the fear emanating from the apex predator in the food chain can cause it to perform far less well than usual.

"It can basically crush monsters of the same level, and even ordinary six-star monsters are no match for it."

Placing such a giant dragon in the secret realm, leaving players with nowhere to attack, is equivalent to creating a terrain threat effect that is difficult to destroy.

They are mobile, and there is definitely more than one.

"Indeed, opportunities and risks go hand in hand."

Su Chen gazed intently into the distance. If he wasn't mistaken, the Darkblood dragon was chasing a ball of dark energy, like a dim starlight flickering with black light streaking across the sky, disappearing in an instant and vanishing without a trace.

"Dark Seed!"

A feeling of joy and excitement welled up in Su Chen's heart.

Each element nurtures its own unique demonic seed, which is not only a condensation of the essence of nature, but also the ultimate manifestation of elemental power.

Currently, Xiaoling only possesses the Gale and Holy Lightning attributes, and only two of the ten elemental attribute forms are unique.

The power of darkness is quite outrageous, as it can inflict heavy damage reduction, continuous damage, and life steal on the target.

"It's worth at least 3 million Alliance Coins."

"This is definitely a top prize."

Su Chen suppressed his excitement for the time being.

The Darkbringer possesses a certain degree of instinct and the ability to conceal itself. The Darkbringer dragon failed to devour it, but it was too far away.

"Let's see if it's fate."

The dragon's silhouette, disappearing into the distance at the horizon, was flying towards the depths of the core area; there would still be a chance to meet it again.

"Let's eat first."

At noon, Su Chen, who had been walking for half a day, decided to rest on this low hill.

He found a relatively flat rock to sit on and took out a military ration from his adventure backpack.

Once the packaging is torn open, a unique aroma of grains and meat immediately wafts out.

"It's okay."

Su Chen took a bite; it wasn't heavily seasoned, but he could immediately feel an extremely high energy supply.

"Xiao Ling, you should rest too. There's no need to be too vigilant right now." He glanced at the wind spirit puppets that were patrolling and drifting around.

Before eating, he even used the Soul Echo Technique to explore the surrounding area.

"Understood." Xiao Ling circled around for a while before returning to its owner. With the wind gathering the catkins, it sat obediently and adorably on a tree stump.

The little one is still a little over a meter tall, and with her gorgeous, flowing veil, she looks just like an exquisitely beautiful Lolita doll.

"Does Xiaoling want to grow taller?" Su Chen asked curiously.

"miss you!"

"I want to grow taller."

The little guy nodded without hesitation, and used his little hands to measure how tall he was above his head.

of course.

Xiao Ling also had its own concerns. For example, it clearly remembered that children under 1.2 meters tall could enjoy free treatment.

Will it cost its owner money when it grows tall?

"This is just a negligible amount of money." Su Chen was amused by Xiao Ling. At this moment, his desire for the 'Fengxiantai', this extraordinary amplification platform, became even stronger.

After eating, drinking, and resting for twenty minutes, the master and pet continued their journey deeper into the area.

Soon.

A vast expanse of forest and water comes into view, with dappled light and shadow dancing on the surface, creating a mysterious and secluded atmosphere under the shade of the trees.

"Shuilong Lake".

The manual map has specific area environmental markers; if you choose to take a detour, it will likely take more time.

Su Chen looked ahead again. In this primitive and desolate environment, one always felt that every shadow might be a corner where a giant anaconda was lurking.

A hoarse, unidentified sound came from afar, perhaps the hiss of prey whose throat had been bitten through.

Didn't think much about it.

Su Chen decided to fly over the water directly.

hum!
After he personally controlled the spirit body, a pair of wind eagle wings with a wingspan of more than eight meters spread out on his back, each feather gleaming with a cold and sharp luster after being armed.

The little spirit beside her also transformed and became a 'Ghostly Spirit' with both light and dark attributes.

Swish!
As Su Chen soared into the sky, the mysterious little figure, shimmering with both light and darkness, immediately unfurled its wings and flew to accompany him, while also providing flank cover to protect its master from a sudden attack.

A few minutes later.

boom!
The calm water surface was completely shattered, and jets of water shot into the sky. However, the impact of this surging water flow missed its target, and the figure that quickly swept across the sky left the water jets behind.

Several anacondas suddenly leaped out of the water, their bloodshot eyes glaring angrily. In a fit of impotent rage, they frantically slapped the surface of the lake with their bodies, which stretched for more than twenty meters.

As soon as the outer perimeter was alerted, the commotion inside intensified.

Under the light, water droplets scattered like countless dazzling pearls, and the magic arrow flying fish burst out of the water like a barrage of sharp arrows, making an incredibly sharp sound as they pierced the air.

A large number of flying fish suddenly appeared hanging from the tails behind Su Chen and Xiao Ling.

After gliding for a short while, the Magic Arrow Flying Fish, whose subsequent flight bursts couldn't keep up, was left behind by the pair of main pets.

ten minutes later.

The overlord of Shuilong Lake, a five-star red quality emerald dragon soars out from the waves.

The towering dragon body that broke through the water was tens of meters tall, covered with scales that shimmered with azure light, and had deep, empty eyes. When its blood-red maw opened wide in fury, a water cannon with the force of thunder roared out from its mouth.

Under the bombardment of this incredibly violent giant water cannon, it seemed that even the heavens were shaken by this power, and the air was filled with traces of being crushed.

However, it missed.

"Roar!!"

The Azure Wave Dragon roared to the sky, emitting a series of dragon roars filled with spiritual pressure. Under the devastating bombardment of the 'Water Dragon Cannon', the two small figures vanished without a trace.

Despite his incredibly keen senses, he couldn't find a single trace.

Blurred!

Emerging from the water, the Azure Wave Dragon leaped into the air, creating countless ripples, and began to patrol and circle around the area.

It has a general understanding of this spatial skill, and it doubts that those two little ones can last long.

But after waiting for more than forty seconds, the surrounding area remained completely empty.

After another ten seconds or so, the bewildered Azure Wave Dragon finally noticed a human figure appearing in the distance to the east.

"Roar!"

Undeterred, the Azure Wave Dragon immediately stirred up layers of waves and relentlessly pursued the dragon.

pity.

This wingless dragon was ultimately not good at flying. It only managed to hold on for a while before it could only grit its teeth and stop when it realized that the human figure was flying further and further away.

"It was alright, no major incidents."

After completely flying over the environment of Water Dragon Lake, Su Chen landed in a shady spot, and the little spirit that had been taken back was released again.

Thanks to the early warning from the Soul Echo Secret Technique and the divine effect of etherealization, he perfectly dodged the attack of a real dragon.

"Are you alright, Master?" Xiao Ling was quite nervous, circling around Su Chen several times.

"no problem."

Su Chen smiled and patted its head.

After crossing the Shuilong Lake, the progress towards the core area was shortened even further.

of course.

The previous high-intensity flight had also caused a significant decline in their mental strength. After another round of rest, the master and pet set off again.

They traveled along the way, stopping frequently, and the delays were either for rest or for stealing resources.

When Su Chen actively used the Soul Echo Secret Technique to communicate with all things, he did not use it blindly and randomly, as that would be too inefficient and a waste of his own spiritual power.

And this is the best time to make infiltration whenever you venture into a monster's territory.

wow

At this moment, nature seemed to sense some kind of call, and the dense forest and delicate flowers and grasses silently began to rustle.

Su Chen's will was like an invisible net, gently spreading and extending across this land.

Every gust of wind, every rustle of a leaf, conveyed a message to him: 'Dragon Scale Ginseng'!
"There are many rhizomes, or three dragon ginsengs growing together in one place."

That's where the value lies.

Su Chen didn't know the exact price, but this ginseng head was definitely not cheap.

Good stuff, don't miss it.

After giving the instructions to Xiaoling, it left a complex and mysterious magic mark on the spot, and then its exquisite figure immediately became ethereal and quickly disappeared into the cave where more than 20 rock dragons were entrenched.

Everything went very smoothly.

Less than a minute.

When the entire underground cave shook violently due to the wrath of the earth dragon, Xiao Ling, who had returned via teleportation using the magic seal technique, brought back the Dragon Scale Ginseng.

"whee."

The little guy had a mischievous smile on his face, with a smug look of satisfaction after successfully doing something naughty.

"Well done," Su Chen said with a smile.

The team's seamless coordination was so clean and efficient that there was no need to painstakingly clean up all the earth dragons in the entire territory; they brought them back in a very simple and straightforward manner.

After sealing it up, before the earth dragons could unify and swarm out, he and Xiao Ling disappeared without a trace.

By 7 p.m., the strange light that had permeated the entire area had vanished without a trace, and a deathly darkness enveloped the entire Ancient Dragon Nest Secret Realm.

black!
That feeling of absolute darkness, where you can't see your hand in front of your face.

Without starlight, such an environment would be extremely dangerous.

same.

Another group of nocturnal monsters will soon be arriving in the secret realm to hunt.

Su Chen had already finished dinner before nightfall, and he didn't linger any longer, continuing his journey through the primeval forest shrouded in darkness.

Forest paths that are usually accessible to humans are actually animal trails, so this action can be described as both skillful and daring.

The Night Spirit Envoy, dressed in a gorgeous rose-patterned gown, led the way, with Su Chen following closely behind.

soon.

Suddenly, the group gained over a hundred summoned beast companions, including dark-attribute monsters such as Ghost Knights, Shadow Assassins, and Shadow Night Demons.

This is clearly the effect of the Elemental Summoning card.

Without the threat of dragons, the monsters in this forest pose little threat.

I don’t know how much time passed.

Su Chen suddenly noticed a cluster of blood-red light in the distant sky, like a scarlet star embedded in the night sky.

Vaguely.

A faint, discernible phoenix cry drifted in on the night breeze.

At this moment, Su Chen vaguely realized that it was actually a fire phoenix, and it was fighting against the dark dragon.

The gentle night breeze that kept blowing on my body was clearly the residual energy fluctuations generated by the battle between the dragon and the phoenix.

puff!
From the heavens above, countless fireworks rained down like celestial maidens scattering flowers.

The Darkin dragons, taking advantage of their environment, gained the upper hand. Their lithe, winding bodies traversed the night with unrestrained freedom, appearing and disappearing unpredictably to harass the fire phoenix.

Finally, after several minutes of fierce fighting, the Fire Phoenix embraced itself and transformed into a red comet, instantly escaping into the distant sky.

After a roar filled with arrogance and pride, the Darkin dragon flapped its massive wings and relentlessly pursued the red trail in the sky.

"The good news is that the dragon hasn't caught the Dark Seed yet." A ripple appeared in Su Chen's eyes.

Another piece of good news is that, thanks to the dragon-phoenix battle just now, the residual mental pressure frightened away a large number of monsters ahead, making the journey ahead much smoother.

At 11 p.m.

Su Chen's figure had already approached Dragon Breath Valley.

On the map in the manual, this location was marked with an 'X', which was the first meeting point he discussed with Xia He.

According to his plan, he will set up camp here to rest.

Xia He, who is on the same route, will take advantage of the Taiyin Refining Method to travel frantically at night. If all goes well, she will arrive at this secluded valley at some time in the early morning or tomorrow morning.

"No five-star true dragon is entrenched here."

Using the Soul Echo Secret Technique, Su Chen once again transformed into a Forest Speaker, a Beast Speaker, and an Elemental Communicator, continuously exchanging and transmitting information with his eyes closed.

This time, his will covered a wide area, and a lot of information flooded in at once, so much so that his brow furrowed slightly for no apparent reason.

Xiao Ling watched nervously from the side. After floating up, she tentatively rubbed her master's temples with her little hand.

"It's nothing," Su Chen smiled.

Good news has arrived.

"This is a wonderful place; it even hides a blessed land."

To further verify the accuracy of the information exchanged, Su Chen also opened the strategy manual, which contained brief introductions to fifteen blessed lands without giving any specific locations.

Everything depends on fate.

"Dragon Heart Pool".

"It contains the essence of dragon blood. When soaked in a medicinal bath, it can penetrate into trillions of cells in the human body, tempering blood power, refining bones and stimulating potential."

"The complete absorption of the medicine will last for about a month. After the medicinal properties hidden in the body are completely consumed, it will bring a 20% to 33% increase in the body's overall strength."

This is undoubtedly a remarkable blessing for physical fitness.

A martial arts-style card player would be absolutely overjoyed to encounter this.

Wearing powered weapons for close combat is extremely demanding on an individual's physical abilities, and all attack cards depend on the performance of that individual's physique.

The medicinal bath at Longxintan was simply their number one blessing.

"Take it."

Su Chen, a card player who plays all three major styles, naturally wouldn't miss out.

The guide also provides precautions: if your body is not in good condition and you force yourself to soak in it, the medicinal properties may cause most of your cells to burst, which would be counterproductive.

He himself naturally doesn't need to consider the risks involved.

The inner divine light within one's own spiritual sea of ​​consciousness has been constantly helping to temper one's limbs and bones.

"No wonder there are no powerful monsters."

After all, this is a blessed land set up for the players; if it gets taken over by a dragon, all our efforts will have been in vain.

"It really is a nice shelter."

Before long, after traversing a winding and secluded path, a clear pool with rippling blue water appeared before us, its surface shimmering with a spiritual luster.

A patch of small, glowing grass bloomed beside the pool, and it was this strange and beautiful grass that told him the news.

"Thanks."

Su Chen whispered his thoughts.

Then, he put down his outdoor adventure backpack, and with the release of a telekinetic force, the scattered branches around him were drawn together by an invisible force and neatly piled up on the open ground in front of him.

Under such meticulous and attentive guidance, it even took the form of a wooden house-like structure.

despair!
Su Chen snapped his fingers, and a flame leaped from his fingertip, landing on the pile of trees, thus creating a simple and sturdy campfire.

"Alright, Xiaoling, you can rest outside for now. There's no need for excessive vigilance."

After giving his instructions, Su Chen took off his sports jacket and carefully stuffed the cardholder from his pocket into his adventure bag.

Just one day later, the current progress is 9/30!

They were all uniformly packaged with extremely valuable natural treasures.

Considering the rapid pace of progress, Su Chen even planned not to waste his personal sealing cards before entering the core circle.

soon.

After he took off all his clothes, the clear pool water immediately enveloped his body, and a very comfortable and refreshing feeling instantly permeated every pore of his skin.

"This medicinal bath is not bad."

A strange life energy seemed to be gently massaging Su Chen's tired body, dispelling the fatigue of the day.

The medicine gradually penetrated deep into his body, merging with his meridians, blood, and even every inch of his muscles and bones, causing a warm sensation to spread throughout his body.

"It's similar to soaking in a hot spring."

The medicinal effects in this tank were indeed insufficient to nourish the cells.

Su Chen closed his eyes, spread his arms out to the sides, and rested them on the edge of the pool, enjoying the tranquility.

Gradually, his breathing became long and deep, each breath accompanied by a faint fluorescent glow that flickered beneath the water's surface—excess energy released after the medicinal properties mingled with his own blood and qi.

"almost."

Half an hour later, Su Chen felt the effects of the medicine were saturated and immediately stood up from the pool.

despair!
A drop of water flowed down his perfectly proportioned body. Without the buoyancy of the pool affecting his judgment, Su Chen clearly felt his body become lighter.

"I haven't become muscular or bulky, and my physique hasn't changed, but I can definitely feel a stronger sense of power."

He clenched his fist slightly, and a more powerful force could be felt brewing within it.

"good."

"On the first day of entering the secret realm, I finally enjoyed a substantial increase in strength."

Su Chen sighed.

After carefully using the power of fire to evaporate the moisture from his body, he changed into clean new clothes.

Immediately afterwards, he instructed Xiaoling to keep watch outside at night.

After everything was arranged, I crawled into my sleeping bag and began my first night of sleep in the secret realm.

(End of this chapter)