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Chapter 193, Section 192: Surpassing the Freya Familia, Reaching Number One, Returning to the World of Freya.

Hephaestus was so engrossed in the rhythm of forging that he was oblivious to everything around him.

Gu Yuan stood there quietly for a long time, but seeing that she had no intention of communicating, he stopped waiting and quietly left.

Back in the Star Garden, the warm atmosphere immediately dispelled the heat of the workshop.

Lily was standing on tiptoe, diligently combing Alexandra's hair, her little face radiating unprecedented light and vitality—she had already made this place her real home.

My gaze swept across her and I saw Astrea sitting alone by the window, flipping through the family's files, the afternoon sun casting a soft glow on her.

Gu Yuan stepped forward slowly and said in a low voice, "Goddess, if it's convenient, I'd like to update my ability stats."

"Hmm." Astraea looked up at the sound, put down the file, and her azure eyes held the same gentleness as always. "It seems you are ready."

As that drop of blood, imbued with divinity, fell onto the sacred patterns on Gu Yuan's back, a faint light appeared, and entirely new information slowly emerged.

Gu Yuan took the rubbing paper, his eyes sharp, and quickly scanned each piece of data:

LV.2

Power: F315 → A822

Durability: F308→A818

Dexterity: F332 → B719

Agility: F347 → A839

Magic: F361 → B774

"really----"

Gu Yuan murmured to himself, his five fingers unconsciously clenching, and his tightly clenched fist made a cracking sound like popping beans.

Strength, endurance, and agility all increased by more than 500 points, nearly half of his strength!

The battle with "Baror" that lasted for a day and a night was extremely effective, pushing his physical potential to its limit.

Of course, he knew that this was far from the end.

Hera and Zeus's kin once reached the seventy-first floor, and there are also floor masters at levels 9 and 10. The road ahead is long, and there is no room for complacency.

His gaze shifted downwards, and the leap in dexterity and magic was quite remarkable.

In just a few days, the upgrade path was more than half completed. If word got out, this speed would drive the entire Orario crazy.

"Gu Yuan."

The goddess's gentle yet slightly trembling call pulled him back to reality from his turbulent thoughts.

He looked up and met Astraea's eyes, which seemed to see into his soul and were now filled with an unyielding worry.

"That battle—it must have been incredibly dangerous, right?"

Her fingertip lightly touched the skill bar on the rubbing paper.

Gu Yuan followed the direction of her fair fingertips.

• [Swordsman]: F

• [Spiritual Healing]: F

Both of these skills have been upgraded from H-level and I-level to F-level.

The leap of two or three levels was comparable to the years of hard work and accumulation of an ordinary adventurer, but at this moment it silently revealed the disadvantage he was in at that time.

Only under constant immense pressure, through repeated injuries and recovery, can skills grow at such an astonishing rate.

"I suppose so." Gu Yuan nodded slightly, but the terrifying figure as large as a mountain appeared in his mind.

His ability to draw was not due to brute force; the "cutting" magic played a crucial role.

"————" The goddess gazed at him and fell silent.

After a long while, she finally let out a soft breath, stood up, and walked to Gu Yuan.

She raised her hand, but without using force, she simply flicked Gu Yuan's forehead lightly with her cool fingertips.

"You—" Her voice was as gentle as a sigh, yet carried an undeniable concern, "Next time, you absolutely mustn't take such a risk again, understand?"

The gesture was so intimate that it created a subtle atmosphere in the surrounding air.

Gu Yuan felt the lingering coolness on his forehead, his eyes flickered, but ultimately, he did not give any clear answer.

"Knock knock knock"

Just then, a light but slightly urgent knock on the door broke the delicate silence.

Alicia pushed open the door and poked her head in, her fiery red hair bouncing with her movements. A hint of curiosity crossed her face. "Mr. Gu, Goddess, the Soma Familia just delivered a box, saying it was an apology. They left after putting it down."

As she spoke, she walked in and placed a rather antique-looking wooden box on the table.

Gu Yuan turned around almost instinctively and accepted the "timely" gift, feeling a sense of relief.

He opened the box, inside were two crystal bottles of different shapes and with antique labels, each containing a mostly transparent, clear liquid.

He picked up the parchment instruction sheet under the bottle and quickly skimmed through it. As he read, his eyes lit up instantly.

Soma's Treasured Twin Divine Wine

• Temptation Incense: After dripping, it can attract monsters within a certain range and put them into a brief "intoxicated" state, reducing their defense and making them more aggressive but slow to react.

• Potential Torrent: After drinking, it can temporarily and slightly increase all five basic ability values: Strength, Endurance, Dexterity, Agility, and Magic.

• Note: This is a superior-grade treasure and can be used after being diluted significantly. The effect will be weakened after dilution, but it can be consumed by both humans and monsters, providing only a brief period of pleasure and is not addictive.

"This is for Lily." Gu Yuan immediately understood the deeper meaning behind Su Mo's actions.

It is both an apology and a substantial compensation and guarantee for the suffering Lily had previously endured.

He called the girl over and read the contents of the parchment to her.

Lily opened her amber eyes wide and stared at the two bottles of crystal-clear liquid, her little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.

But quickly, she wiped her eyes hard, raised her head, and revealed a bright and determined smile: "Brother Gu Yuan, Goddess, and everyone else—let's share these!"

Without hesitation, she handed over the distribution rights of the divine wine to her clan.

Some members, like Kaguya, felt they hadn't contributed much to the previous incident, so they simply leaned against the wall with their arms crossed, casually indicating that they didn't need any of that.

Gu Yuan, being a key player, received sufficient weight.

He weighed the several small crystal bottles he had been given, feeling the faint aroma of wine in the air, and his heart was filled with certainty.

The final piece of the strategic puzzle needed to defeat the floor owner has been prepared.

With this unexpected gift and his significantly enhanced strength, Gu Yuan once again ventured deep into the underground city while awaiting the reforging of the divine sword.

Finally, on his second foray deeper, accompanied by a terrifying sword light that ripped through the silence of the "Great Wilderness" and the roar of monsters collapsing, the absolute overlord of the 49th floor—"Baror"—was completely defeated by him single-handedly!

When this earth-shattering achievement was officially confirmed and announced by the guild, the entire Orario was speechless and immediately plunged into an unprecedented shock!

In the records, the name of the Astrea Familia, with an indisputable air, boldly surpassed the Freya Familia, which had dominated the rankings for many years, and became the new legend!

Two days later, news of victory came from the Hephaestus clan: the divine sword had been reforged, and the other top-tier equipment ordered had also been successfully forged.

Holding the newly revamped, even more powerful divine sword than before, Gu Yuan knew that the time to leave had come.

He informed Alexandra and the others of his decision to leave temporarily.

Alexie's smile froze for a moment, her bright eyes filling with reluctance, but she immediately took a deep breath, trying to make her tone sound relaxed: "You must come back soon! Everyone—will miss you!"

Her voice betrayed a hint of a sob at the end, but she quickly covered it up with an even brighter smile.

Shortly after Gu Yuan left, the goddess Freya arrived at the Star Garden, her graceful figure and charming smile saying, "Is Gu Yuan here? I've come to invite our remarkable 'sage' to have dinner together."

She thought to herself that she absolutely couldn't let those Loki Familia guys beat her to it.

However, upon learning that Gu Yuan had temporarily left Orario, Freya's perfect smile faltered slightly, a genuine hint of regret flashing across her face: "Is that so? That's really—too unfortunate. It seems we'll have to wait for another opportunity."

As she turned to leave, her slender fingers lightly brushed her red lips, her eyes sparkling with allure. She murmured to herself, "Even that room I specially prepared for him—wasn't put to use—."

"What a tantalizingly unfortunate situation."

She glanced at the sign for the Starry Garden and buried this longing deep in her heart.

"We will meet again, my dear, Saint."