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Chapter 233, page 232, is called the Elf Realm; there must be many elves there.

Looking at the number in his palm that had completely dropped to zero, Gu Yuan fell into a brief silence.

An indescribable surge of emotion welled up in his heart. He forced himself to suppress it, quickly walked to the chair in the study, sat down, closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, and clenched his fists tightly.

When he opened his eyes again, the familiar interface was already in front of him.

[World Choice]

·Technology/Advanced Martial Arts·Magic/Evolution His gaze swept over the simple options, and Gu Yuan understood immediately.

Although the corresponding world has an additional characteristic, just like last time, it is a crucial choice that will determine the future path.

The world of "technology/high-level martial arts" is certainly tempting, and its destructive power, capable of destroying planets at any time, is enough to entice anyone.

But destructive power is not the same as the eternity he seeks.

In contrast, the word "evolution" better reflects his inner desire for immortality.

Without much hesitation, Gu Yuan concentrated and selected [Magic/Evolution].

The interface then refreshes, and new region options appear:

[Region Selection]

The names "Golden Land," "Elf Realm," and "Forgotten Dragon City" carried a strong Western fantasy epic style. Gu Yuan quickly searched his memory but found no sense of déjà vu.

However, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the [Elf Realm], driven by an inexplicable instinct.

"Could there be many elves here?"

He thought to himself.

The Dragon City sounded like a dangerous place, not a good place, while the Golden City was full of material wealth and had no fundamental appeal to him.

Only this elven realm stirred his thoughts—and this was not merely because of his fondness for elves.

After locking onto the [Elf Realm], Gu Yuan's cautious nature immediately led him to consider auxiliary methods.

He decided to use magical artifacts to avoid directly entering the elves' sacred grounds or core areas and causing unnecessary conflict.

Then, his gaze fell on the time flow column.

The interface is similar to the previous one, but there is a small line of annotation text at the bottom.

Note: Time flow coordination only applies between the current Overworld and the target world.

After carefully reading this line of small print, Gu Yuan discovered a key change:

This means that when he travels from the world of Frilian to the new world, the -10x flow rate that was originally applied to the world of DanMachi will automatically become invalid.

Gu Yuan rubbed his temples, thought for a moment, and then felt relieved.

This change is not a bad thing. He felt that Ryu from the DanMachi world was still young and needed some time to grow naturally, so this adjustment suited him better.

After confirming that there were no further changes on the interface, Gu Yuan straightened up.

Despite his curiosity about the elven realm, he knew that thorough preparation was the foundation of any adventure.

Meanwhile, the "death tide" crisis in the southern continent is like a sword hanging over our heads, which cannot be ignored.

The goddess's protection is ineffective. Celie's "Curse Return" might work, but its effectiveness is questionable against an overwhelming tsunami-like attack.

"We must conserve our energy and maintain a state of complete readiness."

Gu Yuan suppressed the urge to immediately set off to explore the new world and decisively turned and left the study.

He didn't want to, and absolutely couldn't, fulfill Celia's joking remark about "making Miliard a widow."

When she returned to the bedroom, it was already late at night. Milie Alde had her back to the door, her breathing was steady and long, as if she had already fallen asleep.

However, as Gu Yuan quietly lay down on the bed, that soft body turned around and gently hugged him from behind.

Warm body heat seeped through her thin nightgown as her cheek gently pressed against Gu Yuan's back, her whisper carrying a barely perceptible worry: "Be careful—"

Gu Yuan knew she was referring to the demons of the Southern Continent.

Although he was confident he could resolve the issue, this silent concern still warmed his heart.

He took Milield's hand, which was wrapped around his chest, and gently squeezed it, responding with a steady "Mmm".

The two embraced in this tranquil warmth and drifted off to sleep.

The following day, Gu Yuan began to make specific preparations.

He spent approximately one thousand imperial gold coins through special channels to purchase a ring that was said to be from the mythical era.

This ring can effectively confuse the senses when worn, greatly reducing its presence; the downside is that it requires periodic maintenance.

The demonic power that powers it cannot be a permanent solution.

Shortly afterward, Celia brought crucial news—she had glimpsed the trajectory of the future through fragments of a "precognitive dream."

The black tide that devours all life is expected to descend upon the southern continent in half a month.

Gu Yuan believed that the time was ripe.

Half a month is a short time in the main world, but by taking advantage of the possible time difference between the two worlds, he will have nearly half a year of ample time there.

He hoped to find an opportunity to break through the level of life in that magical world with an "evolution" system, and even—to touch the path to immortality.

That day, he bid farewell to Milialdt, citing the need for quiet rest—not by disappearing completely, but by taking time each day to venture into another world.

The study door closed gently, and Gu Yuan sat in that familiar chair, his mind gradually calming down.

The next moment, his figure vanished into thin air.

Just as he disappeared.

In the living room, Celia, who was teaching Frilian, and Milialde, who was learning the magic of foreseeing the future, frowned almost simultaneously.

The two of them raised their eyes simultaneously, their gazes meeting briefly in the air, and they both saw a complex emotion that was hard to describe in each other's eyes.

Without a word, they each lowered their eyes, everything contained in the silent stillness.

Tick-tock, tick-tock —

Like water droplets falling into a clear pool, the ethereal echo rippled through my consciousness.

Gu Yuan's five senses were the first to recover, and then an unprecedented sense of heaviness enveloped his entire body, as if he had suddenly sunk into the deep sea.

At the same time, the strange energy permeating the surrounding air seemed to be seeping into his limbs and bones.

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Gu Yuan's muscles tensed instantly; the instinct honed through countless battles made him immediately ready to unleash his magic—

They resisted with all their might.

But the next moment, he was shocked to realize that this energy was not destroying or eroding him, but instead transforming into nourishment, enriching his own magic.

After a slight hesitation, Gu Yuan decisively opened his mind and accepted everything.

He opened his eyes and found himself in a rather narrow cave.

Soft white light floats on the cave ceiling and surrounding rock walls, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

The air was so fresh, unlike underground, and carried the strange fragrance of grass, trees, and flowers.

"Is this... the Elf Realm?"

Gu Yuan was filled with doubt. This secluded rocky environment was far from the radiant and vibrant elven holy land he had imagined.

Instead, it instantly reminded him of the dungeons in DanMachi.

However, the rapidly surging magical power within him clearly told him that this place was extraordinary.

In just ten seconds, his total magic power doubled!

The feeling of fullness and comfort brought about by this surge of power made him want to exhale a long breath.

But his long experience with adventure immediately served as a wake-up call in his mind—there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Just as he was about to take a step to carefully examine the cave, a loud bang!

The entire cave suddenly trembled! Dust and debris fell from the ceiling.

"Oh no! Why did it have to happen now of all times!"

A clear, melodious female voice, yet filled with utter panic, came from the other side of the stone wall.

Then, just as the echoes of the panicked woman's voice were still reverberating in the cave, came the cry: "Elf Queen! Get out here right now, you demon king!"

A rough and violent roar followed, the sound waves crashing against the rock walls and causing even more violent tremors.

Gu Yuan's brows furrowed instantly.

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He immediately looked toward the source of the sound.

Demon King? Elf Queen?

His fingertips unconsciously brushed against the ring on his index finger, the magic already infused, emitting a faint glow, and was in effect.

Having just arrived and not even caught his breath, he's already run into a conflict at the level of a demon king?

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