Full health is the kill threshold, no matter if you're a god or a demon!

Liu Nian gave a brief description of Anaxim's current situation and the need for a large number of engineering experts to carry out its repairs.

The five dwarfs' eyes widened immediately, and their breathing became rapid!

Floating City!

No dwarf engineer is immune to this creation, which is brimming with cutting-edge ancient technology...

"Really? Is this true?"

"Does such a thing really exist?"

"You're not lying to us, are you?"

"Why would I lie to you!" Liu Nian laughed. "The reason I'm completing this mission alone is because I'm the new master of this city, and I can teleport back at any time. But you can't. Once it's detonated, you'll have no chance of survival in the volcanic eruption!"

The five dwarfs fell silent; Liu Nian's words made sense.

"So, why don't you temporarily come with me and become members of the Floating City?" Liu Nian's eyes sparkled. "That way, I can authorize you to open the Floating City's teleportation array, and you can leave directly through it! Furthermore, I promise you can explore and research the Floating City as you please. How about it?"

The five dwarfs exchanged glances and, after a moment of discussion, all agreed that Liu Nian's suggestion was the best one.

"Okay! We agree to your proposal!"

[Ding! Dwarf: Screw, Wrench, Probe, Hammer, Bottle Opener have now joined your city and become residents.]

"Lord City Lord!"

Seeing the five dwarfs' attitude change in an instant, Liu Nian smiled.

Watching the five dwarfs disappear in the teleportation light, Liu Nian said to Arachne, "Let's go, let's go down and take a look. It's time to get down to business."

Based on the coordinates provided by the dwarves and Arachne's perception of energy flow, they continued their journey deeper into the vein.

The deeper you go, the higher the temperature becomes. The rocks are almost completely covered in dark red and orange-yellow hues, and in some places you can even see the hot magma flowing below through the translucent crystals.

The air was so hot it could burn the respiratory tract, making it impossible for ordinary people to survive.

Finally, they arrived at the edge of a massive, almost vertical cliff. Below the cliff was an indescribable, soul-chilling "sea of ​​fire."

That was no simple lava lake. Dark golden "magma," like viscous blood, slowly swirled and flowed hundreds of meters below, forming a massive vortex.

At the center of the vortex, a deeper darkness, seemingly connected to an endless abyss, could be vaguely seen. The blazing flames did not merely rise from the surface, but rather "grew" continuously from the depths of the vortex and from the writhing rock walls around it, transforming into countless twisted tongues of fire and roaring phantoms of fire elements. The air was filled with sulfur, ash, and the remnants of an ancient, majestic will, brimming with a destructive desire.

Liu Nian stared at it for a while and then felt his eyes were glared so brightly that he couldn't see anything anymore.

Just as Liu Nian was about to take out the bomb and find the best place to put it, Arachne, who had been quietly sitting on his shoulder, suddenly trembled slightly, and his silver-white body emitted an even brighter arcane radiance.

She switched back to her goddess form, hovering beside Liu Nian, and for the first time, an extremely solemn expression appeared on her beautiful face.

"Master, please wait a moment." Her voice was more serious than ever before. "The situation... may be more complicated than expected."

She stretched out her hands, her ten fingers moving rapidly through the air, outlining one intricate arcane rune after another, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of the universe. These runes flew towards the sea of ​​fire and the rock walls ahead, merging into them, and then feeding back a massive amount of energy structures and information that were difficult for ordinary people to understand.

Arachne closed her eyes, her long silver hair moved without wind, and starlight swirled around her.

A moment later, she slowly opened her eyes, her starry eyes filled with shock and understanding.

"This...this is not an ordinary volcano."

She spoke each word clearly, her voice ringing in the scorching air: "Based on the deep frequency of the energy fluctuations, the ancient runic imprints remaining in the rock strata, and this lingering... 'divine pressure'... I judge that this so-called 'volcano' is very likely a sealed, or at least dormant, part of the body of an 'Ancient Fire Elemental Lord'! Or more precisely, the location of one of His 'energy vessels' or 'secondary heart'!"

"Fire Elemental Lord?" Liu Nian frowned.

"Yes. An ancient elemental being born from the primordial fire of the world, wielding some of the rules of fire and destruction. Its status is extremely high, almost like a true god," Arachne explained. "The reason why this place has such rich mineral veins and such violent energy is precisely because of the permeation and nourishment of this 'energy blood vessel'."

She pointed to the deep, dark vortex in the center of the sea of ​​fire below: "That is very likely the weak point connecting to the place where the Fire Elemental Lord's main body sleeps, or the source of this 'blood vessel'."

Liu Nian paused for a few seconds before asking the most crucial question: "If we detonate the shock bomb now, will it directly awaken the fire elemental lord?"

Arachne closed her eyes again, fully utilizing her knowledge base and analytical abilities, even employing several high-level arcane spells involving prophecy and probability calculations.

Starlight shimmered intensely around her, and even a fine bead of sweat appeared on her forehead.

This process lasted a full five minutes.

When she opened her eyes again, her face was somewhat pale, but her tone was firm: "Based on current data calculations, the probability of directly waking the Fire Elemental Lord's true form is less than 3%. The energy level of the bomb is like a mosquito biting an elephant compared to the Lord's size. But—"

She changed the subject, her expression still grave: "The violent geological changes and energy burst caused by the detonation have a certain chance of completely shattering the already fragile balance of this place. The result will be:"

First, it will trigger a massive volcanic eruption, the extent of which is unpredictable, but at least the entire lava vein area and the surrounding tens of kilometers will be reduced to a sea of ​​fire and ruins.

Secondly, the blasted passage will no longer be an ordinary geological fissure, but will form a permanent portal to the Fire Elemental Plane. At that time, a large number of native fire elementals, from low-level fire sprites to high-level molten core giants, could potentially flood into our world through this portal. Conversely, theoretically, beings with sufficient strength and fire resistance could also enter the Fire Elemental Plane through this portal.

Upon hearing this, Liu Nian showed no concern; instead, a glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

A volcanic eruption can instantly destroy a goblin fortress, severely damage or even wipe out a large number of goblin troops, which is exactly the effect he wants!

As for the Fire Elemental Plane Passage? It sounds more like a new, high-risk resource point and leveling area!

Fire elemental creatures usually mean an abundance of fire-based materials.

For human players who urgently need to improve their strength and acquire resources, danger and opportunity coexist!

"So, if it really causes a volcanic eruption, the benefits far outweigh the risks?" Liu Nian confirmed.

"From a strategic perspective, yes." Arachne nodded. "As long as we can withstand the destruction caused by the eruption and the subsequent influx of elemental creatures, it will have long-term value in weakening goblins, opening up new resource points, and even exploring the fire elemental plane in the future."

"Understood." Liu Nian made up his mind, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. "Then explode! I don't want a chance, I want a 100% chance of detonating the volcano!!"