Above the mage

Chapter 221 [Enduring the Environment+]

origin:

Ring 1 - [Small Ice Element] (7/7)

Finally, another link in the chain of origin has been completed.

Looking at the flashing entries in the source information bar, Gaode breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat pleased.

Although she was picking on the weak, "Feng Ling Yue Ying" didn't care about that.

As long as the ranks are in the same ring, everyone is treated equally.

As for how to use this source, Gaode has already made a decision.

He shifted his attention to the spell bar, glancing at the constantly flashing "+" signs, and finally settling on [Endure Environment].

[Tolerance] is the spell that best suits his specialty [Adaptability], so its importance is self-evident, and it is naturally among the top priorities for stat allocation.

With a thought, the essence of the [Small Ice Element] flew out from the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow and merged into the spell model of [Endurance Environment].

A moment later.

[Environmental Tolerance+] (Protection System, 1 Ring):

Subjects protected by the tolerance environment will not be harmed by cold or hot environments and can stay comfortably in environments ranging from -50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45.6 to 60 degrees Celsius), and their equipment is also protected.

Additional protection: In addition to hot and cold environments, it also protects against other harsh environments such as smoke and thin air.

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Compared to "Tolerance", "Tolerance+" can be said to have gone from being the most suitable for "Adaptive" to being "tailor-made" for "Adaptive".

Although it doesn't increase the range of tolerable temperatures, the expansion of applicability, in terms of potential, far surpasses simply improving the spell's effect.

Since entering Dandong Xuefeng, Gaode has not encountered any truly dangerous situations, and the gains have already been considerable.

Clearly, compared to the vast northern border, the resources of Dandong Xuefeng are at best a minor dish.

Heaven knows what I'll gain once I reach the North.

As you go further up, the slope of the snow-capped peaks becomes steeper and steeper, and the number of places to set foot on decreases.

Gradually, one has to use both hands and feet, and on some slopes, ice axes are needed to continue moving forward, and movement becomes restricted.

In this situation, if you encounter ley line creatures again, the danger level will increase significantly.

Because at this moment, Gaode is like a live target hanging on an ice wall.

Once you encounter an enemy, you can only fight head-on, with little room for maneuver.

Fortunately, Flora can fly, and her keen senses help Gaode with reconnaissance and warnings, allowing him to avoid many dangers in advance.

"Master, there is a somewhat valuable plant on the right."

A plant with even a little value is a zero-tier magical plant, while a plant with a lot of value is a first-tier magical plant.

Gaode has grasped Flora's logic.

"Let's ignore it for now," Gao De said.

After the strong winds, some of the snow was blown away, exposing the magical plants hidden beneath it.

In addition, this strong wind also seemed to bring a small cold front to Dandong Xuefeng, causing the temperature to drop by more than ten points.

Some very special magical plants require temperatures to drop to a certain level before they can flower and bear fruit.

Therefore, the number of magical plants that can be seen along the way is increasing.

However, considering the current inconvenience of movement and the problem of carrying weight, Gaode has already begun to abandon the zero-level magic plant.

Only first-tier magical plants worth ten gold coins or more are worth his effort to collect.

"Master, will you be able to grow wings in the future?" Flora asked, flapping her small wings as she watched God struggle forward.

"I'm afraid that won't work."

"What about the others?"

"That won't work either."

"Oh, why?"

"Will Lady Flora grow up someday?"

"I'm afraid that won't work."

That's it.

"Oh~~"

Immediately afterwards, Gaode encountered the same problem that Du Wei had faced.

As the altitude increases and the slope becomes steeper, finding a suitable and comfortable place to stay becomes increasingly difficult.

More importantly, the rate at which the temperature is dropping has exceeded the normal range.

As night fell, Gao De, who had barely managed to find a small, sheltered spot to settle down, felt the bone-chilling cold for the first time.

That was a chill that even long-term, improved cold resistance couldn't withstand.

In this situation, Gaode had no choice but to activate its own safety net measures:

He gave himself a rating of "Tolerance to Environment+".

With the help of magic, the bone-chilling cold dissipated considerably in an instant.

Even the faint signs of altitude sickness disappeared without a trace.

However, [adaptive] technology is rapidly adapting to the current extreme environments.

Before the rest, according to Gaode's perception, the improvement in cold resistance was still 61%.

When I woke up the next morning, my cold resistance had increased to 75%.

In just one night, there was a 14% increase.

Gaode increasingly felt that he had come to the right place.

The abundant resources of Dandong Xuefeng are secondary; the real benefit for him is the enhanced capabilities he gains.

Ability is priceless!

After packing their luggage, Gaode set off again.

Today's route was finally back to a slope where I could walk on my own two feet, but I still needed a wooden stick for support to stand up straight.

The road ahead remains fraught with unpredictable risks.

Gaode remained calm and simply climbed upwards step by step.

The snow layer is getting thicker and thicker.

Each step sinks into the snow, kicking up a small cloud of snow dust before leaving a clear footprint.

This makes each step extremely physically demanding.

Along the way, Gao De didn't even see Du Wei's footprints, let alone catch up with him.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

Clearly, the opponent's mage level was far higher than his, so it's not surprising that he was able to leave him behind in the deliberate competition.

But there's still a long way to go.

With his adaptive ability, his power comes out in the second half of the race.

By then, Du Wei's climbing speed on Dandong Snow Peak will decrease significantly, while his speed will not change much, and he may even be unaffected.

That was when he rose to prominence.

……

At this point, even finding the way has become a major problem when climbing snow-capped peaks.

Because at this point, many sections are cliffs and precipices, and if you want to continue, you can only choose to take a detour.

After going around in circles several times, the direction will naturally become skewed.

On the snow-capped mountain, there is only the same monotonous white snow. Without any reference points, it is naturally not easy to get back to the original position.

Fortunately, Flora was there to fly back and forth, scouting for Gaode and guiding him in the right direction.

"Master, Master!"

Just then, Flora, who had gone ahead to scout the way, hurriedly flew back, shouting.

However, compared to her petite figure, even if she shouted very loudly, it wasn't very loud.

Yes, it's a shout.

It wasn't a spiritual exchange.

Over the course of their time together, Flora had already gradually mastered his language.

"Lady Flora, what have you discovered?" God asked as Flora flew closer.

"There's a very, very valuable flower ahead, in a dark cave."

"Very valuable, very valuable?"

"Yes, it's very valuable, very valuable."

"Does Lady Flora know what it's used for?"

"You'll know once you get closer."

Why not move closer?

"Because it's dangerous."

"How dangerous?"

"There's a big cat."

"Big cat?"

"So big."

After Flora's careful gestures and explanations, Gaode roughly outlined the specific situation:

A magical plant, at least of rank two, grows in a cave.

However, a "snow leopard" type ley line creature also inhabits the cave, posing a far greater danger than the small ice elemental from before.

Rare and precious materials + guardian beast.

What a classic configuration!

(End of this chapter)