168: Abyss Magic Stone and Hope of Escape

Lin Shu followed Hei Ye and the others' footsteps.

Upon closer inspection, it was a palm-sized black shadow.

It introduced the name of this material—dark abyss magic stone.

It is a Spirit Origin mid-grade evolution material for Space/Dark-type materials.

Spirit Origin tier items are divided into four grades: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade.

These were all things Lin Shu had learned before.

It seemed like a condensed form of darkness, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.

Under the light, it flickered with faint, ethereal glow, and the patterns on the magic stone seemed to distort space itself.

Sometimes they intertwined into complex patterns, and at other times, they slowly flowed.

Hei Ye stared intently at the dark abyss magic stone, as if drawn by a magnet.

A sense of attraction, originating from his soul, constantly enveloped his body.

This item was truly too important to him.

His body continuously moved forward until it was blocked by an invisible air wall, which made him stop.

Clearly, this was the defense mechanism within the Treasure Pavilion.

If you didn't choose to use your allocated quota for exchange, you simply couldn't enter.

If one were to use violent means to forcefully seize it, the mechanisms behind would immediately deliver a fatal blow.

Lin Shu saw the description of this dark abyss magic stone and recalled the Dark Abyss Walker's evolution path he had checked earlier.

He knew that this material must be what Hei Ye and the others needed for his next stage.

Otherwise, such a situation wouldn't occur.

Hei Ye slowly turned his head.

The longing in his eyes was almost overflowing, and he looked at Lin Shu expectantly.

Expressing the meaning of “I want this.”

He looked as if he was desperate to speak.

Lin Shu naturally wouldn't pretend not to see Hei Ye and the others' antics.

Hei Ye and the others had always been his main force, so he naturally had to prioritize him. Moreover, since no one else had such a reaction to other items, they were clearly not suitable, making the dark abyss magic stone the most fitting item.

Tǔ Yào Purple Eyes and Silver Spirit, who were also nearby, quickly expressed their agreement upon seeing this.

Master, please help Hei Ye and the others acquire this evolution material!

He patted his hard back, then no longer hesitated and comforted him:

"Don't worry, I'll get it for you."

Then he took out the earth dragon token, which glowed with a faint golden light, and it merged into the invisible air wall.

As if ice melting, with the token's entry, the resistance within slowly disappeared until it completely vanished.

Seeing this, Hei Ye and the others quickly darted in, captivated by the dark abyss magic stone in the jade box.

Lin Shu walked forward and placed the jade box and the dark abyss magic stone inside it into his spatial storage.

"I'll keep it safe for you for now; use it when you evolve."

"You are still too weak now, far from the evolution requirements."

"You still need to work harder."

Hei Ye and the others were somewhat anxious about this, but he still nodded firmly, accepting the outcome.

He knew his own evolution conditions; rushing it was useless.

What he needed to do now was to meet the conditions as soon as possible.

After successfully selecting an item, the earth dragon token stopped glowing golden and instantly became dormant.

Lin Shu did not wish to stay there any longer, watching things he coveted but could do nothing about.

So he led everyone away.

Unfortunately, the Treasure Pavilion could not be forcibly plundered from the outside; otherwise, its contents would instantly turn to ashes.

One could only rely on the earth dragon token to gain opportunities for exchange rewards.

Otherwise, the dragons outside would not ignore such a tempting piece of meat.

Soon, Lin Shu and Hei Ye and the others reappeared beside the two giant dragon-shaped sculptures.

The stone door closed with a thud, blocking everything.

At this time, it had only been about half an hour since they entered.

Seeing this, Lin Shu couldn't help but think of the age restriction of the Trial Tower.

Since he had already obtained one earth dragon token, he could get two more tokens in the next two stages.

This meant he could enter twice more, choose two items, and even contract two more dragon-type Beasts.

This wasn't impossible... Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon said nothing when he saw Lin Shu emerge.

Instead, he turned around, preparing to return to the Dragon Clan territory.

He motioned for Lin Shu to follow.

Just like that, everyone left swiftly...

However, this time it seemed not to be the place where Silver Spirit was contracted before.

The surrounding scenery made Lin Shu feel somewhat unfamiliar.

He wondered where the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon was taking him?

At this moment, a huge valley appeared, stretching across the front.

A massive waterfall plunged down like a white silk ribbon, splashing water and emitting a deafening roar.

The waterfall, like a white giant dragon, roared down from above, magnificent in its momentum.

Subsequently, the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon and Lin Shu followed the route to an open space.

He immediately felt the heavy Dragon Might, and several majestic Dragon Kings stood around.

Their figures were towering, their dragon scales shimmered with strange luster in the light, and their dragon horns soared high, like sharp weapons piercing the sky.

However, at this moment, they appeared weary, their eyes revealing the vicissitudes of time.

Their aura was also far less vibrant than that of the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon.

Hei Ye and the others' bodies trembled slightly; although the Dragon Might was already greatly reduced, its impact on them was still too significant.

Watching this scene, Lin Shu guessed that these were the Dragon Kings from the previous territory.

The panel also showed clearly.

There were three Dragon Kings in total.

Azure Sea Dragon, Cyan Thunder Dragon, and Blazing Scale Fire Dragon.

Their levels were all around 130, stuck at the threshold of Spirit Origin mid-tier, unable to advance further.

Could it be the influence of the Otherworld's upper limit, or perhaps a contingency left by the Zhongli Family?

Lin Shu did not know the answer, but they had brought him here now.

There must be something they wanted to tell him, but with his ordinary strength, what could he help with?

At this moment, a Mental fluctuation emanated, and an old, aged voice appeared.

It was the Azure Sea Dragon speaking:

"Young friend, don't be nervous."

"We invited you here."

"We have an important matter to ask for your help with!"

Lin Shu's Purple Eyes flickered with a faint light; as expected, he wondered what the situation was?

He responded unhurriedly:

"Please tell me, Dragon King."

He didn't rush to agree; Lin Shu knew his own strength.

There was no need to put on a brave front; that would only harm himself.

He could stably develop and still reach the pinnacle without taking unnecessary risks.

The three old Dragon Kings looked at the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon with their cloudy dragon eyes, signaling for him to explain.

The other party did not hesitate and informed Lin Shu of all the information.

"We want to seize an opportunity to leave."

"I'm sure you can tell that we are trapped in this world."

"There is the influence of the Zhongli Clan, as well as factors caused by spatial turbulence."

Upon mentioning the name Zhongli Clan, the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon's Mental aura instantly became agitated, clearly indicating a significant impact on him.

However, such a major matter was beyond Lin Shu's capabilities.

"My strength is meager; I cannot accomplish this..."

Lin Shu was about to refuse directly; how could this be something an ordinary Beastmaster like him could do?

He was about to reject the matter immediately, but the Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon instantly interrupted him.

"No, young man, you don't need to belittle yourself."

"Being able to obtain the earth dragon token is enough to show your Talent. Even the Zhongli Clan from a long time ago rarely saw someone like you."

"Moreover, we are not asking for your help right now, and there is no great danger involved, so you can rest assured."

The Golden Radiance Sacred Dragon's words were reasonable and convincing.

Alright then, it would be good to first ask about the specific situation.

"Then, Dragon King, what exactly do you need me to do?"

Lin Shu was somewhat curious about this, and his gaze turned to Hei Ye and the others, thinking that the other party's solution lay in the spatial system...