"So... Madam, did you know where the 'King City' is because of this golden mask?"
Renn took a fancy to the golden mask of Catherine's first master, and suddenly felt that it looked very familiar.
After comparing it with "Zhi Nao", it turned out that it was indeed the golden mask that the antique profiteer had sold him in the Hunter's Square Market in the Black Wind Territory a few nights ago.
It turns out that the guy didn't say anything, but when he took it up, he really saw a luxurious palace
"Yes."
Catherine nodded and said: "This mask should have been an accessory worn by an ancient powerful man all year round. The mask left the residual mental power of that powerful man. However, after it was unearthed, the remaining mental power fragments quickly dissipated. Because I am an advanced 'spiritual sequence', my mental power is much higher than that of ordinary people, so I saw the palace scene left on the mask... "
Ren also felt it was magical when he heard it. He put the mask on his face for the second time, but he still didn't see any "oddness" at all.
Catherine looked at Ren's confused look and explained with a smile: "However, the spiritual power on it has completely dissipated now. It is just an ordinary gold mask."
Ren raised his eyebrows and said nothing, "Madam, how can I find the 'King City' in the mask in this vast desert?"
Catherine said: "I have seen several strange buildings. They are made of huge stones. There are also complex and huge underground palaces under the ground. It seems that this ancient civilization used them for sacrifices and as a place of worship." The architecture of the royal mausoleums... These ancient cities have not yet been completely weathered, and the landmark buildings must still be there. As long as we can find those buildings, I can probably judge the direction of the royal city."
"oh... "
When Ren heard Catherine's description, he imagined it to be the flat-topped pyramid of the ancient Mayan civilization in the previous life.
... .
Ren and Catherine became more and more familiar with each other as they chatted, and everyone on the sand dune not far away looked puzzled. The two of them also gradually got very close from the distance of four or five meters. Catherine occasionally helped Ren pull the threads and sew up some inconvenient wounds on his arms.
Finally, after Ren's injuries were almost treated, Catherine called the others down to say hello to this "strong reinforcement".
Together they cleaned up the battlefield here.
The third-level earth mage used the "Quicksand Technique" to completely disappear the traces of the battle in the sand to avoid being tracked by experts.
Then, without having time to repair, everyone quickly cleaned up the corpses in the ancient city and hurried on overnight.
However, the group of ten people finally split into two groups.
After such a big thing happened, the hired hunters no longer dared to follow the "Redwood Chamber of Commerce" to hunt for treasure in the wilderness.
Now that several assassins have escaped and a squad leader has died, the "Black Skull" will definitely send more experts to hunt them down after receiving the news. I was lucky enough to survive this night attack, but it would be hard to say next time.
Although for the Chamber of Commerce, the "Black Skull" monster thieves are originally mortal enemies. Regardless of whether that [Ghost] Chiros is dead or not, the situation will not change in any way.
But this was originally an emergency outside of the hunting contract, but the hunters did not intend to risk their lives in the vendetta.
Catherine did not hold back, and paid them enough to go back with the wounded.
Then Renne, Catherine, Ganix, the third-level earth mage and an uninjured heavy armor guard continued on the road.
After the hunting team of more than thirty people was streamlined, only five people were left, and the speed was much faster.
Moreover, although there were heavy losses in the battle last night, fortunately, it is almost 100% certain that the remaining ones are "our own people". Nor do they need to fearfully suspect that they have been betrayed.
In the end, the five people wandered for a day and a night. It was not until the evening of the next day that they found another camp near a dry river valley.
One is to rest, and the other is that Renn wants to feel that after the battle with the [ghost] Chiros, he has found an opportunity to advance to the third level of transcendence.
... .
This is a valley with very complex terrain, including water sources and maze-like terrain. Surrounded by sandy ravines tens of meters high, it is easy to hide and there is no chance of being surrounded by enemies or zombie monsters.
The Chamber of Commerce guard named Jimmy went to check the surrounding environment and reported back: "Mr. President, we can camp here tonight. I checked the surrounding terrain. Even if we encounter danger, we can stay calm here. Cope.”
Catherine nodded and asked Ren next to her: "Mr. Ren, what do you think?"
With this question, everyone's eyes fell on Ren.
Catherine did not introduce Ren's identity in detail. Others only knew his name and did not know what extraordinary abilities he had.
However, everyone also saw that this mysterious man named Renn had amazing fighting power, and he seemed to have very powerful healing abilities.
Everyone was still impressed by the scene where he performed surgery on himself in public last night. And the most intuitive thing is that he was still covered in wounds yesterday, but he has completely recovered today. Not to mention the deadly toxins that are almost instant death for ordinary people, even those skin and flesh wounds. Normal recovery should take several days, but he healed incredibly quickly.
"Um."
These people are all trustworthy, and Renn has not concealed his plans to advance.
He looked at the surrounding environment, nodded, and said politely: "I will trouble everyone tonight. I plan to try to gather the 'power'. If successful, I will advance to the third level of extraordinary. This process cannot be disturbed. It’s just up to everyone to help and put more thought into it.”
"Don't worry, just leave it to us."
Hearing this, Catherine smiled and said: "After you advance, our trip will be more secure. Even if we encounter the same situation as before, I won't be afraid after thinking about it."
Being able to kill [Ghost Shadow] Chiros, even the third-level mage Amarys, who currently has the highest combat power in the team, is full of respect for Ren. Hearing this, several people nodded in agreement, but their expressions were slightly strange.
Except for Amarys, who is at the third level, the others are all at the second level. But we are all second-level extraordinary, so why is there such a big gap in combat power
Moreover, everyone knows that the gap between the second level and the third level of transcendence can be said to be worlds apart.
If Ren really advances to the third level [Demon Hunter], his strength will immediately increase several times. Everyone was shocked, but also somewhat looking forward to seeing what an outrageously strong man would appear in their team.
At this time, Amalise also said: "Mr. Renn, I can help you condense an earth element fortress that can conceal the exposure of your aura. Even if there is a battle, it will not affect your advancement... . ”
The third level of extraordinary people already belongs to the category of high-level extraordinary people. Originally, she already had the qualification to look down on low-level extraordinary people.
But now, facing this second-level Ren, she couldn't show any arrogance.
At least, if a fragile mage like him really has to face that kind of big thief alone, even if he has a good magic power, he will lose his life in just a few encounters. He felt the same way about this Renn.
Renn nodded towards the nun and mage and said politely: "Thank you. Then I will cause you trouble."
... ..
At night.
Everyone didn't want to cause any accidents, so there was no fire in the camp tonight.
A weak magic lamp was the only source of light.
The four Catherines sat together, and no one was sleeping. Their eyes fell on the "Earth Element Fortress" not far away from time to time.
In the fortress, it was Ren who was in seclusion for enlightenment.
Everyone barely spoke, and the atmosphere seemed a little dull.
Ganix finally couldn't hold it back and asked, "Mother, is this Mr. Renn the 'Len' that cousin Canosha mentioned before?"
This rich young man experienced the biggest accident in his life this time when he went hunting. Not only was there no treasure everywhere in the ancient ruins as the bard boasted in the tavern, but he also didn't meet a damsel in distress that he could heroically save.
On the contrary, a night attack by assassins and a drama of rebellious guards almost cost the young man his life, and some of his innocent thoughts were pushed to the ground and rubbed hard.
Now, seeing Ren, who was also a second-level transcendent, he became more doubtful about life.
I am also at the second level of Dzogchen. Why is there such a big gap? Others were able to kill the big monster thief [Ghost Shadow] Chiros, but he almost wet his pants in fear.
Catherine glanced at him and said calmly: "Yes."
She brought her son out this time because she wanted to teach him a lesson so that he would not have unrealistic adventurer dreams all day long.
"Oh, it's true."
Ganix pursed his lips and said, "He is indeed quite strong, but he looks a bit too ordinary."
He didn't know too many details, but he also heard from family members that he was the man that Canosha's cousin fell in love with. Although he agreed with Ren's strength, he also felt that Cousin Canossa's man should be a perfect person who is handsome and capable of fighting.
Catherine didn't explain much to him, and thought to herself: He's not bad looking.
After all, she had heard Canosha describe Ren's appearance, so she naturally knew that his ordinary appearance was probably disguised by some kind of human skin mask.
She didn't give her son any face, and choked back: "What's the use of being good-looking? Like you, your hands are shaking when you are in danger when holding a gun? Don't you usually brag about your musket hitting every time? How many hits did you get last night? An assassin?"
"..."
A series of soul questioning made Gannix so embarrassed that he couldn't even raise his head.
After being laughed at by his mother, he had no temper at all. Moreover, in retrospect, I did perform very poorly.
Not only did I not kill any assassins last night, but I was almost killed by assassins several times.
It's obviously the best technique, the best equipment... It's also the second level, but in a fight, the combat power is simply far behind.
But the young man's stubbornness made him unwilling to admit his own unbearability, so he said harshly: "That Mr. Lane must be a descendant of some hidden family..."
"Do you think everyone is like you and has the best extraordinary resources since childhood?"
Catherine glanced at her son angrily, and then said: "I heard that your cousin Canossa said that Mr. Lane only entered the extraordinary world two or three years ago. He has achieved his current achievements all by himself. Those who work hard are not descendants of some hidden family."
Gannix was greatly surprised and didn't believe it at all: "How is that possible!"
Catherine: "Speaking of this, your teacher Sam also knows Mr. Lane and once taught him martial arts."
Gannix: "Huh?"
Catherine added: "Didn't you hear that your teacher Sam said that he once met a martial arts genius on the way to Glory City?"
Ganix seemed to have recalled something and exclaimed: "You mean... Mr. Lane is the guy the teacher said he was, the guy who learned 'Iron Mountain Reliance' in one day?"
"Otherwise? So... the road to transcendence requires talent. I think you, after you go back this time, you should learn the management of the Chamber of Commerce from me, and stop thinking about being an 'adventurer' all day long... . ”
Catherine wanted her son to give up that idea and said: "Don't be like your father..."
When she said this, she suddenly became speechless and did not say any more words, her eyes flashing brightly.
After experiencing this disaster, Gannix's mind did not waver, but he said more firmly: "No, Mother! I think this trip is very worth it, even if I almost lose my life, it is worth it! I think one day, one day , I will become a great explorer like my father!"
"you... "
Catherine looked at her son with a complicated expression, but she didn't say anything. She sighed slightly: "Eh..."
A mother wants her son to be safe.
In the dark night, in the dry river valley, the shadows of several people were stretched out in the shallow light, and they were still whispering.
... .
On the other hand, in the earth element fortress.
Ren was meditating cross-legged.
The color of the "Thunder Tiger Demonic Core" in his hand has gradually faded, while the blazing fighting spirit behind him like a flame is getting higher and higher.
The striped thunder tiger head with concentrated fighting spirit has begun to take shape, its facial features are clear, and its ferocious power is beginning to show. Like a skilled painter, he used simple purple lines to outline a lifelike tiger form. In those big copper bell eyes, there was a power that looked down on the world as if it were real, becoming more and more solid.
And all this is not over yet, the magic core has not completely disappeared.
Ren, who was meditating, also had a sinister expression on his face. Although he didn't open his eyes, it seemed like he was seeing a tiger that was about to wake up.
If you compare it, you can find that this state is the same as when he was fighting the [Ghost Shadow] Chiros last night, fearless, fearless, and arrogant.
Ren's aura was fierce and fierce, as if there was an invisible force that was adding a sinister aura to the phantom of the thunder tiger behind him, which became more and more solid.
Finally, in the middle of the night.
When the magic core energy in Ren's hand was exhausted and turned into a pure crystal, he suddenly opened his eyes.
At this moment, two rays of thunder shot out from those deep eyes, as if thunder exploded. The light saw the thunder, but did not hear the thunder!
He was overjoyed: "It's done! The power of thunder and tiger!"
... ..
And the moment Ren opened his eyes, his momentum suddenly released.
"Position" does not belong to fighting spirit, even if there is a fortress of earth element between it, it still leaks out.
Immediately, Amalis, the third-level mage who was meditating on the sand outside, realized something, and her expression suddenly changed.
The next moment, Catherine and the other three also sensed the "Thunder Tiger Power", and instantly felt like they were being stared at by some terrifying monster, making their hairs stand on end. In this empty river valley, there seems to be a torrent of "power" coming from the darkness, which makes people feel intimidated.
Catherine's expression was shocked and she murmured: "He really succeeded in condensing it."
Gathering the "power" of fighting spirit means half-stepping into the threshold of high-level transcendence. After taking the magic potion, the advancement is almost a matter of course.
Gannix, who was standing by, had a look of shock and envy on his face, "This... what kind of 'power' did Mr. Lane understand? He could be so domineering... "
Amarys looked solemn and said calmly: "Thunder Tiger... a very rare thunder beast king. No wonder his boxing style is so domineering, it turned out that he took this domineering path. This level of understanding is not It’s easy”
She was the only transcendent person present who had crossed the third level threshold, so she could better understand the difficulty of this threshold. Everyone's "power" is different, and the difficulty is also different. This kind of domineering power is one of the most advanced understandings. Without a strong heart, this road will never work.
Catherine was shocked, but even more surprised: "I'm really looking forward to seeing how strong he will be after he advances to the third level [Demon Hunter]..."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the other people had the same sparkle.
You can kill [Ghost Shadow] Chiros at the second level, so how strong will it be after you officially enter the third level
... ..
After Renn successfully gathered the "Thunder Tiger Power", he did not leave the earth element fortress, but took out a sealed clay pot.
This clay pot contains the "Mountain Doctor Sequence" third-level genetic potion [Voodoo Master] inherited from the Coleman family and from the same origin as the "Combat Doctor".
There is still no data explanation for the detailed efficacy of this potion. The Coleman family's formula explanation is very general. It is said that after the potion is advanced, it will still increase strength, physical toughness and perception, but the most important thing is a new attribute - "Toxin Resistance".
Ilubek once analyzed the effect of this potion on human genes and speculated that it would awaken a new gene chain related to the human immune system and increase cell activity.
Although the effect of the medicine is not accurate, Ren knows that after successfully advancing to [Voodoo Master], his poison resistance will be very high. It is estimated that even without the use of antidote, his body will probably have a high level of immunity to many toxins.
Moreover, this is an ability that can be improved!
Toxin Resistance Human beings are born with the ability and the upgrading of the immune system, which will naturally increase the resistance to toxins.
To give a simple example, just like "paralyzing toxin", after the human body is injected with a small amount of paralyzing toxin, the body's tolerance to this toxin will gradually increase, and eventually it will become immune to this toxin.
However, due to individual physical conditions, this level of immunity will have a certain upper limit.
Using data as an example, it is probably one injection, "Paralysis Toxin Immunity +1", and then the upper limit of resistance for ordinary people is about 99.
And this [Voodoo Master] genetic potion opens the ceiling of this upper limit, allowing people to accumulate it almost infinitely, turning it into 999+!
In the Coleman tribe, the witch doctors who have advanced to this level like to do the most, which is to feed poisonous insects and prepare poisons... Being around poisons all year round, their immunity to poisons will become higher and higher.
Ren didn't think much about it. Now that he was in his prime, he opened the clay pot and drank it.
When the medicine enters the mouth, a warm feeling like the entrance of liquor flows down the throat and into the lower abdomen, and then the effect of the medicine dissipates quickly and rushes into the meridians throughout the body.
What Renne has been advancing is the exclusive potion of this "Healing Law Sequence". Whether it is the body's tolerance to the potion of this sequence or the matching of the genetic chain, it is the best. Advancement is almost a matter of course, without encountering any barriers.
As soon as the medicine entered the body, a certain barrier in the body seemed to be suddenly broken. The fighting spirit that had been saturated and no longer growing suddenly lost its restraints, and then surged several times.
Not only fighting spirit, but also strength, toughness, five senses, cell activity, nerve reaction speed, will... almost all attributes of the body are continuing to skyrocket.
The third-level [Demon Hunter] crossed the threshold of this high-level transcendence, which also allowed Ren to touch the realm of power that he could not understand before...