AWB Chapter 317 Astral Dust Collection Completed
Chapter 317 Astral Dust Collection Completed
The rift expanded, releasing more astral energy that flowed into the last two nodes, causing them to shine brightly and begin to connect with each other, forming an energy barrier that protected itself and Leviathan!
At the same time, the dark silver scales on Leviathan's body stood up one by one, and dense blue energy surged from the gaps. Its body began to expand and its aura rose sharply!
It will forcibly absorb all the surrounding astral energy, enter a brief "overload frenzy" state, and make a final stand!
"A dying struggle," Lin Tian sneered.
He no longer insists on destroying nodes first.
This hunter has become an obstacle, so let's deal with it first!
Faced with Leviathan activating its barrier and entering the prelude to its berserk state, Lin Tian simply raised his hand.
[Astral Rays]!
A concentrated beam of starlight shot out, precisely hitting the core area of Leviathan (the junction of its head and torso) where it was frantically absorbing energy!
puff!
The beam of light easily penetrated its dense layer of dark blue energy and struck its scales!
A considerable damage number popped up, interrupting its energy absorption process and momentarily halting its berserk state!
Leviathan cried out in pain, letting out a sharp screech, and several of its tentacles lashed out at Lin Tian.
Lin Tian neither dodged nor avoided, a flash of silver light in his eyes.
【The Eye of Domination】!
An invisible mental shock crossed space and crashed into Leviathan's consciousness, which was not known for its mental strength!
[Dominator's Intimidation] Triggered!
Leviathan's massive body stiffened abruptly, its ferocious aura instantly weakening as if doused with cold water! All its attributes decreased by 30%! Even the attacks from its tentacles became feeble and powerless!
Taking this opportunity, starlight shone continuously from Lin Tian's fingertips!
[Astral Ray]! Second shot!
[Astral Ray]! The third shot!
Three consecutive and deadly stellar rays, all hitting the same spot with pinpoint accuracy!
With the weakening effect of [Overlord's Intimidation], Leviathan's defenses are practically useless!
As the third beam pierced through, Leviathan's swollen body deflated rapidly as if suffocating, and the azure energy dissipated wildly from the wound.
It let out a mournful cry of despair, its massive body losing all its strength as it fell helplessly from the sky. Before it even reached the clouds, it completely disintegrated in mid-air, turning into countless scattered starlight points.
[You have slain Astral Hunter Leviathan (Lv.62 Lord)!]
Experience points gained: ......
[Gold Coins Earned: ......]
[Materials obtained: Astral Hunter's Hide (S-rank) x1, Leviathan's Energy Core (S-rank) x1, Void Spike (A-rank) x12...]
The barrier dissipated with Leviathan's death. The last two energy nodes were exposed.
Lin Tian easily stepped forward and did the same thing.
The ninth [Astral Dust Crystal] has been acquired.
Acquired the tenth [Astral Dust Crystal].
【Astral Dust Crystal (S-grade material)】: Quest item "Astral Dust Crystal" collection progress (10/10).
The fourth ingredient is now complete!
Ten thumb-sized, deep blue crystals floated in front of Lin Tian, their interiors filled with swirling stardust, a truly magnificent sight.
Lin Tian put them all away, glanced at the astral rift that was gradually calming down but still existed, and without exploring further, turned around and activated [Blink] to return towards Star Moon City.
......
The Refining Guild, fourth floor.
Seeing the ten intact and energy-rich "Astral Dust Crystals" that Lin Tian took out, Sima Han couldn't even muster a look of surprise.
He checked numbly, confirming that everything was correct.
"...Leviathan, is he dead too?"
"Hmm." Lin Tian nodded. "The clue to 'Eternal Well Water'."
Sima Han took a deep breath, walked to a bookshelf that exuded the breath of nature and life, and took out a scroll woven from emerald green leaves and vines.
"The water of the Eternal Well is said to be the essence of the well water of the ancient Elven race's Well of Life, containing powerful life and natural laws, and has the miraculous effect of cleansing the soul and reshaping the body."
But the Elven civilization has long been lost, and most of the Wells of Life have dried up or been polluted. Sima Han unfolded the scroll, on which was depicted in Elven script the ruins of an ancient forest.
"About 1,500 miles southwest of Star Moon City, there is a vast primeval forest known as the 'Lost Forest'."
Deep within the forest lies a 'Relic of Ancient Elves'. In the center of the relic, there is said to have once been a small spring of life.
Although the well water is no longer as potent as it once was, after countless years of sedimentation, some essence of the well water, containing the property of 'eternity,' may still remain deep within the spring.
"The guardian of the ruins is an [Elf Guardian Ella], whose level is estimated to be around level 59."
She is not a true ancient elf, but rather a guardian spirit formed by the combination of the will of the ruins themselves and the obsession of the remaining elves.
She hates any intruders who damage the ruins or covet the well water, and will attack them at any cost.
She is proficient in nature magic and archery, and her strength is greatly enhanced in ruins environments.
"The Lost Forest itself is like a labyrinth, full of illusions and natural traps. The ruins are even more riddled with mechanisms. You..."
You must first find the ruins, navigate the maze and overcome the traps, and finally defeat Ella before you can attempt to extract the 'Eternal Well Water' from the spring.
Sima Han made a rubbing of the map information on the leaf scroll and handed it to Lin Tian.
"This is the most detailed map of the outer perimeter of the ruins known so far, but you'll have to explore the interior yourself. Ella is very adept at using the environment, so be careful of her ambushes and nature magic."
"Understood." Lin Tian took the map and confirmed the coordinates.
"Furthermore..." Sima Han hesitated for a moment, "If you successfully obtain the Eternal Well water, then the last material, 'Star Core'..."
I only have some very vague legends and records here, so I can't give you any definite clues.
You might need to go to the Royal Library or the restricted section of the Magic Academy in Starmoon City to look it up.
Or... once you get the well water, I'll use my connections in the weapon-refining guild to help you find out more."
Lin Tian nodded. He knew the last material would be the hardest to obtain. "Let's get the well water first."
Without a moment's rest, Lin Tian turned and left again.
Watching his retreating figure, Sima Han murmured:
"The Lost Forest, the ruins of ancient elves... I hope he can succeed."
Then, there's the final 'Star Core'... Where exactly is that thing?
He had a vague feeling that the materials Lin Tian was looking for seemed to point to a legendary, almost impossible career path.
If that's really the case... Star Moon City, and even the entire empire, will probably be shaken by this kid's advancement.
......
Without delay, Lin Tian set off directly for the Lost Forest in the southwest.
The journey to advance in two professions is already halfway complete.