Chapter 280: Mysterious High Platform

Chapter 280: Chapter 187: Mysterious High Platform

[Search successful. Four areas have been marked.]

[Area 1: Mysterious High Platform (Requires 28,064 Wax Oil, Danger Level: Extremely High)]

[Area 2: Box in the House (Requires 18,076 Wax Oil, Danger Level: Extremely High)]

[Area 3…]

After refreshing the search, Luo Ge suddenly stopped what he was doing. He had received feedback from the Spirit Candle.

These two areas were discovered at the same time, and the Wax Oil required for them was far greater than for any previous area.

One reason was naturally the larger scale of these two dungeons, but another potential reason was the possible presence of a “Broken Core”!

This was the feedback from the Spirit Candle.

Of course, the Spirit Candle couldn’t be completely certain; it could only sense it faintly.

Whether they were actually there could only be confirmed after the two areas were fully revealed.

However, this actually made Luo Ge relax a bit.

He wasn’t afraid of not finding a Broken Core; he was afraid of never finding any trace of one at all. That would be the real trouble.

‘Looks like different Spirit Fire Ports can search for completely different areas…’

In all his previous area searches, the Spirit Candle had never given him any feedback like this. Otherwise, Luo Ge wouldn’t have had to pin his hopes on Xiaoluo and the Shadow Cave…

‘Speaking of which, there doesn’t seem to be much progress in the Shadow Cave, and Ryan hasn’t shown up for a while either…’

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Luo Ge refocused and began to draw the areas in.

[Confirmed: Drawing in Area 1…]

[Confirmed: Drawing in Area 2…]

…

[Attention! The new areas “Mysterious High Platform” and “Box in the House” are now unlocked and available to all players!]

[Notice! There is a high probability of finding an important main story item in this area. Collect the item and submit it to the Candlekeeper for a generous special reward!]

A system message quickly appeared before all the players.

Of course, many players had already seen the Candlekeeper drawing in the areas. After all, the process caused quite a stir.

It was already evening in the real world. Many players logged on after dinner, rubbing their hands together in anticipation of a thrilling Otherworld adventure.

“Whoa, new dungeons are open!”

“Huh? Where are the dungeons this time? Why can’t I see them?”

“They’re not on Candle Island, they’re over by Seaside Town! The Candlekeeper is drawing in the areas here! C’mon, brothers!”

“Ah… I hope the story for these new dungeons is better. To be honest, the last few dungeons either had no story or just tiny side quests. It’s so boring just grinding mobs.”

“What’s wrong with that? I just love to fight! Fight! It’s bliss!”

“What’s the important main story item? Is it that ‘Broken Core’ from the previous notice?”

“Probably. I saw in Storyteller’s video that this thing is likely related to advancing the main plot. It might even raise our Level cap.”

“Then what are we waiting for? Charge!!!”

“…”

This is why they say players are like “super-leeks.”

Xiaoluo’s shell hadn’t even grown back yet, but a new crop of player-leeks was already ripe.

After more than a week, most of the original mid-tier players had raised their Levels and improved their gear. Meanwhile, the newbies who joined back then had now become mid-tier players themselves and were grinding even harder.

‘Look at them, they even find their own soil to grow in. Such high-level awareness!’

In the Prison Players chat group, the scouting party sent a new message.

Gray Sky: “Mysterious High Platform is a solo dungeon, Box in the House is a five-person dungeon.”

My hamster’s name is Guagua: “Huh? One solo and one five-person? Why such a big difference?”

Time to Eat Mushrooms: “A five-person dungeon… we can form an adventuring party, like a Hero Squad from a novel, hahaha.”

I do Bull’s Push-ups: “I’m gonna go check out that five-person dungeon… It’s the first one, so maybe the Broken Core is inside. Anyone want to team up?”

Time to Eat Mushrooms: “I’ve got something to do, you guys go ahead.”

My Son Failed, But I’m On Shore: “I’ll go! Brother Niu, count me in.”

Crafty Frog: “I’m in too.”

My hamster’s name is Guagua: “Count me in! I’m coming too! And Skyrim wants to join!”

Gray Sky: “…”

Soon, Niuniu’s team was full. The group chat went quiet for a moment before Li Miao, Battle Bliss, and Bu Long showed up late.

After scrolling through the chat history, Li Miao couldn’t help but spit in disgust.

Brother Miao Won’t Fail the Exam: “That bastard On Shore, I told him to wait for me, and he just went into the dungeon. When we log off, I’m definitely gonna teach him a lesson.”

Battle Bliss: “Hahaha, doesn’t he do this all the time?”

Brother Miao Won’t Fail the Exam: “That’s why I beat him up so often.”

Brother Miao Won’t Fail the Exam: “Brother Mangzi, Bu Long, want to run a dungeon together?”

Battle Bliss: “Nah, Bu Long and I are going to Fishy Island to grind for some gear. It can increase Attack Power.”

Bron Really Not Deaf: “By the way, where’d Storyteller go? How come he isn’t here to give us an analysis?”

Brother Miao Won’t Fail the Exam: “He’s probably still doing the quest the Candlekeeper gave him… Well, you guys go ahead. I’ll go check out the Mysterious High Platform.”

Battle Bliss: “Alright.”

There were many people in the Prison Players group, but not everyone could chat all the time. To get stronger, many were busy collecting equipment and Weapons that fit their combat styles.

So, Li Miao had to temporarily give up on going to the [Box in the House] and used Teleportation to get to Seaside Town.

…

「Mysterious High Platform」

A strange, faint red tinged the gloomy sky. There was no breeze, no drizzle, only a dead silence. Even the chirping of insects seemed to have been muted.