Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Dragon Nest, Volcano (2)
Chapter 134: Dragon Nest, Volcano (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Ji Chen’s excitement surged as he used his mana to enhance his arm’s strength. He managed to lift the giant sword from the soil with great effort and plunged it into the ground.
The sword hilt took the form of a cross, with a captivating ruby embedded in its center. Though the blade was shattered, its surface bore an intricate depiction of a majestic double-winged dragon. Even partially buried in the soil, the blade retained its sharpness and awe-inspiring presence, effortlessly capable of slicing through anything in its path.
Although Ji Chen wasn’t knowledgeable about swords, he could sense that this was a rare and extraordinary divine weapon.
His curiosity was piqued, and he checked its information panel.
[Dragon Slayer Great Sword (Broken State)]
[ Level ]: 5-star treasure (Single)
[Effects]: © Increases damage against dragon creatures by 50% @ The stronger the user, the more powerful the striking force @ The user will attract the hostility of dragon creatures more easily
[The Sword of Dragon Slayer Warrior Leonis Kuka, who was killed during a dragon hunt. The sword was broken during the battle.]
A 5-star treasure, the Dragon Slayer Sword… No, he had obtained the Dragon Slayer Great Sword!
This was merely its current state in its damaged condition. One could only imagine the potential increase in its Level once fully restored, potentially reaching the tier of a 6-star or even a 7-star treasure.
Such a heavy sword, not many people would be able to wield it properly.
Anina’s eyes were already gleaming, and she eagerly asked, “My Lord, can 1 have this great sword?”
Her previous sword had been damaged in battle, and she was now in need of a suitable new weapon.
Ji Chen smiled and stepped aside, giving her the opportunity.
Seeing this, Anina hurriedly approached, lifted the great sword with one hand, and swung it casually, smashing the pile of bones aside with a clattering sound.
She looked just like a child who had found a well-suited wooden stick to play with, even though the stick was longer than her height.
As Anina sent the bones flying, Ji Chen interrupted her.
Anina stopped and looked around at the mess she had made, feeling a little embarrassed as she rubbed her head.
After a brief search, they found the broken tip of the Dragon Slayer Great Sword buried in the nearby soil.
Now, all they needed to find was a skilled blacksmith who could repair the sword and unleash its full power.
With this discovery, Ji Chen’s spirits were lifted, and he ordered them to continue digging.
This time it was the Dragon Slayer Great Sword, and perhaps the next item would be something like the Heaven-defying Divine Blade.
The cave once again buzzed with excitement as they continued their excavation.
After more than ten minutes…
Thud—!
A Naga warrior inserted their bone blade into the soil, producing a metallic clash.
Ji Chen’s eyes lit up instantly.
They had likely uncovered something.
He immediately instructed a few Naga warriors to work together and excavate the soil.
Soon, a gleaming object came into view.
Ji Chen crouched down, pinched the cylindrical object, about the thickness of a middle finger, and held it in his palm. He then brushed away the dirt that clung to its surface.
It was a key, and its material was unknown.
However, it emitted a peculiar radiance that seemed oddly familiar.
After observing it for a while, he suddenly realized its nature.
The radiant appearance was reminiscent of the treasure chests he had seen before.
Ji Chen’s mind raced as he checked its information panel.
[Four-star Treasure Chest Key]
[ Level ]: 4-star treasure (Special)
[Effects]: Can open locked chests with a level of up to four stars
[Gift from the Goddess of Luck]
A chest key!
Ji Chen was ecstatic.
Because beneath the rainforest on the main island, under the water-filled well, there was a locked four-star treasure chest!
Only with this key could it be opened!
He hadn’t expected to stumble upon it here a delightful surprise indeed!
Happily stowing the key in his backpack, he decided that after exploring the Dragon’s Lair, he would immediately go to the well and unlock the chest.
A four-star treasure chest would yield treasures comparable in value to four-star items, at the very least.
If luck was on his side, he might even obtain legendary items like legendary weapons.
When it came to relying on luck, Ji Chen was not one to shy away.
By now, the two treasures—the Dragon Slayer Great Sword and the Four-star Treasure Chest Key—had thoroughly exhilarated him.
He had made up his mind not to leave the place until he had thoroughly excavated every inch of it, even if it meant digging until nightfall.
From morning until evening…
The third treasure was finally unearthed.
It was a two to three-meter-long irregular yellow object.
Its texture was somewhat rough to the touch and emitted a strong, pungent smell.
[Sulfur]
[Level]: Level 3 resource
It was actually sulfur!?
Ji Chen was astonished.
Sulfur, like mithril and fine gold, belonged to the level 3 resource category and was highly valuable in its own right.
This large piece of sulfur was worth at least forty units.
However, what puzzled him was why this place had sulfur as a resource.
Could it be that the giant dragon had brought it back from somewhere?
But sulfur had an unattractive appearance and a strong odor. It probably wouldn’t have piqued the giant dragon’s interest, would it?
As he pondered, another report came from the other side of the excavation team.
“My Lord, it seems we have unearthed diamonds.”
Ji Chen went over and indeed saw a transparent diamond in the soil, the size of a fist.
If it were on Earth, it would be worth several billion yuan.
Unfortunately, in this world, diamonds were considered low-level resources, their value similar to that of copper.
What really caught his attention was why diamonds were being found here.
Suddenly, Ji Chen’s mind stirred.
He remembered that diamonds were usually found in volcanic areas. So, if they appeared here, did that mean… this place was a volcano?
If that explanation held, it would also explain the presence of sulfur!
Volcanoes were rich in minerals like sulfur and diamonds.
Everything fell into place.
The warmth inside the cave and the abundance of mineral resources underneath the mountain could be attributed to the volcanic activity. The cave was situated above a volcanic vent.
During a volcanic eruption, magma carried minerals and surged up the mountain, or perhaps this entire mountain, or even the entire northeastern region and the entire island, was formed by volcanic activity.
This also explained the multitude of mineral resource points below this mountain range.
Everything originated from that powerful volcanic eruption.
With these thoughts, Ji Chen suddenly lost his enthusiasm for the minerals before him.
Although the geology of the New Moon Islands seemed stable, the fact that his territory was near a volcano made him uneasy.
Who knew when the volcano might erupt again?
He could escape, but his territory couldn’t.
Lost in his thoughts, the ground beneath his feet began to tremble slightly.
Some dust fell from the cave ceiling.
It seemed like an earthquake.
Ji Chen’s face immediately turned pale.
Seriously? Was it really happening now?
Without further thought, he immediately led his troops to run out of the cave, sprinting towards the path down the mountain.
But before they could take a single step down, the trembling abruptly stopped, as if it had never occurred.
Everyone looked bewildered.
“My Lord, what should we do now?” Alice asked softly.
Ji Chen contemplated for a moment before deciding to stay on the mountaintop and return in the morning when it was daylight.
It was already late in the day.
Climbing up the mountain had already been quite challenging, and descending in the pitch-black darkness would undoubtedly lead to a fatal fall before the volcano even erupted.
Thus, they returned to the cave and set up camp.
The cave provided warmth, and shelter from the rain. Moreover, Ji Chen had packed enough food in his backpack. There was also freshwater in the nearby lake.
Therefore, there was no need to worry about suffering from hunger or cold..