504 First Dip in the Sea of Fire (1/2)

Wang Baole was immensely pleased at the moment, having acquired his own cave abode on the ancient greenish-bronze sword. He was clearly pleased with the cave abode he had gotten as well. It had eight rooms, and aside from an area for seclusion, there was also a Spirit Pool in the center of the cave abode. The water was formed from Spirit Qi and filled the area with a thick and rich Spirit Qi.

The other rooms were all set aside for specific uses. There was a room for growing herbs, another for rearing Spirit Beasts, and yet another for refining pills. What pleasantly surprised Wang Baole was the room with a stone slab in it. It was synced to the stone slab on the main Vast Expanse Dao Palace island that issued missions. He would be able to accept all his missions here.

He could only accept missions though. Once a mission was completed, he would still need to return to the main island for evaluation before he could receive his battle credits. Even so, this was already a pleasant surprise. It would save a great deal of traveling time for him.

The cave abode took care of all the daily needs of a cultivator.

In addition, when he stepped outside the cave abode and stood atop the mountain peak, he was greeted with a clear view of his surroundings. Besides having a view that went on for miles, the cave abode was also the center of the island's defensive array formation.

After looking around, Wang Baole decided on one room as his main area of residence. He tidied it up, then sat down cross-legged. He began to think about his future plans.

I have to earn some battle credits quickly. At the same time, I have to gain a better understanding of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace as well as the ancient greenish-bronze sword… After some thought, Wang Baole went into the room with the mission stone slab. He pressed his right hand onto the stone, and a long list of missions appeared in his mind instantly.

Wang Baole disregarded the missions awarding single-digit battle credits. He planned to focus on missions that awarded battle credits in the range of fifty points. Those awarding more battle credits were either too challenging or time-consuming, so Wang Baole didn't consider them at all.

After a round of selection, Wang Baole's eyes lit up as they locked onto a particular mission.

The extermination of Inferno Rats and the collection of fresh beast cores. One beast core was worth thirty battle credits!

The mission also provided some brief information on the Inferno Rat. It was a beast that lived in the Sea of Fire, and its appearance resembled a rat. It wasn't a powerful fighter, with most Inferno Rats being at the Foundation Establishment realm. Only the Inferno Rat King was at the Core Formation realm.

Foundation Establishment realm cultivators might have been able to complete this mission if the only difficulty came from the Inferno Rat itself. However, only Core Formation realm cultivators could carry out this mission. This was because Inferno Rats rarely left the Sea of Fire. They could only be found in the sea.

Foundation Establishment realms were unable to enter the Sea of Fire. They would only be able to last a span of a dozen breaths or so before they were burned to death. Only Core Formation realm cultivators, with the aid of protective spells, could remain in the Sea of Fire for long periods of time.

That was why any mission that involved the Sea of Fire could only be carried out by a Core Formation realm cultivator.

Wang Baole thought for a while as he studied the mission details. He sent a voice transmission to his only friend in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace, the fat cultivator, to ask him for more information on the Inferno Rat. The fat cultivator sent over whatever information he had to Wang Baole without hesitation.

Wang Baole thanked him and then studied the contents of the mission. His eyes narrowed gradually.

”The Inferno Rat might not be a strong fighter, but it's extremely fast when in the Sea of Fire… In addition, when a cultivator enters the Sea of Fire, he will continue to suffer the corrosive poison of the fiery sea despite the defenses he has on. The Spirit Qi in the Sea of Fire is unstable and cannot be absorbed. That is why one should not overuse their spells. Note that one's speed will also be affected when in the Sea of Fire.”

Wang Baole read through the information and fell into a contemplative silence. Then, decisiveness flashed in his eyes. He didn't hesitate and immediately accepted the Inferno Rat mission.

Then, Wang Baole took a look at the sky. It was near evening. Based on what the fat cultivator had given him, the Sea of Fire was least corrosive and toxic at night. Even though Foundation Establishment realm cultivators would still be unable to enter, a Core Formation realm cultivator would be able to stay in the sea for a longer period of time.

He didn't waste any time at all. He walked out of his cave abode, then transformed into a rainbow and dashed off. Liang Long, who was still trapped in his huge bell, had long been forgotten.