This time it's a solo trip to the Earth Flame Tribe, without mercenaries guarding me.

So, I have to choose this expert-level Rune Magic carefully.

Chun flipped through the book again, found the expert-level page, and there were more than twenty spells from this 7-rune combination. They all looked explosive, but he only had a humble 30 points of mana, unable to use even one. After all, it was because he went from a magic novice to an expert too fast, in less than two hours, without any solid foundation.

There were also earth series spells suitable for Earth Lotus, including offensive Earth Splitting Technique and defensive Earth Shield Technique, but not purely earth series. Anyway, survival is the priority, so Earth Shield Technique it is.

Just then, Earth Lotus spoke up, "Father, I really like this one."

Chun glanced at it—Fertility: Comprehensive enhancement of the user's recovery speed, increasing crop growth speed.

It's a passive skill, and Earth Lotus happens to be a plant!

The key is that passive skills don't consume any mana, so as long as there's no fighting, this is undoubtedly the top choice!

Alright, the key is that she likes it. Besides, over this period, Chun has cleared two or three waves of monsters up and down the Earth Flame path. Even if there's danger, he can escape with Shrinking Earth Technique—and Fertility is a solid support for Shrinking Earth Technique.

Chun was delighted, "Then it's Fertility!"

Then he directly flipped to Chapter 33, "Earth Flame Body Rune Inlaying Technique."

——System prompt: You have reached expert-level Rune Technique, do you wish to activate the Earth Flame Body's Rune Inlay?

Oh, the operation is very simple, activate!

So Chun followed the combination order of Fertility, first the sun, then the moon, then the earth, then the water flow...

A flash of light was on his hand, sun and moon circulated!

——System prompt: Congratulations! You have successfully inlaid the Rune Words "Fertility," greatly enhancing your recovery speed, and the growth recovery speed of your possessed Earth Spirit Earth Lotus is greatly enhanced.

Holy shit, could these special effects be any less conspicuous? Well, let the pro players see then...

Earth Lotus cheered happily, "Father, this feels amazing!"

Chun felt gratified, "As long as you feel good, to the Earth Flame Tribe with Shrinking Earth Technique!"

"Yes, father."

Chun had a sudden thought, "Hold on, let's wait until our statuses are fully recovered before we set off."

Before, there was a convoy, and even with the commander special skill of fallen angel Kasha and Earth Lotus's Shrinking Earth Technique, it would still take almost two hours for a trip.

Now that it's just him solo, how long would it take to sprint through Shrinking Earth?

Ever since his running upgraded to expert level after seeing the fake angel Maria at the teleportation gate on the first layer, he hadn't had the chance to practice it. The marathon, however, leveled up to intermediate level 3 by luring stone monsters all over the Volcanic Plain. Might as well take this opportunity to rush his running.

If you're escaping, you have to look the part. Previously in the city, he felt that expert level wasn't enough. If he encountered those flying pro players, it would be even less enough.

Rushing running is simple; the pro testers have long summarized it, and it's the ultimate speed! As long as you maintain high speed for a while. Some pros even incorporated real running training methods—which is getting a car to drive ahead to eliminate wind resistance and push athletes to their limits. In the game, horses would lead the way to break the wind resistance. Chun was curious if Shrinking Earth Technique could achieve the same effect.

All in all, after resting enough, go full speed!

As he sped, he saw his Physical Strength consume over double, such incredible Fertility effect, while full speed normally would consume more than double!

——System prompt: Congratulations! Your running speed has broken the record, upgraded to expert level 2, achievement reward: Load +2, Physical Strength +2.

Leveled up! Continue!

Expert level 3! 4! 5!

Physical strength is enough, recovery is on point...

Chun couldn't even describe his feelings while charging skills, as long as you had the right hardware and software, reaching expert level was so easy! The difficult part was obtaining those resources...

Then his strength finally waned a bit, eating those high-end mushrooms he hesitated to eat before! More...

This sprint lasted a full 5 minutes!

——System prompt: Congratulations! Your running has upgraded to expert level 10...

——System prompt: Congratulations! Your intermediate marathon has upgraded to level 6...

Expert level 10, half a step away from mastery!

At this point, the physical strength consumption was already triple, even Fertility couldn't keep up! Can it hold?

A downhill stretch lay ahead.

Chun saw the opportunity, downhill could greatly speed up, but controlling such speed might result in falling and crashing.

Chun wanted to remind Earth Lotus to prepare a barrier for protection, but didn't dare to speak—a single word or extra motion could cause speed fluctuation...

Earth Lotus reminded, "Father, be careful downhill!"

Chun was instantly gratified, with this cherished protector, plus his originally short stature with low center of gravity—charge!!

Chun felt like he was flying!

Not that he was running fast, but that he was flying low...

This moment had finally come!

——System prompt: Congratulations! Your running has successfully upgraded to master level 1! Achievement reward: Load +3, Physical Strength +3, Movement Speed +1. Additional achievement reward: Afterimage.

Afterimage: You create blurry afterimages while moving at high speed, distracting enemies' vision, enhancing dodge rate, consuming Illusion Skill Value.

...

Holy shit! Afterimage, and it connects with my Illusion Skill Value, this skill is badass! A hallmark of a super expert~~~

The next moment, a barrier formed around Chun in protection, "Father, be careful!"

No, I feel assured!!

...

Chun lay on the ground exhausted, gazing at the sky.

This sense of accomplishment truly made one forget worries, even the sky of Hell seemed so... Huh?

Chun saw a shadow in the sky! Growing larger, clearly approaching him.

Whoaaa... Holy shit?! A flying creature!

Fear and panic overwhelmed Chun as his physical strength depleted, and all he could do was turn invisible...

A voice from the air, majestic yet charming, "President~~"

Earth Lotus said, "It's the Black Dragon Envoy!"

Ah? The Bobona he never had the chance to see?

He saw it, it was a Black Dragon!

The next moment, the Black Dragon landed, transforming into a black-haired beauty in black silk, gauzy black, knee-high boots, revealing and concealing, with two black horns. Eyeliner and lipstick all black... this mix of evil and beauty simply enchanting...

Chun struggled to stand and greet, "Hello, Envoy!"

The envoy sighed, "The whole city knows what happened in Dark Moon City earlier, but no need to panic. Our Black Dragon Fortress has certain connections with the Dark Moon City's Matron Council to handle it for you. The street collapse in Dark Moon City has granted the Matron Council an opportunity to investigate the hidden Black Hand Organization's treasure in the sewers."

Chun was stunned, "So, does that mean I did... a good thing?"

The envoy chuckled, "Perhaps, I see the president is very tired, come give a hug~~~"

Huh?

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