Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?-Chapter 1081 - 703: Land of Falling Stars

The Land of Falling Stars, a simple name, yet it evokes feelings far from simple.

The taste of fantasy is about to overflow.

Ever since the Battle Festival's first completion finally appeared, people began to widely notice one thing.

That is, when the participants of the Battle Festival chose to enter the memory containing the Elden King of Latan, they would find random meteor craters appearing on their maps.

These craters were undoubtedly created by meteors being struck down by the falling stars of that time.

With varying depths and sizes, even the contents within the craters differ; there are monsters and materials alike. For adventurers, these randomly appearing craters on the map have become akin to airdrop supply points, as seeing a meteor fall down compels them to run over and take a look no matter how far they are.

However, the usual outcome is being thrown up into the sky by a big blow from the Fallen Star Beast within the crater or being besieged by other strange monsters related to the meteor.

Yet, given the attendees of the Battle Festival were quite powerful, generally, situations wouldn't get too embarrassing.

Yes, generally speaking.

Besides these randomly fallen craters, there's a fixed giant pit.

There lies the true "Land of Falling Stars," the masterpiece of the largest meteor people observed descending upon the ground at the end of the Battle Festival.

Standing anywhere in Nimgefo allows you to see this giant pit because it really stands out conspicuously.

Around the crater, there floats unceasing Gravity Magic, propelling various giant stones and rubble straight to Skyrim, forming a distinct landscape, essentially becoming a giant landmark that invariably attracts adventurers to explore.

To be honest, after this pit appeared, it attracted quite a few adventurers who had never set foot in this area, incidentally discovering Hyde Castle full of battling Sub-humans and Grick Soldiers. However, the castle's plain design and the appearance of weak monsters failed to stir significant conversation.

No, it wasn't without discussion entirely, because within, people discovered half of the Didakas Talisman.

[The talisman with a Golden Tree pattern drawn on its surface, its left half being a metal plaque]

[Combine the two talismans, raise them overhead, and it can activate the Didakas Elevator, connecting the Yatan Plateau to Lienia]

[It's said the talisman's right half is stored in the Dragon Tomb far to the east]

The news of the talisman indeed drove many to the Dragon Tomb to explore, but that map is too vast, and no results have spread for now.

Adventurers have long been eager to open up new areas, all longing for the Yatan Plateau.

It's strange; despite most people not having explored every corner of the current region of Sain Dungeon, they specifically seek out new areas to explore. Just hearing about some locations feels outdated and not worth the time to explore personally.

It's simply a matter of biting off more than one can chew.

"I actually think the current region is already enough; I could stay in the Sain Dungeon for a long time."

Leon looks at the giant pit before him, speaking to his companions.

"Whatever the boss says is right." Maru, appearing bored, sliced stones with a small knife, instantly severing the rocks upon her dagger's touch.

This isn't because her dagger is some divine weapon, but purely because Maru's power has risen.

In other words, her stats have unknowingly surged.

The rocks she once struggled to smash now were fragmenting with mere nudges, and paired with her increasingly dexterous Mercenary Dual Blades, she thought she might even take down the Molten Furnace Knight who almost decimated their entire group.

Power is slowly accumulated throughout exploration in Sain Dungeon, and when she regained consciousness, she was already at this level. Others shared similar sentiments.

Maru was accustomed to this newfound strength, unable to recall how her past self managed in the dungeon without casually crushing rocks.

Was I really that weak before?

She gazed towards Leon, approaching the giant pit.

As the fastest-progressing member of the Strategy Group, how much Leon's skill has improved, Maru couldn't perceive it, practically knowing he rarely drew out his Ring Capture.

This was due mostly because he faced few opponents justifying the Ring Capture's use; normally, a Swift Slash sufficed.

Monsters that once required arduous battles were now handled effortlessly.

Maru felt the future held uncertainty; if they continued progressing at this rate—not just them, but everyone's strength—it could...

"Become a bit terrifying."

She imagined the world's power level might escalate one day.

"Forget it, why ponder such things?" She shook her head, returning to a carefree state.

Meanwhile, Leon scrutinized the bottomless giant pit, murmuring to himself:

"Why hasn't Gapar sent any news after jumping down?"

This team-up with Gapar was a chance encounter since Gapar's skills were formidable, allowing him to jump first to scout ahead, subsequently giving everyone an alert.

Originally, it was decided he would send a firework signal upon jumping, but until now, there's been no response. What's happening?

"Are you heading down? I'll cast the Flying Skill for you," Drew said, holding a Magic Wand.

Recently, the strictness around Flying Skill control has eased in Sain Dungeon, emboldening him gradually.

"I'll go down and check. Apply the Flying Skill for me, as well as Floating Technique."

Leon glanced around; leaping straight down was the only option since there were no temporary footholds around.

So jump!

The light of Flying Skill and Floating Technique flickered over him briefly, Leon adjusted his breath, opting not to jump from Gapar's previous spot but instead choosing a slightly more favorable-looking spot.

"Ha!"

He leapt toward the giant pit, descending in perfect form!

Just as he had jumped above the giant pit and gravity had yet to pull him down, he suddenly heard an urgent voice.

"Don't jump, it's a trap!" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

It's Gapar! He's running over from a distance!

"Ah?" Leon's eyes widened in disbelief. Didn't the other party jump down? Why is he appearing on the ground?

Wait!

There's a blessing over by Heide Castle, and Gapar is running over from there...

Does this mean the teacher died after jumping down!?

Leon's intuition suddenly burst forth with a strong warning. He was about to use the Flying Skill to hover in mid-air and fly to the land.

But in the next second, a strong Gravity Magic suddenly erupted from within the pit; the suddenly increased gravity fiercely pulled his body, dragging him downward!

"Aaaaaaa!"

Leon found here the feeling of being harmed by various underworld designs from back then.

This feeling is still...

Terrifying!

He fell rapidly!

Suddenly everything went dark, the light at the top of the pit quickly moved away from him as he fell toward what seemed like an endless abyss.

Flying Skill and Floating Technique were failing too!

At this height and speed, crashing into anything in mid-air could pulverize him!

Leon tried hard to control his body, attempting to grab the pit's walls, but everything around was pitch black and nothing could be seen—

A faint starlight suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Huh?"

Stars and a night sky appeared before him.

"Is this... an illusion?"

It seemed as if he was seeing the night sky from underground? But how is this possible!

The falling speed appeared to slow down within his senses, his attention was entirely drawn to that glimpse of the night sky.

Countless visions emerged from the stardust.

A race resembling Minotaur danced rhythmically on the ground under strange horn sounds, primal echoes seemingly resonating in his ears.

Insects tainted with corruption knelt devoutly in prayer, their god being worshipped remained unknown.

An unimaginably large corpse was seated on a throne forged of Giant Stone, its hollow eyes gazing down on all worldly things.

A Spiritual Body-like giant deer leapt in the spirit realm, with various spiritual animals floating by its side.

"What is this..."

Leon instinctively felt as though he had discovered something remarkable.

This scene felt different from the usual experience of Sain Dungeon.

It seemed somehow more... closer to Nature?

Could it be that there was a primordial forest filled with animals at the pit's bottom!?

Leon suddenly imagined a scene filled with Lune Bears running rampant, instantly feeling heart palpitations, no way, that scene is too terrifying, just thinking about it causes discomfort in the heart.

But soon, the imagination of such primordial forests vanished from his mind.

Because he saw something entirely different.

"A city?"

His gaze scintillated as if witnessing something unbelievable.

Reflected in his eyes was a silent cluster of ancient cities under a subterranean starry night!

An unprecedented architectural style, shimmering with a trembling sense of mystery beneath the night sky, a cold feeling arising involuntarily within the observer.

This scene looked truly magnificent!

Though he had been through all sorts of scenes in the Sain Dungeon, Leon couldn't help but feel thrilled upon seeing this mysterious city.

As the city's memory etched itself into his mind, a line of Magic Rune appeared in front of him.

[Eternal City • Nox Lorn]

Such an evocative name—

Leon hadn't had time to convey his feeling of admiration.

"Splat!"

He crashed into a ruin.

Died.

Beside him was the tragic landing mark left by a certain Sword Saint.